Improving Bowel Cancer Care in Indigenous Populations in Central Queensland: Co-design, Implementation, and Evaluation of New Models of Care

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

Bowel cancer is a major health issue in Australia, particularly for Indigenous Australians, who face higher rates of advanced cancer diagnoses and worse outcomes due to systemic barriers to healthcare. This project aims to co-design, implement, and evaluate culturally appropriate care models to improve bowel cancer screening, prevention, and management. Key goals include developing a model that increasing screening rates, enabling earlier diagnoses, and reducing cancer-related death.

Date

01 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028

Project Type

N/A

Keywords

cancer;bowel;indigenous;diagnosis

Funding Body

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

Amount

990772.82

Project Team

Asmita Mudholkar;Madeline Ford;Sandra Levers;Alinta Warner