Table 1

Key recommendations of the Community Mapping Project

Key recommendations
1Screening days for Aboriginal women, staffed by Aboriginal women
2An Aboriginal health worker present at screening van for agreed periods of time (outside of screening days)
3Provide transport to and from screening van
4Community spokespeople promoting screening and extra support offered for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care
5Directory booklets for women who are receiving treatment
6Directory booklets for health services in order to ensure they are equipped with up to date information for women
7Culturally appropriate area in local oncology department to increase comfort for Aboriginal patients
8GP management plans prior to treatment
9Follow-up care plans post-treatment
10Follow-up phone call/visit from an Aboriginal health worker to check in and work through options
11Local Aboriginal cancer support group formed
  • GP, General Practitioner.