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Graduate Diploma of Mammography opportunity 16 September 2025 Interested in a career change? BreastScreen WA are pleased to announce a partnership with Charles Sturt University, offering theGraduate Diploma of Mammography. If you have an undergraduate degree in a Health or Science related field, you may be eligible for the Graduate Diploma of Mammography at Charles Sturt University,supportedby BreastScreen WA.There are six places available in WA for intake in January 2026. This course will take place over 42 weeks plus a one-week face-to-face intensive course located at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, NSW. The practical component of this course will involve you to undertake mammograms under the supervision of highly experienced BreastScreen WA staff, who will guide you through the process until you are able to perform mammograms with minimal supervision, and then on your own. At the completion of your Graduate Diploma of Mammography... -
BreastScreen Australia Conference 2026 01 September 2025 BreastScreen WA has the pleasure of attending the BreastScreen Australia Conference 4-6 March 2026 in Brisbane. Over 500 professionals from across Australia and overseas will come together for a three-day event focused on advancing breast screening services and outcomes. The theme for this conference, "Equity in Action", reflects our shared commitment to ensuring that every individual, regardless of background or circumstance, has access to high-quality breast screening services and care. Through the sub-themes — Innovate, Inspire, and Implement — we will explore new technologies, share transformative ideas, and drive practical solutions that make equality a reality in every aspect of breast screening. For more information and to register your attendance, go to the BreastScreen Australia Conference website. Super early bird pricing closes 28 November 2025. -
Three million screens milestone 18 July 2025 BreastScreen WA has reached an incredible milestone of delivering three million free screening mammograms since opening in 1989! This monumental achievement would not be possible without the efforts of every staff member at BreastScreen WA, who are dedicated to saving lives through early detection. In the past few years, BreastScreen WA has averaged around 135,000 screenings per year across 12 fixed clinics and over 100 WA towns, with July 2024 being the highest screening month ever recorded with 13,487 screens. In the last financial year, first-time screeners increased by 10%. The team reached one million screens after 19 years in 2008, then nine years later in 2017 reached two million screens. It has taken only eight years to reach the third million in 2025. Well done team! -
Team BreastScreen WA at Mother's Day Classic 12 May 2025 BreastScreen WA staff had a wonderful time supporting breast and ovarian cancer research at the Mother's Day Classic yesterday! Staff either ran 10km or 5km, or walked 5km across the beautiful course, starting from Victoria Gardens, crossing Matagarup Bridge, along the Burswood foreshore and then Claisebrook Cove, all with stunning views of the Swan River. The team of 22 included BreastScreen WA's own Director Dr Emmeline Lee, radiologists, radiographers, and administrative, IT and Health Promotion staff and their families. Thank you also to Dr Julia Feutrill who took part sporting BreastScreen WA’s pink t-shirt. The team enjoyed a well-deserved brunch together after all their efforts. The team has raised over $2600 towards this important cause. Well done all! -
Appointment of New BreastScreen WA Director 30 January 2025 We are pleased to announce that Dr Emmeline Lee has been appointed as Director of BreastScreen WA commencing with a two-week transition period on the 17th February 2025. Dr Lee’s appointment will have a focus on leadership, culture and driving the organisation into the future, alongside the very capable management team. Dr Lee is a locally trained radiologist with 20 years of experience in Women’s Imaging. She has extensive past clinical experience in mammography and breast assessment and works in the private and public settings as a radiologist. Dr Lee has worked in multiple leadership roles within health, education, and is an adjunct Associate Professor at University of Western Australia. Dr Lee’s appointment is a result of Dr Wylie stepping down from the Medical Director role at the conclusion of her current contract. BreastScreen WA thanks Dr Wylie for her ind...
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17/01/2023