📣 BreastScreen progress has flatlined. BCNA’s response to AIHW data.

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is calling on the Federal Government to immediately action recommended reforms to the national BreastScreen program.  

The newly released BreastScreen Australia Monitoring Report 2025 reveals a disappointing 2% increase in participation between 2021–22 and 2023–24. 

“Yes, more women are being screened — but that’s because there are more women, not because the program is performing better.” Says Vicki Durston, BCNA’s Director or Policy, Advocacy and Support Services 

BCNA is calling for urgent reform: 
✅ Risk-based screening 
✅ Breast density reporting 
✅ AI & innovation investment 
✅ National consistency 
✅ Equity for Indigenous women 

BCNA says women and families cannot wait any longer for an effective, modern breast screening program and is calling for urgent action. 

Read BCNA’s full response at https://www.bcna.org.au/media-releases/breastscreen-progress-has-flatlined-bcna-responds-to-aihw-data/