Optimising early lung cancer detection by implementing a novel lung nodule Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for the Top End Health Service (TEHS) region, Northern Territory (NT)

This contract, managed by Cancer Australia under the Australian Government, aims to establish the first lung nodule Multi-Disciplinary Team in the Top End Health Service region of the Northern Territory. The primary objective is to implement an optimal care pathway for suspicious lung nodules identified through routine checks or the National Lung Cancer Screening Program. By streamlining detection and treatment processes, the initiative seeks to improve cancer outcomes for all Northern Territory residents, with a specific focus on ensuring equitable access for those in urban, regional, and remote settings, including First Nations people. The project, identified by solicitation number GA574923, will be performed in Tiwi, Australia. Administrative inquiries regarding this federal initiative are handled by the ACCN Grants Secretariat. The program represents a strategic effort to optimize early lung cancer detection and standardize care delivery across diverse geographical and demographic landscapes within the region.