Breast Cancer Screening

74 74Mrs HURN (Schubert) (12 September 2023). What is the government doing to ensure the 2023-24 target of the number of women being screened for breast cancer will be met?

The Hon. C.J. PICTON (Kaurna—Minister for Health and Wellbeing): I have been advised:

In early September 2023, BreastScreen SA introduced an online booking platform that has significantly improved client engagement with the program. Client feedback has consistently highlighted the importance of providing an online booking option for the women of South Australia, and this is now being reflected in the number of women choosing to book an appointment online.

BreastScreen SA recorded its highest booking month in the history of the program in September 2023, with 12,593 women booking a breast screen, 39.2 per cent of those booking through the online option. 1,593 women booking in were new clients to BreastScreen SA, approximately half of whom booked online.

In addition to online bookings, a new fixed screening clinic introduced at Mt Barker (January 2023) continues to increase accessibility and participation in the Adelaide Hills.