Veneta Dutton, Christine Fing, Ray Donald and Meg O'Brien. Photo: CONTRIBUTED
The Nyngan Local Aboriginal Lands Council have hosted a Yarning circle with Aboriginal women to help highlight the importance of breast screenings.
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On Thursday, January 16 the group also had a surprise visit from mayor Ray Donald, who supported the initiative and joined them in a photo opportunity.
In NSW one in seven women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, a mammogram can pick up cancers that cannot be seen or felt.
For women over 50 years, a mammogram is the most effective method of finding breast cancer early.
The BreastScreen Mobile van will be in Nyngan until January 30 at the museum.
To make a booking call 132 050.
The service is free and there's no referral needed.
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