Are you due for a breast, bowel, cervical, or lung screening?

Routine screenings can detect early signs of cancer, even before symptoms appear – giving you the best chance of successful treatment.

Breast screening (mammogram):
Free screening from age 40.
Women aged 50–74 years are invited to have a free breast screen every 2 years. If you’re aged 40–49 years, or are 75 and over, you can book in for a free breast screen – you just won’t receive an invitation in the mail. To book in for your free breast exam, contact the relevant BreastScreen Australia in your state or territory, and you’ll be directed to your nearest service.

Bowel screening (at-home test):
Every 2 years for people:
Aged 45–49 – request your first free test kit at ncsr.gov.au/boweltest or call 1800 627 701
Aged 50–74 – you’ll receive a free test kit in the mail. Lost or expired kit? Request a replacement at ncsr.gov.au/boweltest or call 1800 627 701

Paula received a bowel screening test in the mail when she turned 50, completing it saved her life.

Cervical screening (via healthcare provider or self-collection):
Every 5 years if you’re aged 25–74 and have a cervix. You can also now choose to do a self-collected swab to test for HPV. Click here for more info.

Lung screening (low-dose CT scan):
From 1 June 2025, eligible people aged 50–70 with a history of tobacco smoking can now access free lung cancer screening every 2 years through the new National Lung Cancer Screening Program. This test uses a low-dose CT scan to detect lung cancer early – before symptoms appear.
Learn more and check your eligibility here.

Breast, bowel, cervical, or lung screening could save your life.

If you’re due, this is your reminder to book or complete your screening today.