BreastScreen Australia Program
The BreastScreen Australia Program aims to reduce illness and death from breast cancer by detecting the disease early. Women aged 50 to 74 years of age are invited to have a free screening mammogram every 2 years.
Breast screening during COVID-19
While many BreastScreen Australia services were closed during April, most have reopened. There are some changes to reduce the ongoing risk of COVID-19.
Top tasks
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Learn about the program
Discover why it's important to have regular breast screens. -
Find out if you're eligible
Check to see if you fit the criteria to receive a free breast cancer screen. -
Discover how breast screening works
Learn what to expect when having a breast screening mammogram. -
Make an appointment
Find out where you can get a breast screen.
For program providers
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BreastScreen Australia accreditation
Understand what is involved in becoming an accredited provider of BreastScreen Australia services. Find all the forms and other documents you will need. -
Managing participants with special conditions
Find out how to manage participants with special conditions, such as nipple saving mastectomies and atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH).
Your stories
Aunty Margaret’s story – Bring a friend for support
Dawn’s story – Early detection saved my life
Trish’s story – Regular breast screening saved my life
Health sector resources
Related initiatives and programs
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
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National Cervical Screening Program
The National Cervical Screening Program aims to reduce illness and death from cervical cancer. Women aged 25 to 74 years of age are invited to have a cervical screening test every 5 years.
National Indigenous Bowel Screening Pilot
This pilot program encouraged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to do the bowel screening test. It provided resources for families and communities, and primary health care professionals participating in the pilot program. We're working on a new way to distribute kits based on the results.