Learn about the program
Discover why it's important to have regular breast screens.
Discover how breast screening works
Learn what to expect when having a breast screening mammogram.
Find out if you're eligible
Check to see if you fit the criteria to receive a free breast cancer screen.
Make an appointment
Find out where you can get a breast screen.
National Policy and Funding Review
Find out how we are reviewing the BreastScreen Australia Program to consider new evidence, support consistency in service delivery, and increase program participation across Australia.
BreastScreen Australia Program contact
13 20 50
Contact your state or territory BreastScreen Australia service to book an appointment, update your contact details or to find out more information about screening for breast cancer. The phone service will connect you to your nearest service for the cost of a local call.
For program providers
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).
Public resources
BreastScreen Australia – Accreditation status report
This report lists all the currently accredited BreastScreen Australia services by state and territory.
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BreastScreen Australia – Illustrated video – Explainer
If you’re a woman over 40, did you know you can get a free breast screen no matter where you live? Find out more about the breast screening process in this animated explainer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
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BreastScreen Australia – Illustrated video – Testimonials
If you’re a woman over 40, did you know you can get a free breast screen no matter where you live? Hear from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women about their experience with BreastScreen Australia.
BreastScreen Australia – Brochure – What is breast screening?
A brochure for First Nations women explaining what breast screening is, where to get a breast screen and being breast aware.
Health sector resources
BreastScreen Australia – Position statement on breast density and screening
This Position Statement provides clinical advice on breast density for BreastScreen Australia services.
BreastScreen Australia – Position statement on breast density and screening
This Position Statement provides clinical advice on breast density for BreastScreen Australia services.
BreastScreen Australia Data Dictionary
This data dictionary contains definitions used by the BreastScreen Australia Program so that data collected for monitoring, evaluating and accrediting services is consistent across Australia.
BreastScreen Australia – Remote radiology reporting form
BreastScreen Australia services and State Coordination Units (SCUs) use this form for Remote radiology reporting by Service/SCU.
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