Learn about the program
Find out about how newborn bloodspot screening works, conditions we look for and how to find your baby's results.
How NBS programs work
NBS programs are delivered by states and territories. Find program information and contact details.
What conditions we screen for
Learn about conditions screened in your state and territory, and how we assess new conditions for inclusion.
Expansion of newborn bloodspot screening
We are increasing the number and consistency of conditions we screen for. Find out more about these changes.
Did you know?
300,000
newborn babies are screened every year
Around 1 in every 1,000
has a condition that would otherwise have gone undetected
Latest resources
Latest resources
Newborn bloodspot screening (NBS) – Progress towards consistency and expansion fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information about what NBS expansion means for families and consumers, expansion progress to date, and upcoming milestones.
Newborn bloodspot screening expansion – Readiness assessment executive summary
This publication outlines the key findings of the national readiness assessment conducted in 2023. The aim of the readiness assessment is to understand how NBS programs operate nationally. It also looks at critical factors for achieving consistency and expanding the number of conditions screened.
Newborn bloodspot screening (NBS) – Our national decision-making pathway fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information on the national NBS decision-making pathway, including the role of each committee in the process.
Newborn bloodspot screening – Public consultation infographic
This publication outlines the key findings from our public consultation on the expansion of newborn bloodspot screening programs.
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