National Bowel Cancer Screening Program

Australian Government

Cancer screening

Contact details

Service available in:

All states and territories

What the service does

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program offers free screening. People aged 45 to 74 can screen for bowel cancer using a free, simple test done at home. People aged 50 to 74 are mailed a free kit every 2 years. People aged 45 to 49 can request a free kit by submitting a webform or calling 1800 627 701. An Australian address must be provided to receive the test, which is delivered by post.

Key details

Operating hours

N/A

Delivery methods

Phone
Online

Cost

No fee with Medicare card

Eligibility / Role

Service for Australians aged 45 to 74. Must have a green Medicare card or be registered as a Department of Veterans' Affairs customer

Accessibility

National Relay Service

Language and community

Offer in-language support

Support by Translating and Interpreting Services

Language supported other than English

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Community and identity

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Cancers supported

Cancer type

  • Bowel cancer

Cancer stage

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