National Bowel Cancer Screening Program: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to access free home bowel cancer testing kits sent directly to your home every two years if you are in the eligible age group.
The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program is a health initiative that provides regular testing kits to help detect bowel cancer early.
Who it's for
This program is for Australians who are between the ages of 45 and 74.
What you get
You will receive a free home testing kit (sometimes called a "poo kit" or bowel screen) sent to your home via the mail. These kits are sent to you every two years to help monitor your health.
What it costs you
The service is completely free. There are no costs for the kit or the testing; you only need to spend a little time collecting and returning the sample.
The catch to know
The most important thing is to not ignore the kit when it arrives in your post. For the program to work, you must use the kit and return it as instructed.
How to apply
- Wait for your kit to arrive in your mailbox.
- Follow the instructions included in the package to collect your sample.
- Mail the kit back using the provided postage.