Changes to National Bowel Cancer Screening Program

From 1 July 2024, people aged 45 to 49 will be able to join the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and request their first free bowel cancer screening kit.  

This change comes off the back of recent updates to colorectal cancer clinical guidelines which recommend population bowel cancer screening be offered to people from the age of 45.

People aged 50 to 74 who are due to screen will continue to receive their free kit in the mail every two years. All eligible people aged 45 to 74 can also ask their doctor about getting a kit.

If you’re aged 45 to 49, request your free kit at ncsr.gov.au/boweltest