With rising rates of bowel cancer among younger people, effective 1 July 2024, the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program has lowered the eligible starting age from 50 to 45 years.
Individuals aged 45 to 49 can submit a webform to request their first bowel cancer screening kit to be mailed to them. Following this initial request, a screening kit will be automatically sent to you every two years.
Alternatively, you can request your GP to submit a ‘Request an iFOBT kit’ form via the NCSR hub.
Early detection is crucial, as bowel cancer can be successfully treated in over 90% of cases when identified early.
Eligible people aged 50 to 74 will continue to receive a bowel cancer screening kit in the mail every 2 years.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please book an appointment with your regular doctor via our website or by calling 02 9087 4600.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora Nation and welcome all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to this practice.