If you’re aged 45 to 74, then you are eligible to do a bowel screening test every two years through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Visit the National Cancer Screening Register website if you are:
- aged 45 to 49 to request your first free bowel cancer screening kit
- aged 50 to 74 and didn't automatically receive your last kit or if it was damaged, misplaced or expired.
Request a free bowel cancer screening kit
When your replacement test kit arrives, put it in the bathroom straight away to remind you to do it.
If you are not sure whether to request a replacement test kit, or have any trouble submitting the form, please call the National Cancer Screening Register Contact Centre on 1800 627 701.
How do I complete the test?
The test kit comes with clear instructions, read these before you do the test.
For simplified instructions follow these four steps or watch this video.
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