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Extension of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program

Summary of proposal

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) offers free bowel cancer screening kits to eligible Australians. Individuals aged 45 to 49 can request a screening kit, while those aged 50 to 74 automatically receive one in the mail every 2 years

The proposal would extend the NBCSP as follows:

Option 1 – extend full biennial screening available to individuals 50-74 to those aged 25-49.
Option 2 – extend opt-in screening available to individuals 45-49 to those aged 25-44.

The proposal would be ongoing and commence on 1 July 2026.

Extension of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program

Summary of proposal

The proposal would extend the NBCSP as follows:

Option 1 – extend full biennial screening available to individuals 50-74 to those aged 25-49.
Option 2 – extend opt-in screening available to individuals 45-49 to those aged 25-44.

The proposal would be ongoing and commence on 1 July 2026.

Extension of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program

Summary of proposal

The proposal would extend the NBCSP as follows:

Option 1 – extend full biennial screening available to individuals 50-74 to those aged 25-49.
Option 2 – extend opt-in screening available to individuals 45-49 to those aged 25-44.

The proposal would be ongoing and commence on 1 July 2026.