From 1 July 2024, the government is lowering the eligible screening age for bowel cancer from 50 to 45 years.
Eligible people aged 45 to 49 can request their first bowel cancer screening kit be mailed to them.
Eligible people aged 50 to 74 will continue to receive a bowel cancer screening kit in the mail every 2 years.
All eligible people aged 45 to 74 can also ask their doctor about getting a kit.
Your next test kit will automatically be mailed every 2 years after your last screening test is completed.
Use the link below for more details or to order your kit.
https://www.health.gov.au/…/about…/lowered-eligible-age
