Am I eligible for the NLCSP?
You may be eligible if you:
- Are aged 50 to 70 years;
- Show no signs or symptoms suggesting you may have lung cancer (that is, you are asymptomatic);
- Are a current smoker or have quit within the past 10 years;
- Have a history of tobacco cigarette smoking of at least 30 pack-years.
Eligibility will be confirmed through a risk assessment, which can be completed with your GP or Aboriginal Health Worker.
How Screening Works
How can I get screened under the NLCSP?
If you are living in regional, remote and very remote locations, where access to health services is challenging, mobile lung cancer screening service will be made available through the NLCSP.
Heart of Australia has partnered with the Australian Government to co-deliver the mobile lung cancer screening services to rural and remote communities across Australia. To find out more about the routes, please click here.
The mobile screening service is expected to provide screenings across NSW in November 2026. The details will be updated on the link above.
Need Help or More Info
If you’re unsure whether you or someone you care for is eligible, talk to your local Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) or GP.
You can also call:
- National Cancer Screening Register: 1800 627 701
- Lung Foundation Australia (free support line): 1800 654 301
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