EDITORIAL | The Screening Saves Lives campaign is a collaboration between National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, BreastScreen WA, WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program, and National Lung Cancer Screening Program with a focus on the LGBTQIA+ community.
We’re coming to you this Pride Fairday in Perth, including our BreastScreen WA mobile clinic on Sunday 8 November from 10am to 4pm.
Our Screening Saves Lives marquee is designed for the LGBTIQA+ community to find out information and ask sensitive health questions related to the four cancer screening and prevention programs in a safe environment.
We encourage those visiting the Pride Fair to chat with our friendly team about vital screening programs that could save your life.
Breast screening
The BreastScreen WA mobile clinic returns to Pride Fairday, offering free screening mammograms for eligible community members
For eligible participants, having a screening mammogram every two years is important, as it can find breast cancer early. Early detection is our best protection when it comes to breast cancer.
Eligibility for screening
- Aged 50 to 74 years
- Have breast or chest tissue
- Have been taking gender-affirming hormones for 5+ years (trans women)
- Have no new breast or chest symptoms
- Eligible for a Medicare card.
Visit the Screening Saves Lives stall on Fairday to make an appointment. For more information or to book a screening mammogram visit breastscreen.health.wa.gov.au
Cervical screening
Visit the WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program team for information about cervical screening.
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, and most people who develop cervical cancer in Australia have either never screened or do not screen regularly. Getting a Cervical Screening Test (CST) every five years can detect human papillomavirus (HPV), and any cell changes it may cause, before cancer develops.
You now have a choice about how to do your CST. A healthcare provider can collect the sample for you, or you can choose to collect your own sample with a swab. Both options are safe, effective and accurate.
In partnership with ACON, MClinic and Sexual Health Quarters will be providing free cervical screening at Pride Fairday. Book your free appointment here.
Eligibility for cervical screening
- Aged 25 to 74 years
- Have a cervix
- Ever had sexual contact.
Bowel screening
The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program team will be in the Screening Saves Lives marquee to answer questions. You can request a free bowel test kit at the National Cancer Screening Register website.
If you’ve lost your kit, you can reorder one. Once you receive a replacement, place it next to the toilet. If detected early, bowel cancer can be successfully treated in more than 90% of cases. The screening test is easy to do and can be completed in the comfort of your own home.
You are eligible to do the screening test every two years if you:
- are aged between 45 and 74
- have a green Medicare card or registered as a Department of Veterans’ Affairs customer
- have an Australian mailing address.
Lung screening
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program is a new addition to the Screening Saves Lives Campaign. Launched in July 2025, the program consists of a free and quick low dose CT scan that detects lung cancer early, before symptoms start. When found early, more than 65% of lung cancers can be successfully treated.
Eligibility for lung screening
- Aged 50 to 70 years
- Currently smoke or quit within the past 10 years
- Smoked the equivalent of a pack a day for 30 years
Find out more at lungcancerscreen.org.au
