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Breastscreen Australia Program

Mammogram Frequency
every 2 years

BreastScreen Australia Program, which provides a free mammogram every 2 years to women aged 40 years and over.

Source: Health.gov.auMedicare for visitors and migrants

Medicare

Eye Test Frequency Under 65
once every 3 years

Medicare covers eye tests done by an optometrist: once every 3 years if you’re under 65 years once a year if you’re 65 years or older.

Source: Health.gov.auMedicare for visitors and migrants

Eye Test Frequency Over 65
once a year

Medicare covers eye tests done by an optometrist: once every 3 years if you’re under 65 years once a year if you’re 65 years or older.

Source: Health.gov.auMedicare for visitors and migrants

Pathology Tests Limit
3 most expensive tests

If your GP requests more than 3 tests on the same day, Medicare will only pay for the 3 most expensive tests.

Source: Health.gov.auMedicare for visitors and migrants

National Bowel Cancer Screening Program

Screening Age Range
45 to 74 years

National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, which mails a free screening test to Australians aged 45 to 74 that they do at home every 2 years.

Source: Health.gov.auMedicare for visitors and migrants

National Cervical Screening Program

Screening Frequency
every 5 years

National Cervical Screening Program, which provides a free cervical screening test every 5 years to women aged 25 to 74 years.

Source: Health.gov.auMedicare for visitors and migrants

Data last updated: 17 Mar 2026

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