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Screening services

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Last reviewed: April 2022


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BreastScreenNT bus | NT.GOV.AU

The BreastScreenNT bus gives free breast screening services to women in regional and remote communities.

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National Cervical Screening Program – Video – How to take your own cervical screening test sample – Easy read | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

This video is for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. It explains how to take your own cervical screening test sample if self-collection is chosen as a screening option for a cervical screening test.

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Newborn bloodspot screening - MyDr.com.au

Newborn screening tests can detect rare but serious genetic or metabolic disorders in newborn babies.

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Baby and child screening and assessment clinics | NT.GOV.AU

The Child Health Service runs health and development screening and assessments for your baby and child.

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Breast cancer | NT.GOV.AU

Screening tests, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and services for breast cancer.

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Screening tests for children - Pathology Tests Explained

Without symptoms of disease, children generally do not need many laboratory screening tests. Preventive services for children emphasise immunisation and prevention of accidents and injuries as well as counselling on development of healthy eating and exercise habits. For immunisation schedule, refer to Immunise Australia Program.

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Cervical screening | Queensland Health

Information and resources for health professionals about the National Cancer Screening Program, cervical screening tests and the National Cancer Screening Register.

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What does the test cost? | Cervical Screening | Cancer Council

The Cervical Screening Test is free for eligible women, however your doctor may charge their standard consultation fee for the appointment. Read more

Read more on Cancer Council Australia website

Understanding the test in your language | Cervical Screening | Cancer Council

Women who are culturally and linguistically diverse are less likely to have regular cervical screening. Read more about accessing multi-lingual information here

Read more on Cancer Council Australia website

Support - Prenatal Screening

People often contact our service to better understand their screening results

Read more on Prenatal Screening - Down Syndrome Queensland website

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