BreastScreenNT bus
Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting Australian women.
Early detection of breast cancer can increase survival rates of women across the Northern Territory (NT).
The BreastScreenNT bus 'Millie' provides screening mammograms to over 1,000 women every year in up to 20 remote communities across the NT.
You should book before you go.
To book an appointment, call 13 20 50. For a group booking, call Health Promotion on 08 8922 6448.
Who is eligible
All women over 40 years old are eligible for a free screening mammogram.
It is recommended you have one every 2 years.
Read more about breast screening in the NT.
Where and when
Free breast screening services will be available in the below locations.
You can also get screened year round at the permanent screening facilities in Darwin and Palmerston. Find out how to make an appointment.
| Where | Screening Dates | Scheduled | Communities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin City | 4 to 8 March | Annually | Darwin City region |
| Wagait Beach/Belyuen | 25 to 28 March | Catch up | Dundee and Dundee Downs |
| Warruwi | 9 to 12 April | Trial site | West Arnhem region |
| Maningrida | 15 to 19 April | Every 2 years | West Arnhem region |
| Galiwinku | 22 to 24 April | Every 2 years | East Arnhem region |
| Nhulunbuy | 20 May to 14 June | Every 2 years | East Arnhem region |
| Jabiru/East Alligator | 8 to 12 July | Every 2 years | West Arnhem region |
| Katherine | 15 July to 9 August | Annually | Big Rivers region |
| Mataranka | 26 to 30 August | Every 2 years | Big Rivers region |
| Elliott | 2 to 5 September | Trial site | Barkly region |
| Tennant Creek | 9 to 13 September | Annually | Barkly region |
| Wadeye | 23 to 27 September | Every 2 years | West Daly region |
| Groote Eylandt | 21 to 25 October (was previously 17 to 21 June) | Every 2 years | East Arnhem region/Anindilyakwa region |
Alice Springs
| Where | Screening dates | Communities |
|---|---|---|
| Eurilpa House, Todd Mall | 15 April to 17 May | Central Desert region |
| Eurilpa House, Todd Mall | 26 August to 27 September | Central Desert region |
If you're unable to visit Millie in the central communities, you can attend the BreastScreen NT Alice Springs clinic in town.
If you live in surrounding communities and outstations, you can still be screened. To make an appointment near you, call 13 20 50.
Permanent clinics in Casuarina and Palmerston – call 13 20 50 for opening hours and appointments.
Dates are subject to change. It may be affected by weather, cultural, logistical, mechanical reasons, and COVID-19 restrictions.
Contact
If you have any questions, call the BreastScreenNT Health Promotion team on 08 8922 6443.
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