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.
Dates are subject to change. They may be affected by weather, cultural, logistical, or mechanical reasons.
If you live in surrounding communities and outstations, you can still be screened. To make an appointment near you, call 13 20 50.
You can also get screened year round at the permanent screening facilities in Darwin and Palmerston. Find out how to make an appointment.
| Where | Dates | Scheduled | Communities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin City | 27 April to 1 May | Annually | Darwin City region |
| Groote Eylandt | 11 May to 29 May | Biennial | East Arnhem region |
| Jabiru | 29 June to 3 July | Biennial | West Arnhem region |
| Gunbalanya | 6 July to 10 July | Biennial | West Arnhem region |
| Nhulunbuy | 14 July to 21 August | Biennial | East Arnhem region |
| Maningrida | 25 August to 4 September | Biennial | West Arnhem region |
| Katherine | 7 September to 16 October | Annually | Big Rivers region |
| Mataranka | 19 October to 23 October | Biennial | Big Rivers region |
| Tennant Creek | 26 October to 30 October | Annually | Barkly region |
| Wadeye | 2 November to 6 November | Biennial | West Daly region |
If you're unable to visit Millie in the central communities, you can attend the Alice Springs clinic in town below.
| Where | Screening dates | Scheduled | Communities |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Alice Springs block 1 Eurilpa House, Todd Mall | 13 April to 15 May | Annually | Central Desert region |
|
Alice Springs block 2 Eurilpa House, Todd Mall | 17 August to 18 September | Annually | Central Desert region |
Contact
If you have any questions, call the BreastScreenNT Health Promotion team on 08 8922 6443.
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