The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP), in place from 1 July 2025, is a new government program aimed at delivering better health outcomes for Australians.

Lung cancer is very common and unfortunately too often is picked up at a late stage when the outcomes can be poor compared to other types of cancer. When lung cancer is found earlier using low dose CT, there is strong evidence that the treatment options are more effective. 

The first of July 2025 sees the introduction of the NLCSP which aims to achieve better health outcomes for Australians by detecting lung cancer early, when it’s easier to treat.  

Screening services will begin for eligible people in July. I-MED Radiology, as Australia's largest provider of imaging services, is offering low dose CT screening across most of our clinics nationwide. 

Who is eligible for the NLCSP?  

Find out all about the program and your eligibility for screening from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care: 

About the National Lung Cancer Screening Program 

How the NLCSP will work  

Why should I visit an I-MED clinic to be screened? 

I-MED provides prompt, accessible, high quality, low dose CT lung screening for patients. Our extensive nation-wide network guarantees that we can provide:  

• the largest number of screening clinics with a location near you 
• the largest team of highly trained subspecialist chest radiologists in Australia able to return your report to your doctors within 3 days 
• the capacity to store your images to ensure ease of comparison for future imaging 
• access to our easy-to-use online booking system, available 24/7. 

Bulk billed lung screening 

All patients who meet the eligibility criteria will have their low dose CT screening bulk billed. 

You will need to have a referral/imaging request from your GP, your GP may charge an out-of-pocket fee for the referral consultation. 

This information has been reviewed and approved by Professor Catherine Jones (NLCSP Expert Advisory Committee Member).