13 August 2025

The National Lung Cancer Screening Program aims to achieve better health outcomes for Australians by detecting lung cancer early and saving lives. 

The program provides free low-dose CT scans to high-risk individuals every two years to support early detection of lung cancer. 

Australians are eligible for the program if they are: 

• aged between 50-70 years, and  

• show no signs or symptoms suggesting they may have lung cancer (that is, they are asymptomatic) and 

• currently smoke or have quit smoking in the past 10 years and have a history of tobacco cigarette smoking of at least 30 pack-years. 

Program participants will start to book in for their free low-dose CT scan. It's important that all radiographers are familiar with the program and requirements.

What radiographers can do to support the program: 

• Familiarise yourself with the program guidelines 

• Download the NLCSP low-dose chest CT acquisition guidelines 

• Ensure your practice is registered with the NCSR, which is needed for program reporting via Radiologists 

• Complete the CPD accredited eLearning modules developed by Lung Foundation Australia and RANZCR. 

Find information, education and resources on the healthcare provider toolkit.