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GPs and nurses will play a crucial role in Australia’s first national lung cancer screening program, which started on 1 July, 2025 and is expected to save hundreds of lives a year, according to the Federal Government. 

The bulk-billed program is designed to boost early detection and improve survival through providing low-dose CT scans for high-risk adults aged 50 to 70 with a smoking history.

Healthcare providers will play a critical role in promoting the program, recruiting eligible participants and guiding them through the screening and assessment pathway. This article outlines what you need to know, including eligibility criteria, referral steps, the structure of the screening pathway and the resources and materials available.