BreastScreen Queensland provides free, high quality breast cancer screening and assessment services for people who were assigned female at birth, present as female, or identity as female.
Women aged between 50 and 74 years are recommended to attend for a regular breast screen every two years. Women in their 40s or aged 75 and older are also eligible for a free breast screen.
You can have a breast screen at either a permanent location or at our mobile unit. You do not need a doctor’s referral.
A breast screen, or screening mammogram, is an x-ray that can pick up very small changes in the breast tissue, before they can be felt or noticed. For women over 50, a breast screen is the most effective way to detect breast cancer in its early stages.
First Nations women, who screen at Gold Coast Service locations, are presented with a cultural shawl, which can be worn or used during their screen, if they wish. For more information visit Sistas Shawl.
If you have a lump, nipple discharge or any new breast changes, please contact your doctor without delay.
Our services
- Health promotion and education
- Screening mammograms
- Assessment of screen-detected abnormalities
- Counselling
- Reminders to invite women to return for rescreening.
Find us
Permanent locations
The BreastScreen Queensland Gold Coast Service is permanently located at:
Service | Location | Map |
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Burleigh Waters | Treetops Shopping Centre, Classic Way | Burleigh Waters |
Helensvale | Helensvale Plaza Shopping Centre, Sir John Overall Drive | Helensvale |
Robina | Shop 5013, Level 1 Arbour Lane, Robina Town Shopping Centre | |
Southport | Level 1, Hot Tomato Building, 60 High Street | Southport |
There are early morning, evening, and Saturday appointments available at some locations. Eligible women can make an appointment by phoning 13 20 50 between 8am–4.30pm weekdays, or online via the BreastScreen Queensland website.
Our mobile service
Each year, our mobile unit provides free breast screening at:
Location | Dates |
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North Tamborine | January |
Nerang | February |
Elanora | March - April |
Eagleby | May - early July |
Pimpama | July - early September |
Jimboomba | September - late October |
Beaudesert | Late October - mid December |