Breast screening in Sydney Local Health District
BreastScreen NSW provides free 20-minute screening mammograms to help detect breast cancer early, before it has a chance to spread.
Our aim is to decrease the mortality of breast cancer and encourage women to know the importance of screening.
Regular breast screening (once every two years) is recommended for women aged 50-74. Women aged 40-49 and 75+ are also eligible to attend. Visit Am I Eligible for a Screening Mammogram? to find out where you sit on the breast screening scale.
Our team in Sydney Local Health District are here to support you – from booking your appointment, to completing your mammogram and through the assessment process. Our RPA Hospital Assessment Clinic also provides support for women who are notified of a screening abnormality.
Our qualified multidisciplinary team consists of radiologists, surgeons, breast physicians, radiographers, counsellors and clerical staff. All breast screen appointments are performed by qualified female staff members – you do not need a GP referral to attend.
What happens at a screening mammogram?
Our screening locations
BreastScreen NSW offers a range of screening and assessment sites in Sydney Local Health District.
Clinics
Our Clinics are located at RPA Hospital, Croydon Health Centre and Campsie Centre. Appointments preferred – see Book an appointment for details (limited walk-ins available).
| RPA Hospital Screening and Assessment Clinic |
Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.10pm Limited before and after-hours appointments on Wednesdays, please call 13 20 50 for the next available time. |
| Croydon Health Centre Screening Clinic |
Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.10pm Saturdays, by appointment |
| Campsie Centre Screening Clinic |
Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.10pm Saturdays, by appointment |
Therapy Dogs at RPA
Therapy dogs visit our RPA Hospital Assessment Clinic twice a month (for up to 1.5 hours) to ease patient anxiety and stress during visits.
Delta Therapy Dogs is a national leader in the delivery of Animal Assisted Services. All Delta Therapy Dogs undergo comprehensive veterinary and healthcare suitability checks prior to their visit (including checks to ensure their vaccinations are up to date).
Mobile Screening Van
The Sydney Local Health District Mobile Screening Van offers breast screening throughout the year in locations across the District. See our 2024 schedule below, to find out when we're in your area.
| Location | 2024 dates |
|---|---|
| Balmain | 9 January to 15 March Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.10pm |
| Burwood | 18 March to 12 April Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.10pm |
| Redfern | 15 April to 2 May Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.10pm |
| Marrickville |
6 May to 14 June Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.10pm |
| Strathfield | 17 June to 5 July Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.10pm |
| Roselands | 8 July to 2 August Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.10pm |
| Leichhardt | 5 August to 27 September Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.10pm |
| Flemington | 30 September to 1 November Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.10pm |
| Rhodes | 4 November to 6 December Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.10pm |
| Concord Hospital | 9-20 December Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.10pm |
To find your closest screening centre or mobile van location in NSW, visit the BreastScreen NSW website.
Book an appointment
We offer a range of appointment options – for example group bookings, bringing along a support person, attending one of our mobile van clinics or simply booking when it suits you.
Visit the BreastScreen NSW online booking system to make an appointment or call 13 20 50.
Book online
For access to an interpreter, please call 13 14 50 for translation assistance with your breast screen booking.