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Welcome to BreastScreen WA
BreastScreen WA provides over 130,000 screening mammograms each year to Western Australian women. Our highly experienced all-female staff will treat you with kindness and dignity when you attend for your appointment. Early detection is your best chance against breast cancer.
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Important Notice
Please note, due to heavy demand of the service, results may take up to 3-4 weeks.
Rural and remote locations
Our mobile screening units visit over 100 locations across rural and remote WA. Find out which towns we are visiting next.
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Other languages
Our resources are available in 32 different languages. We can also provide an interpreter upon request.
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Latest News
In memory of Dr Michael Gibson
19 February 2026
In memory of Dr Michael Gibson

Dr Michael Gibson was a radiologist who was instrumental in founding the pilot breast screening program in Western Australia in 1989, and which is now BreastScreen WA. He has had a profound influence in shaping breast imaging in WA.

Mike was born and raised in the UK and attended medical school there. It was while working in a hospital in Zambia that Mike found his passion for Radiology.
After moving to Perth in 1977 with his wife Margaret and their young family, Mike began working at SCGH, and soon built a distinguished career in WA, being appointed examiner to the Royal Australasian College of Radiologists. He loved his work and often brought work home, quietly reporting scans with care and dedication.

Dr Mike Gibson was the first senior radiologist of the service and played a pivotal role in its establishment following a successful national pilo...
Annual Update for 2024-2025 Financial Year available now!
28 November 2025
The BreastScreen WA Annual Update for the 2024-2025 Financial Year is available now! This update includes highlights from the year, achievements, screening numbers and statistics, research summaries and new digital innovations.
Click here to view Annual Update.
Palm Springs Medical Centre winner Health Promotion in the Practice
21 November 2025
Each year BreastScreen WA seeks the support of General Practices in promoting breast cancer awareness in October. This is the 24th year BSWA has run this activity with GPs.

We are pleased to announce that Palm Springs Medical Centre is the winner of this year’s competition!

This practice is to be commended on their decorative and innovative display that promotes BreastScreen WA and breast ca...
Show Up Campaign launch breaking down barriers to screening
10 October 2025
Show Up campaign launch breaks down screening barriers
This month, as part ofBreast Cancer Awareness Month, we launched a powerful campaign that speaks directly to thebarriersmany women face when it comes to screening— fear of pain,lack of time, and misconceptions around family history.This campaign is told through the experience of three brave women. The message to WA women is simple: Show Up! Sh...
Graduate Diploma of Mammography opportunity
16 September 2025
Interested in a career change?
BreastScreen WA are pleased to announce a partnership with Charles Sturt University, offering theGraduate Diploma of Mammography.

If you have an undergraduate degree in a Health or Science related field, you may be eligible for the Graduate Diploma of Mammography at Charles Sturt University,supportedby BreastScreen WA.There are six places available in WA for intake...