This June, BreastScreen Victoria’s mobile van is visiting North Richmond Community Health to bring free breast screens right to your door. No need to travel, no cost, and no doctor’s referral required.
Recently, North Richmond Community Health hosted a free breast health information session in partnership with BreastScreen Victoria, with a second session still to come on Friday 12 June, please feel free to join us at that session if you’d like to learn more. These sessions give women in our community the chance to learn more about breast screening in a welcoming, multilingual setting. If you missed the session and can’t make the next one, the van visit is your next opportunity to take action.
Why breast screening matters
We know that for many women in our community, breast screening can feel difficult. Fear, uncertainty, language and cultural differences, or not being able to visit a clinic can all make it feel too hard. That’s why we’ve partnered with BreastScreen Victoria to bring free breast screening services closer to home – because having a breast screen is vital for your health.
Breast screens can find cancer when it’s still too small to feel, even by a doctor. The sooner cancer is found, the better the health outcomes. If you are aged 50 to 74 with no breast symptoms, a free 10-minute breast screen every two years is recommended. It could save your life.
About the van visit
BreastScreen Victoria’s mobile van will be parked in North Richmond Community Health’s car park from 15-24 June, staffed by female radiographers who are working with our Community Hub team to best support you.
Date: 15-24 June
Location: Car park at North Richmond Community Health, 23 Lennox Street, Richmond
Walk-ins welcome – no appointment necessary
Van visiting times
Note: The van breaks for lunch daily from 12:20 – 1:20pm.
Monday 15 June: 11:40am – 4:40pm
Tuesday 16 June: 9:20am – 3:40pm
Wednesday 17 June: 9:20am – 4:30pm
Thursday 18 June: 9:20am – 4:30pm
Friday 19 June: 9:20am – 4:30pm
Monday 22 June: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Tuesday 23 June: 9:20am – 3:40pm
Wednesday 24 June: 9:20am – 12:20pm
Breast screens with BreastScreen Victoria:
- Are free
- Take approximately 10 minutes
- Are always with a female radiographer
- Don’t require a doctor’s referral
- Come to your neighbourhood – no travel needed
How to book
You can walk in without an appointment or book a time in advance.
Online: breastscreen.org.au
By phone: 13 20 50 – BreastScreen Victoria can organise an interpreter to help with your booking
Need help booking? Our Community Hub team can help. Call 0497 958 653 or visit 110 Elizabeth Street, Richmond, Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm.
