Notice it. Track it. Talk about it.
Too young for bowel cancer? Think again.
Bowel cancer can affect younger Australians too. BowelAware helps you notice changes, keep track of concerns and have a better conversation with your doctor.
Know your normal.
Everyone's bowel habits are different. What matters is a change from what's normal for you — how often you go, what it looks like, and how you feel. Changes that stick around are worth recording and discussing with your GP.
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- Private photos, stored encrypted and never shared
- Australian screening information in plain English
What you can do with BowelAware
Track symptoms
Keep a private record of changes and concerns.
See patterns
Understand how frequently symptoms are occurring.
Prepare for your GP
Turn your diary into a simple summary.
Understand screening
Find the screening pathway relevant to your age and circumstances.
Australian bowel health resources
No account needed. Browse screening guidance, trusted support organisations, verified statistics and plain-English articles.
Screening hub
Find the screening pathway for your age, including iFOBT and the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
BrowseSupport directory
Trusted Australian organisations and the Rotary Bowelscan partner program.
BrowseStatistics
Verified Australian bowel cancer data and trends from approved sources.
BrowseStories
Real journeys from ambassadors, individuals, families and partners across Australia.
BrowseLearn
Plain-English articles about symptoms, screening and talking to your GP.
BrowseReady when you are.
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Create my accountBowelAware does not diagnose bowel cancer or replace medical advice. If you have symptoms or are concerned about your health, speak with a doctor.