Learn about the program
Discover why it's important to have regular cervical screening.
For the public and participants
Find out about the Cervical Screening Test, including how it works and where you can have cervical screening done.
For healthcare providers
Find out about your role in the program and how you can help increase participant confidence in screening.
Update your details
Find out how you can update your details including your address in the National Cancer Screening Register.
Update of the National Cervical Screening Program clinical guidelines fact sheet
Read about the changes to the Updated National Cervical Screening Program Clinical Guidelines which came into effect in April 2025.
Eliminating cervical cancer
The National Strategy for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer in Australia outlines our goals and future actions to eliminate cervical cancer in Australia by 2035.
The National Cancer Screening Register is responsible for maintaining participant details in the National Cervical Screening Program.
- We get your address from Medicare. You can update it on the Services Australia website or by calling 132 011. You can also complete a webform.
- Visit the National Cancer Screening Register Participant Portal or call the contact centre on 1800 627 701 to update your other contact details, change your communication preferences (digital or mail), find out when you are due for cervical screening^, cease correspondence or opt out or delay screening.
^ The Participant Portal shows the date of your last screen.
SMS reminders for cervical screening
The Australian Government is now sending reminders to screen via SMS.
If you would prefer to get reminders via SMS, update your communication preferences in the National Cancer Screening Register Participant Portal.
Public resources
National Cervical Screening Program – How to collect your own Cervical Screening Test sample for LGBTQ+ people
National Cervical Screening Program – Fact sheet – About your Cervical Screening Test
National Cervical Screening Program – Brochure – Cervical screening could save your life
National Cervical Screening Program – How to collect your own sample – Condensed
Health sector resources
Update on cervical screening self-collection uptake
National Cervical Screening Program – Poster
Your Cervical Screening Options
