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.
Find out about self-collection
Participants can choose to collect their Cervical Screening Test sample themselves.
Learn about the program
Discover why it's important to have regular cervical screening.
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.
View the National Strategy for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer in Australia
I want to
- find out when I’m due for cervical screening
- change my communication preferences (digital or mail)
- update my address or contact details
- opt out or delay screening.
Self-serve at the National Cancer Screening Register Participant Portal, complete a webform or call 1800 627 701.
We get your address from Medicare. You can also update it on the Services Australia website or by calling 132 011.
You can now change your communication preferences (digital or mail) through the Participant Portal. Based on your selected communication preference, this is how you will receive correspondence from the NCSR.
SMS reminders for cervical screening
The Australian Government is now sending reminders to screen via SMS.
If you would prefer to get reminders in the post, follow the instructions in the SMS or update your communication preferences in the National Cancer Screening Register Participant Portal.
Public resources
National Cervical Screening Program – Video – Cervical screening explained – Auslan
National Cervical Screening Program – The Cervical Screening Test – Easy Read
Yarning about Aboriginal Women’s Health Business
Screen Me: short film on cervical screening for people with disability [with audio description]
Health sector resources
Optimising cervical screening for people with disability
Cervical Screening Communications Toolkit
National Cervical Screening Program – Understanding the National Cervical Screening Program Management Pathway
