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.
Get all your questions answered
Call the National Cancer Screening Register on 1800 627 701 to:
- find out when you're next due for a Cervical Screening Test
- update your contact details
- opt out or delay.
You can call Monday to Friday between 8 am and 6 pm, except national public holidays.
Public resources
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Video
This video shows just how easy it is to collect your own sample for a Cervical Screening Test.
National Cervical Screening Program – The Cervical Screening Test (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women about the cervical screening test used in the National Cervical Screening Program.
National Cervical Screening Program – How to collect your own vaginal sample for a Cervical Screening Test
This fact sheet shows participants how to collect their own vaginal sample for a Cervical Screening Test.
National Cervical Screening Program – Cervical Screening Test – your choices explained – Easy Read
Having a Cervical Screening Test every 5 years will help you stay healthy, both for yourself and your family
Health sector resources
Cervical Screening Communications Toolkit
This communications toolkit contains key messages, social content, images, and case studies regarding cervical screening that can be used directly, or adapted or edited for external channels.
National Cervical Screening Program – Understanding the National Cervical Screening Program Management Pathway
Learn about the clinical pathway that supports the National Cervical Screening Program and the guidelines for pathology testing of cervical and vaginal samples.
National Cervical Screening Program – Quick reference guide – clinician-collected cervical screening tests
A quick reference guide for healthcare providers about the option of clinician-collection for cervical screening. It includes information on possible test results and follow-up requirements.
National Cervical Screening Program – Quick reference guide – Self-collected vaginal sample
A quick reference guide for healthcare providers about the option of self-collection for cervical screening. It includes information on possible test results and follow-up requirements.
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