The Cervical Screening Test is for women and anyone with a cervix aged between 25–74 who have ever been sexually active.
It's a quick, safe and effective test that looks for human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus in women and men. An HPV infection that does not clear up can cause changes in the cells of the cervix, which may eventually lead to cervical cancer. By detecting HPV, cervical screening prevents cervical cancer and saves lives.
Find out more information on cervical screening translated into several languages including Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Vietnamese and more by visiting the National Cervical Screening Program.
Do you need help understanding cervical screening and have difficulty communicating in English?
You can call the Translating and Interpreting Services on 13 14 50 for help.
Interpreters can help you make an appointment for your Cervical Screening Test. You can also arrange to have an interpreter with you at your cervical screening appointment.
A support person, such as a friend or family member, can also help book your appointment and/or come with you to your test.
Are you a health educator for multicultural communities?
Access our cervical screening community education resources available in 16 different languages, including English, Arabic, Assyrian, Bengali, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Dari, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Nepali, Spanish, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish and Vietnamese.