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Where to get more information

You can talk to your doctor, nurse or health worker, or contact a local women’s health service.

Further information by phone

Your state or territory National Cervical Screening Program can be contacted on 13 15 56.

The Cancer Council has a Cancer Helpline: 13 11 20 (a local call from anywhere in Australia) which is available 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Some states have extended hours, health professionals on staff, and multilingual services.

If you require an interpreter, you can contact the Telephone Interpreter Service 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 13 14 50.

Most abnormal Pap smears are due to HPV and most will not need treatment.

Website

Detailed information about cervical screening is available on the Australian Government Department of Health & Ageing’s National Cervical Screening Program website at www.cancerscreening.gov.au

This website has links to the state and territory National Cervical Screening websites.

Other health information can be obtained from the HealthInsite website:
www.healthinsite.gov.au

You can contact the National Cervical Screening Program in your State or Territory on 13 15 56.

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