Cervical screening

Regular cervical screening is the best way to protect yourself against cervical cancer.  

Under the National Cervical Screening Program, the Cervical Screening Test is free and recommended every 5 years for women and people with a cervix aged 25-74 years. 

You have two options for how you do your Cervical Screening Test. A healthcare provider can do the test for you, or you can self-collect and do the test yourself – both options are effective and safe.  

Preventing and detecting cervical cancer has never been easier or more accessible. 

For more information on cervical cancer and cervical screening, visit the Cancer Council Victoria website or the Own It campaign funded by the Australia Government. 

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine 

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common infection that can affect all people. Most cervical cancers are caused by HPV.  

The HPV vaccine protects against many types of HPV that can cause cervical cancer. It’s important to still have regular cervical screening, even if you have had the HPV vaccine. 

The HPV vaccine is available to people of any gender or sexuality. Under the National Immunisation Program, the HPV vaccine is free for anyone aged 9-25 years, people with significant immunocompromising conditions, and men who have sex with men. 

For more information on HPV and the HPV vaccine, visit the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website. 

Your vaccination can be booked through the Victorian Department of Health booking portal called Central Immunisation Records Victoria (CIRV). Click the ‘Book your session’ button below, read the privacy information, and select ‘Glen Eira City Council’ as your immunisation provider.