Our Impact

Leading the world in controlling and eliminating cervical cancer through screening and vaccination

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Officially launched by Assistant Minister Kearney on the 17th of November, 2023.

ACPCC often features in the news. Here is a collection of the latest news stories, featuring ACPCC or of interest to our organisation. 

The team at ACPCC is well published. We maintain an extensive list of ACPCC author publications along with other reports and articles. 

Find out about our biggest success stories in Victoria, Australia, and around the world.

Compass is a randomised controlled trial to compare 2.5-yearly cytology-based cervical screening with 5-yearly primary HPV screening in Australian women aged 25-69.

ACPCC works with Australian and international partners to achieve the World Health Organization’s goal of eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem.

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IMPACT OF THE ACPCC

How are we making a difference?

ACPCC has a proven track record in delivering population health outcomes that make a difference. In particular, we have been at the forefront of preventing and controlling cervical cancer through screening programs and HPV vaccines.

Over the years, ACPCC has been instrumental in advising and informing public health policy around cervical screening, HPV screening and HPV vaccination. 

Key examples of our impact:

  • The creation of Australia’s first Pap test registry
  • Working for the Australian Department of Health to create and run the country’s first register for the HPV vaccination program
  • Playing a key role in the provision of evidence and support in the 2017 changes to the National Cervical Screening Program, transitioning from 2-yearly Pap tests to 5-yearly HPV tests
  • Becoming Australia’s first accredited lab for processing HPV self-collection tests

Due to the efforts and achievements of the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer, Australia is well on track to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2035, becoming the first country in the world to do so.

Latest News

Expanding Victoria’s Colposcopy Workforce

July 3, 2026

The ACPCC is continuing to make strong progress on its Victorian Department...

UT MD Anderson joins EPICC

June 11, 2026

ACPCC Hosts Landmark Cervical Cancer Prevention Event at Australian Parliament House

March 5, 2026

ACPCC thanks everyone who took part in and supported our cervical screening...

Working Together to Eliminate Cervical Cancer: ACPCC and ROSE Launch EPICC in Malaysia

February 16, 2026

The Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer has partnered with the...

ECC2025 on the Inaugural World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day

November 17, 2025

Today marks a truly historic milestone for the ACPCC and our partners...

Join Us for ECC2025: a global gathering to eliminate cervical cancer

September 25, 2025

The countdown is on for ECC2025, the Eliminating Cervical Cancer Conference, happening virtually on Monday...

Laboratory renovations complete!

September 16, 2025

The Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer is pleased to...

Victoria Sees Surge in HPV Self-Collection: A Conversation with Alvin Lee

July 8, 2025

In a major step toward eliminating cervical cancer, Victoria has seen exponential...

New Report Highlights Cancer Screening Trends in Victoria

June 13, 2025

The Victorian Cancer Screening Annual Statistical Report is now live, offering an...

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