Community Outreach Toolkit for Cervical Screening
Guidance for planning, delivering, and evaluating outreach for cervical screening self-collection in Australia.
About the toolkit
Many people want flexible options for cervical screening, including opportunities in their own communities supported by trusted providers. This is now possible with self-collection.
The National Cervical Screening Program requires practitioner oversight for self-collection but allows flexibility in implementation but navigating guidelines and implementation can be complex for services.
This toolkit provides practical tools and information to help organisations plan, run, and evaluate cervical screening outreach activities for priority populations in diverse settings. It supports both standalone health promotion and integrated health promotion with screening provision.
The Toolkit was developed by the Evaluation and Implementation Science Unit at The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney and the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer as part of the Supporting Choice for Cervical Screening program of research, with input from experienced organisations nationwide.
Toolkit features
Planning resources: Step-by-step guidance for outreach activities.
Case study examples: Practical tips from organisations delivering outreach activities.
Evaluation guidance: Methods to measure impact and improve programs.
Get started
Download our free 45-page toolkit here.
Give us your feedback about this toolkit via this online form.
Find out more
Webinar: Getting out there! A guide to cervical screening engagement through community outreach
Introducing the Community Outreach Toolkit for Cervical Screening
We unveil the Community Outreach Toolkit – a practical resource designed to help you confidently engage communities in cervical screening.
This session:
- Highlights real-world success stories – hear directly from organisations that have been leading outreach efforts and learn from their experience.
- Showcases the toolkit – the toolkit is live and available to support your outreach efforts.
Whether you’re new to outreach or looking to refine your approach, this webinar offers practical insights and proven strategies to make a difference.
Partner organisations
We gratefully acknowledge contributions from:
Funding for Supporting Choice was provided by the NHMRC.
