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Campaign Background

In recent years, the National Cervical Screening Program has seen substantial transformations, notably with the implementation of universal access to HPV self-collection. This method stands out as one of our most effective tools for enhancing screening participation and advancing toward the equitable elimination of cervical cancer in Australia. A nationwide campaign advocating for the option of self-collection will launch later in 2024, ensuring everyone is prepared to make informed choices. Make sure you are ready!

For General HCP Audiences – Overall Campaign

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INCOMING: a large nationwide government-funded cervical screening campaign commences in September. Are you ready to meet the expected increased patient demand for self-collection?

The Australian Government has funded the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer to get healthcare providers up to speed before the patient-facing campaign begins. You can:

Attend a webinar.
Complete CPD accredited online learning modules.
Download provider clinical resources, as well as patient resources.
Contact your laboratory to ensure you have the correct swabs and instructions to offer self-collection.
Remember that self-collection is just as sensitive for the detection of HPV and CIN2+/adenocarcinoma in situ as a clinician-collected cervical sample and can be offered to all cervical screening patients.
Understand barriers for under-screened groups and how provider cultural competence and the option of self-collection can overcome them.
Ensure you feel confident supporting patients to choose what’s right for them.

You can access all the above and more in one centralised location on our website.

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For General HCP Audiences – Webinar Promotion

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INCOMING: a large nationwide government-funded cervical screening campaign commences in September, likely to increase patient demand for HPV self-collection. Are YOU ready?

The Australian Government has funded the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer to get healthcare providers up to speed before the patient-facing campaign begins.

New webinars are available: Get the facts now – Register today!

Webinar Dates:
11 June, 6:00 AEST
19 June, 7:30 AEST

This RACGP and ACRRM accredited webinar will discuss what you and your patients need to know about HPV self-collection. We’ll help you understand the evidence, equip you with the tools you need to effectively support patients to make an informed choice about their screening options, and better engage those who are reluctant to screen.

We’ll address management options for abnormal self-collection results and provide information on upcoming changes to the National Cervical Screening Program clinical guidelines, to make sure you have the very latest information.

Using case-studies and an interactive Q&A format, we will include practical information and tips to ensure practices are on track to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem in Australia.

Suitable for GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in cervical screening.

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One Test, Two Choices: How empowering your patients can result in more equitable cervical screening

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More than 70% of cervical cancer cases in Australia occur in people who have never been screened or are overdue, making under-screening the main risk factor.

Did you know that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and people with a cervix, as well as those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, are among under-screened groups, placing them at an increased risk of cancer?

In an effort to address disparities, an Australian Government funded national campaign is set to launch to these audiences in September, promoting the option to self-collect. This campaign , will likely result in an increase in patient demand. Are YOU ready?

Self-collection is just as sensitive for the detection of HPV and CIN2+/adenocarcinoma in situ as a clinician-collected sample and can help overcome screening barriers (e.g., privacy/modesty concerns, fears of discomfort and pain, previous trauma, etc.). Therefore, self-collection can help engage those who would otherwise not participate in screening—but only if they are provided with the option to do so.

As a healthcare provider, you have a key role in cervical cancer elimination through offering your patients an informed choice between the two testing methods. You can offer self-collection to all of your routine (asymptomatic) cervical screening patients.

To prepare you for the forthcoming patient-facing campaign, the Australian Government has funded the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer to raise awareness and educate healthcare providers about self-collection. To get up to speed, you can visit the ACPCC website to find webinars, podcasts, provider resources, and other CPD opportunities. The ACPCC also houses how-to guides for patients in 20 different languages. Lastly, make sure to contact your laboratory to ensure you have the correct swabs and instructions to offer self-collection.

Awareness-raising email for stakeholders

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Dear members,

A new Australian Government funded national cervical screening campaign is commencing in September – the first of its magnitude in over 20 years – and is likely to increase patient demand for the HPV self-collection option.
In advance of this patient-facing campaign, the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care has funded the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer to undertake a nationwide healthcare provider awareness campaign, ‘HPV Self-Collection: Are YOU ready to support the choice?’. The materials for this campaign were developed in partnership with The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) and the Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative (AMHC)The campaign aims to encourage healthcare providers to ensure their practices are ready to offer the HPV self-collection option to all who are eligible in advance of the patient-facing campaign.

HPV self-collection allows screening participants to take their own vaginal sample for HPV testing. It is just as sensitive for the detection of CIN2+, adenocarcinoma in situ, and oncogenic HPV as a clinician-collected cervical screening test via a speculum examination and is available as an option for all routine (asymptomatic) participants in the National Cervical Screening Program. Self-collection is one of the best tools we have available to increase cervical screening participation, address disparities in screening, and keep us on track to eliminate cervical cancer in Australia by 2035.

You can sign up for a webinar about self-collection here. Find resources CPD online learning modules, videos, and information on how to support under-screened groups at www.acpcc.org.au/self-collection-campaign.

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INCOMING: A new Australian Government funded national cervical screening campaign is commencing in September and is likely to increase patient demand for the HPV self-collection option. Are YOU ready to support the choice?

Self-collected tests are just as sensitive as clinician-collected tests for the detection of CIN2+, adenocarcinoma in situ, and oncogenic HPV, and can be offered as a choice to all eligible patients. Find resources, webinars, CPD online learning modules, and information on how to support under-screened groups at www.acpcc.org.au/self-collection-campaign @acpcc_au @healthgovau #SelfCollectionCampaign #SupportTheChoice

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INCOMING: An Australian Government-funded national campaign promoting the option of HPV self-collection in cervical screening will begin in September.

In preparation for this patient-facing campaign, the Australian Government Department of Health has funded ACPCC to deliver RACGP and ACRRM accredited webinars. The webinars will discuss what you and your patients need to know about HPV self-collection. We’ll help you understand the evidence, equip you with the tools you need to effectively support patients to make an informed choice about their screening options, and better engage those who are reluctant to screen. Suitable for GPs, nurses, midwives and other healthcare professionals with an interest in cervical screening.

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Healthcare providers have a key role in eliminating cervical cancer in Australia through offering self-collection as an option to all their routine cervical screening patients. Research has shown self-collection can overcome barriers to speculum examination, including patient concerns about privacy/modesty, bodily autonomy, trauma, and embarrassment. Are YOU supporting your patients to make an informed screening choice? @acpcc_au @healthgovau #SelfCollectionCampaign #SupportTheChoice

Quote Source: Whop et al., Lowitja Journal, 2018.

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Quote Source: Whop et al., Lowitja Journal, 2018.

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INCOMING: A new Australian Government funded patient-facing national campaign promoting HPV self-collection is commencing in September and is likely to increase patient demand. Are YOU ready to support the choice?

Self-collected tests are just as sensitive as clinician-collected tests for the detection of CIN2+, adenocarcinoma in situ, and oncogenic HPV, and can be offered as a choice to all eligible patients. Find resources, webinars, CPD online learning modules, and information on how to support under-screened groups at www.acpcc.org.au/self-collection-campaign . @acpcc_au @healthgovau #SelfCollectionCampaign #SupportTheChoice

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INCOMING: A new Australian Government funded patient-facing national campaign about HPV self-collection is commencing in September, likely to increase patient demand. Are YOU ready to support the choice?

Self-collected tests are just as sensitive as clinician-collected tests for the detection of CIN2+, adenocarcinoma in situ, and oncogenic HPV, and can be offered as a choice to all eligible patients. Find resources, webinars, CPD online learning modules, and information on how to support under-screened groups at www.acpcc.org.au/self-collection-campaign . @acpcc_au @healthgovau #SelfCollectionCampaign #SupportTheChoice

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Self-collected tests are just as sensitive as clinician-collected tests for the detection of CIN2+, adenocarcinoma in situ, and oncogenic HPV, and can be offered as a choice to all eligible patients. Find resources, webinars, CPD online learning modules, and information on how to support under-screened groups at www.acpcc.org.au/self-collection-campaign .
@AusCervicalCancerPrevention #selfcollectioncampaign #supportthechoice

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Self-collected tests are just as sensitive as clinician-collected tests for the detection of CIN2+, adenocarcinoma in situ, and oncogenic HPV, and can be offered as a choice to all eligible patients. Find resources, webinars, CPD online learning modules, and information on how to support under-screened groups at www.acpcc.org.au/self-collection-campaign .
@Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer #selfcollectioncampaign #supportthechoice

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Self-collected tests are just as sensitive as clinician-collected tests for the detection of CIN2+, adenocarcinoma in situ, and oncogenic HPV, and can be offered as a choice to all eligible patients. Find resources, webinars, CPD online learning modules, and information on how to support under-screened groups at www.acpcc.org.au/self-collection-campaign . @AusCervicalCancerPrevention #selfcollectioncampaign #supportthechoice

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Self-collected tests are just as sensitive as clinician-collected tests for the detection of CIN2+, adenocarcinoma in situ, and oncogenic HPV, and can be offered as a choice to all eligible patients. Find resources, webinars, CPD online learning modules, and information on how to support under-screened groups at www.acpcc.org.au/self-collection-campaign . @Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer #selfcollectioncampaign #supportthechoice

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Self-collected tests are just as sensitive as clinician-collected tests for the detection of CIN2+, adenocarcinoma in situ, and oncogenic HPV, and can be offered as a choice to all eligible patients. Find resources, webinars, CPD online learning modules, and information on how to support under-screened groups at www.acpcc.org.au/self-collection-campaign .
@AusCervicalCancerPrevention #selfcollectioncampaign #supportthechoice

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Self-collected tests are just as sensitive as clinician-collected tests for the detection of CIN2+, adenocarcinoma in situ, and oncogenic HPV, and can be offered as a choice to all eligible patients. Find resources, webinars, CPD online learning modules, and information on how to support under-screened groups at www.acpcc.org.au/self-collection-campaign .
@Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer #selfcollectioncampaign #supportthechoice

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Self-collected tests are just as sensitive as clinician-collected tests for the detection of CIN2+, adenocarcinoma in situ, and oncogenic HPV, and can be offered as a choice to all eligible patients. Find resources, webinars, CPD online learning modules, and information on how to support under-screened groups at www.acpcc.org.au/self-collection-campaign.
@Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer #selfcollectioncampaign #supportthechoice

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INCOMING: An Australian Government-funded national campaign promoting the option of HPV self-collection in cervical screening will begin in September.

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From Sept, a @healthgovau campaign will promote the #CervicalScreening #SelfCollection option in. GPs & nurses–are YOU ready to support your patients’ screening choices? Webinars, resources, & CPD courses at www.acpcc.org.au/self-collection-campaign @ACPCC_ #SelfCollectionCampaign #SupportTheChoice

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From Sept, a govt-funded campaign will promote the self-collection option in cervical screening. GPs & nurses–are YOU ready to support your patients’ screening choices? Webinars, resources, & CPD courses at www.acpcc.org.au/self-collection-campaign @ACPCC_ @healthgovau #SelfCollectionCampaign #SupportTheChoice

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Register for free webinars on the HPV #SelfCollection choice for #CervicalScreening. Funded by @healthgovau, @acpcc_ is assisting GPs & nurses in supporting patients to make informed screening choices & engage reluctant patients. https://acpcc.org.au/get-the-facts-webinar/

This campaign is funded by the Australian Government.

Resources for Healthcare Providers?

Visit our resource hub, designed for General Practitioners and healthcare providers, providing a range of educational resources on the National Cervical Screening Program. These materials aim to keep you informed about the latest clinical guidelines, support the adoption of HPV self-collection, and encourage active participation from your patients in screening efforts.

Stakeholder Toolkit

Campaign Background

For General HCP Audiences – Overall Campaign

For General HCP Audiences – Webinar Promotion

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Blog Post

Awareness-raising email for stakeholders