From 1 July 2022, the National Cervical Screening Program removed previous criteria which limited access to self-collection for screening to a small group of people. Now, self-collection is available to all cervical screening participants. They can either choose to have their screening sample collected by their healthcare practitioner using a speculum or to collect their own by inserting a thin swab gently into their vagina. Participants are also able to get their health care practitioner to assist them to take the vaginal swab.