Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer

14/10/2026

A well-deserved recognition for Alvin Lee, who has been featured in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health's 25th anniversary alumni campaign. In reflecting on his Master of Public Health studies, Alvin credits the program with preparing him for a diverse career across public health, culminating in his current role leading population health initiatives to eliminate cervical cancer. Congratulations, Alvin.

07/10/2026

We are partnering with the ANMF Vic Branch to deliver a free webinar for nurses and midwives on the National HPV Vaccination Program and the National Cervical Screening Program. Nurses and midwives play a critical role in Australia’s efforts to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem. Join us for practical updates on elimination progress, vaccine eligibility, HPV self-collection, cervical screening in pregnancy, colposcopy and more! Relevant for those working in both primary and tertiary care, this webinar will provide practical tools and insights to support you in practice. Register here: qrco.de/cs-the-facts

01/10/2026

Congratulations to Dr Su Pei Khoo on this well-deserved recognition for her presentation at the APOCP Scientific Conference. We look forward to welcoming Su Pei to ECC2026 this November

01/10/2026

Standard registration closes soon for ECC2026.
Join leaders, clinicians, researchers and advocates from across Australia and the world as we work towards eliminating cervical cancer.
Register by 31st October 2026 to secure the standard registration rate. From 1st November 2026, the late registration rate of $1,599.50 (+GST) will apply.
Whether you're attending in person or online, ECC2026 offers three days of expert presentations, panel discussions, networking opportunities and collaboration with others working at the forefront of cervical cancer elimination and care.
Visit qrco.de/ECC-2026 for details and registration.

University of Sydney; The University of Melbourne; The Australian National University; Kirby Institute

21/09/2026

“Eliminating cervical cancer requires more than screening. We must build sustainable treatment capacity and ensure everyone can access timely, life-saving care.”

We are delighted to welcome Dr Kathleen M. Schmeler, Professor in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, as a plenary speaker at ECC2026.

Dr Schmeler will present on Building global treatment capacity and linkages to care, exploring the critical role of treatment services in achieving cervical cancer elimination and ensuring equitable access to care worldwide.

Join us in Melbourne from 25–27 November 2026 for ECC2026: Recognising Progress. Addressing Challenges.

Visit qrco.de/ECC-2026 for details and registration.

The Australian National University; Kirby Institute; The University of Melbourne; University of Sydney

17/09/2026

07/09/2026

Women’s Health Week is a good moment to focus on system improvements that support access to healthcare. Self‑collection has created opportunities to significantly reduce barriers to cervical screening, particularly for under‑screened groups. ACPCC has supported this through national health professional education and practical resources to improve confidence and uptake. In Q1 2026 self-collected tests made up more than half of all HPV screening tests in Australia.

03/09/2026

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month.

Cervical cancer is one type of gynaecological cancer. It develops in the cervix and is most often caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), a common infection.

Regular cervical screening checks for HPV and can prevent 9 out of 10 cervical cancers.

You should have a Cervical Screening Test if you:

✅ are a woman or person with a cervix
✅ are aged 25 to 74
✅ have ever had sexual contact with another person

This applies regardless of your sexual orientation or gender identity.

Even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine, regular cervical screening is still important. The vaccine protects against most, but not all, HPV types that can cause cervical cancer.

👉 Learn more about cervical cancer via the link in the comments.

27/08/2026

Student registrations are now available for ECC2026. To support the next generation of researchers, clinicians and public health professionals, we've introduced a dedicated student registration category with a significantly reduced registration fee.
For $742 + GST, eligible full-time students can access all conference sessions, catering and the Welcome Reception. Student registrations are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To access the student rate, contact the conference team at [email protected]. Proof of full-time student status will be required. T&Cs apply.
The University of Melbourne; Kirby Institute; The Australian National University; University of Sydney

25/08/2026

Members of the ACPCC team at The University of Melbourne, supporting the next generation of public health professionals at the Public Health Careers Fair hosted by the Public Health Association Australia, Australasian Epidemiological Association, and University of Melbourne's Population and Global Health Students' Society.