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Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer

Our goal is to help achieve the elimination of cervical cancer worldwide.

For over 50 years, the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer has contributed to the prevention of cervical cancer and infectious diseases in Australia.

16/06/2026

Meet the people working in the Australian HPV Reference Laboratory at ACPCC.
Their work focuses on the quality, reliability and performance of HPV testing — from evaluating and validating HPV assays to supporting quality assurance and laboratory practice. The team provides specialist advice, training and technical support that helps laboratories and screening programs maintain confidence in HPV‑based approaches.
Much of this work happens quietly, but it underpins HPV testing systems in Australia and across the Indo‑Pacific — supporting the global effort to eliminate cervical cancer.

03/06/2026

Early bird registration for the Eliminating Cervical Cancer 2026 Conference (ECC2026) has been extended until 30 June— don’t miss your chance to register at the reduced rate.
Early bird in person registration is available for $1,135.50 (GST ex). After the early bird period, regular pricing will apply. Virtual attendance is also available for $400, with complimentary virtual registrations offered to delegates from developing countries.
ECC2026, taking place 25-27 November, with a cocktail reception to kick off proceedings on the 24th, marks another pivotal moment in the global effort to eliminate cervical cancer. ECC2026 will bring together leading researchers, policymakers, clinicians and health sector leaders to share progress, tackle ongoing challenges, and strengthen collaboration across our region and beyond.
This is an important opportunity to be part of the global conversation shaping the future of cervical cancer elimination.
For further details and to register, visit
https://acpcc.org.au/c4/ecc2026/

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

21/05/2026

We were thrilled to be a sponsor at the Australian Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology Updates Course over the weekend. Members of our Clinical Education and Laboratory Teams staffed a resource booth which had lots of great engagement with colposcopists from Australia and New Zealand. The course also provided an opportunity to catch-up with the nurses going through our Victorian Department of Health funded colposcopy training program, in addition to a nurse colposcopist trainee colleague from Sydney!

12/05/2026

Meet the people behind ACPCC’s Population Health Data & Reporting team. Working with complex cancer screening program data every day, they analyse and interpret information to turn numbers into meaningful insight. This behind‑the‑scenes work supports evidence‑informed decision‑making, monitoring and continuous improvement in cancer screening service delivery and participation— helping ensure cancer prevention efforts are guided by what’s working and where focus is needed.

05/05/2026

Secure your place at the Eliminating Cervical Cancer 2026 Conference (ECC2026).
With strong interest already building, now is the time to register for ECC2026, taking place at the Sofitel in Melbourne from 24–27 November 2026.
Researchers, policymakers, clinicians and health-sector leaders will come together in person and online to share the latest evidence, reflect on progress, and identify what more is needed to improve equity and accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer.
Early bird in-person registration (until 15 June): $1,135.50 (ex GST)
Virtual registration: $400
Reserve your place now — we look forward to welcoming you to ECC2026 in November.
https://coms.app/ecc2026/

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

28/04/2026

HPV vaccination is cancer prevention.
The HPV vaccine protects against virus types responsible for over 85% of cervical cancers, as well as other HPV‑related cancers.
Maintaining strong vaccination coverage is essential to protecting future generations and achieving cervical cancer elimination.
At ACPCC, we support prevention strategies that make elimination possible.

23/04/2026

World Immunisation Week recognises the impact of vaccines in preventing serious disease.
HPV vaccination is central to cervical cancer prevention. Combined with regular cervical screening, it puts elimination within reach. ACPCC supports these efforts by strengthening screening pathways, workforce capability, and the systems that underpin participation and follow‑up.

21/04/2026

Today, we were delighted to host members of the Cambodian Ministry of Health ក្រសួងសុខាភិបាលនៃព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា, representatives from the World Bank Group and the
Nossal Institute for Global Health to discuss Cambodia’s approach to cervical screening and cervical cancer elimination.
Thanks to the Australian Global Health Alliance for making this meeting possible.
Pacific Friends of Global Health

14/04/2026

We’re excited to announce a milestone for diagnostic pathology in Australia.
ACPCC (or VCS Pathology) has received NATA accreditation for the Genius Digital Diagnostics System, making us the first laboratory in Australia to be accredited for this technology.
The Genius is an FDA and TGA approved digital diagnostics system with an AI-developed algorithm that combines automated screening tools with advanced image analysis to support faster, more consistent, and higher quality reporting.
This accreditation marks an important step forward in digital cytology and signals a significant shift in how diagnostic services will be delivered in the years ahead.

31/03/2026

Meet the people who make up ACPCC’s courier team. Their work days start early and require reliability, patience and safe handling — transporting specimens and materials between services so testing and reporting can happen without delay. Their work is essential to keeping prevention pathways moving smoothly.

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