Regular Pap smears prevent cervical cancer. Protect yourself.

Pap smears save lives:

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable of all cancers
If you are aged 18-70 years and have ever been sexually active you should have regular Pap smears every two years
Even if you have had the vaccination for Human Papillomavirus (HPV), you still need to have regular Pap smears every two years

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WA Pap Smear Provider Initiative

Nurses and midwives that are credentialed Pap smear providers (PSPs) ensure that women have access to high quality cervical screening services and assist women in overcoming potential barriers that may prevent them from participating in regular cervical screening.

Kristy Cooper, Senior Nurse, Nurse Practitioner Candidate, Coral Bay

"As a credentialed PSP, I feel that I have the skills and competencies to deliver high quality Pap smears in my remote location (which does not have a permanent medical officer presence). Being a credentialed PSP ensures that the Coral Bay Community has quality of service provision, gender sensitivity, effective health surveillance, early detection and interventions."

Find out more information about WA Pap Smear Providers.

Women update your contact details

When you are overdue for a Pap smear, the Cervical Cytology Registry (CCR) of WA will send you a reminder letter.

To update your contact details call the CCR on 13 15 56.