Our goal

Cervical cancer is preventable.

This body of research centers on achieving control and elimination of cervical cancer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and people with a cervix through vaccination against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), screening and treatment. The Cervical Cancer Elimination Team is embedded within the National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research.

Australia is on track to meet the World Health Organization elimination call, and become one of the first countries to achieve the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem. However, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be left behind unless we have in place an evidence-based, equitable and effective system of prevention through vaccination, screening and treatment.

Our research is designed with communities to provide locally tailored evidence and strategies. If you are intersted in working or studying with us, please contact us.

The figures in the artwork represent community family support, self care and internal health.
Baskets show gathering knowledge, filtering out toxicity, carrying strength and simplifying like old ways.
The rainbow serpent represents creation of new pathways that consume inequity, disease and racism. This also shows the inclusiveness of people from all backgrounds and identities.
The clapsticks mean culture, connections/song lines.
The circle design shows community and a holistic approach to working together.
The barramundi represents adaptation.

In 2025, Australia will be introducing a National Lung Cancer Screening Program. We are keen to hear from you about how to make this program more equitable, accessible and culturally safe.