Resource CatalogueWA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program

Updated August 2017

Resources for consumers

Why you should have regular Pap smearsHP003759

Maximum order: 10

DL sized brochure. Provides general information about what a Pap smear is and the importance of regular cervical screening.

Well Women Equal Strong WomenHP009863

Maximum order: 20

DL sized brochure designed for Aboriginal women in a culturally appropriate format. Provides general information about what a Pap smear is and the importance of regular cervical screening.

An abnormal Pap smear - what does it mean?HP003924

Maximum order: 20

DL sized brochure. Provides more specific information about an abnormal Pap smear result, including details about follow-up and treatment.

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Women with intellectual disabilities need Pap smears too!HP010235

DL sized brochure designed for women with intellectual disabilities, and their carers. Provides information about what a Pap smear is and the importance of regular cervical screening.

Changes to cervical screening DL brochure

Double sided DL sized brochure. Provides information on the Renewal of the National Cervical Screening Program and the importance of regular cervical screening

Changes to cervical screening postcard

15cm x 10cm postcard. Provides information on the Renewal of the National Cervical Screening Program and the importance of regular cervical screening

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Posters and flipcharts

Don’t wait for a signHP12396

Maximum order: 10

A4 general promotional poster. Also available with a blank box where information about a specific organisation or event can be inserted.

Well Women Equal Strong WomenHP009891

Maximum order: 10

A4 promotional poster designed for Aboriginal women.

What about Pap smears?

Maximum order: 2

A5 flipchart. A visual teaching tool developed by SECCA, designed to be used one-on-one to assist in the delivery of information about Pap smears to women with disabilities.

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Resources for health professionals

WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program - Corporate Folder

HP000109

Maximum order: 10

An information kit containing one copy of all resources for health professionals (listed below)

WA Cervical Cytology Registry (CCR): A safety net for all women

HP008988

Maximum order: 10

Double sided A4 information card. Provides information about the functions of the WA Cervical Cytology Registry. Also features a diagram on the reverse side, depicting the typical sequence of HPV infection of the cervix.

Pap smears – NHMRC guidelines summary

HP010203

Maximum order: 10

Double sided A4 information card. A reference sheet which provides a summary of the 2005 NHMRC Guidelines for the management of asymptomatic women with screen-detected abnormalities. This resource is designed to assist medical practitioners to take appropriate action on receipt of Pap smear reports.

HPV – A guide for practitioners

HP011900

Maximum order: 10

Double sided A4 information sheet. A guide for health practitioners to explain the human papillomavirus (HPV), including HPV testing. Also includes advice on providing information to women about HPV.

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Histology codes

HP12463

Maximum order: 10

A4 information sheet. A guide for health practitioners to assist in the interpretation of the Cervical Histology Codes (specific to Western Australia).

Cytology codes

HP003308

Maximum order: 10

A4 information sheet. A guide for health practitioners to assist in the interpretation of the Cervical Cytology Codes.

Cervix sampling card

HP10202

Maximum order: 10

Double sided A4 information card. Information for health practitioners to assist in taking a high quality Pap smear. Includes a visual guide to assist in identifying abnormalities and variations of normal.

Protocol of actions chart

HP012441

Maximum order: 10

A4 information sheet. An overview for health practitioners of the protocol of actions for follow up and reminder letters in Western Australia.

Cervical screening essentials

NCSP CAN77

Maximum order: 10

A4 information kit containing four information sheets to assist health professionals to implement the recommendations of the ‘Screening to prevent cervical cancer: Guidelines for the management of asymptomatic women’

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If you cannot find what you are looking for, or wish to order more than the maximum number indicated for a resource, please contact Health Promotion staff on 13 15 56 or cervicalscreening@health.wa.gov.au

Visit the Cervical cancer prevention in the community webpage to access additional resources including equipment loans, presentations, tools and activities: http://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Cervical-cancer-prevention-in-the-commmunity

Alternative formatsThere are resources available in the following alternative formats:

Large print, Braille and audio CD format for women with a visual impairment Brochures in over 30 languages

Please visit the National Cervical Screening Program’s website to access and order these resources: http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/internet/screening/publishing.nsf/Content/resources-menu

This document can be made available in alternative formats on request for a person with a disability.

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