In 2017, the National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week was held from November 13-19. During Awareness Week, ACCF is encouraging women to make a commitment to get up-to-date with their cervical screening and paint their nails orange in support of cervical health awareness. Joined by Jana Pittman, Sarah Maree Cameron and Lisa Lockland-Bell as our 2017 Ambassadors.
Cervical Screening Changes
The National Cervical Screening Program will be changing dramatically from December 1st 2017, which will impact all women across Australia. This is the biggest change to women’s health in decades and so it is more important than ever that women ensure they are being screened regularly. This year ACCF will be communicating these changes to women throughout the country and encourage Australians to engage in the conversation about cervical health.
What’s happening during Awareness Week 2017?
ACCF will be hosting events across the country this Awareness Week! We will be lighting up landmarks in capital cities right around Australia, including the Brisbane Story Bridge, Canberra Telstra Tower and Melbourne Town Hall. ACCF will also be working with our overseas partners in developing countries to celebrate Cervical Cancer Awareness Week around the world.
If you are in the area head down to one of our local events!
Launceston Shopping Event
Date: Thursday, 16th of November
Time: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Location: Blue Illusion, Launceston
Enjoy light refreshments & chic styling advice while doing your part to support cervical cancer awareness.
Fashion Parade Fundraiser
Date: Friday, 17th of November
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Blue Illusion, Westfield Carindale
Awareness Week Merchandise
During Awareness Week ACCF will be selling our “Are You Up To Date” t-shirts to remind you and your friends to keep on top of your health. Purchase yours by visiting here.
To purchase a bottle of gorgeous Lilypad Lacquer “Up-to-date” orange nail polish please email info@accf.org.au and ACCF will organise for it to be sent out to you.
Check out the Comfort Checklist
One of the biggest goals of Awareness Week is to encourage women who are under-screened (or have never gotten a Pap Test) to take charge of their cervical health. ACCF is thrilled to launch the Comfort Checklist; a reassuring guide to make Pap Test’s less daunting. If this sounds like you, print out the Comfort Checklist and discuss it with your doctor when going for a screening.
Want to get involved?
Be a part of this year’s Awareness Week and support cervical cancer awareness by hosting your own event! To register an event, check out this page.
Keep your eyes open for updates in the lead up to Awareness Week on our website and social media channels, and by signing up to our bi-monthly newsletter. If you would like to know more or get involved, please contact Sylvia Gett
ACCF is always looking for more organisations to partner with us to spread the message of cervical health this Awareness Week. To find out how, check out our partnership opportunities or sponsorship packages.
Have a look at our previous years here:
2016
2015
2014
Together we can eliminate cervical cancer.
