Canberra Sexual Health Centre (CSHC) - Canberra Health Services

We are a specialist clinic providing professional and non-judgmental care.

We provide free testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STI) and are the region’s largest HIV outpatient service.

We welcome people with and without Medicare.

About this service

Our service is appointment only. We have telehealth or face to face options. To book an appointment or for any general enquiries call (02) 5124 2184 at these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 9:00am and 4:30pm
Wednesdays between 12:30 and 4:30pm.

If you need to, you can fax us on: (02) 5124 8200.

We provide:

Routine STI and blood borne virus screening
STI treatment
PREP (HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (HIV post exposure prophylaxis) medication
Transgender care
Immunisation, including Mpox (Monkeypox)
HIV care
Education, support, and information on STI and sexual health.

Please note – we do not provide routine cervical screening or contraception.

For after-hours PEP (HIV post exposure prophylaxis) medication, visit your nearest Emergency Department.

M-clinic

This is an afterhours clinic for men who have sex with men and do not have STI symptoms.

We run this clinic on the first Tuesday of the month from 4.30pm - 7pm.

Call us to book for this clinic.

Strip clinic

This clinic offers convenient and free testing for STI and blood borne viruses for LGBTIQ+ community members, as well as prescriptions for PREP (HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis).

We run this clinic in partnership with Meridian (formerly AIDS Action Council) on a Monday evening each month from 4.30pm to 7pm.

Call us or Meridian to find out the next clinic date and to book an appointment at this clinic.

Who we care for

Our sexual health services are available for everyone aged 14 years and over including:

LGBTIQ+ populations
people living with HIV
young people
sex workers
people without Medicare
asylum seekers and refugees
international students
anyone aged 14 years and over with sexual health concerns.

You can self-refer to the clinic.

Your GP can also send us a referral, which we appreciate.

We review referrals and contact people promptly.

How to access this service

Our service is appointment only. We have telehealth or face to face options. To book an appointment or for any general enquiries call (02) 5124 2184 at these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 9:00am and 4:30pm
Wednesdays between 12:30 and 4:30pm.

You can call us using a free interpreter. The operator will connect you to the interpreter and our clinic. First call 131 450 and tell the operator:

the language you speak
your name
that you want to call Canberra Sexual Health Centre at Canberra Hospital on 02 5124 2184.

What to expect

Our services are completely confidential and all information you provide us is kept securely within our clinic.

Our bookings nurse will ask you about your sexual practices and some personal information to ensure you are booked into the appropriate clinician.

All our clinicians are specially trained in providing sexual health care and are non-judgemental and supportive.

If it is the first time you have visited our service, we will ask you to complete a sexual health history form. This informs the care and testing you might need.

We ask that you arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your booking, to allow time to time for registering at reception and completing forms.

Medical students

As we are a teaching hospital, at times there may be a student present for your consultation. Where possible, you will be informed at the time of booking and you can opt out if you prefer. If you agree, you will be asked again at the clinic if a student can be present for your consultation.

Results

Results can take up to 7 days. We will contact you if we need to discuss your results. You can also access all your results via the ACT Health Digital Health Record app – myDHR.

If you need treatment, we can organise this in our clinic or with a prescription for medication.

What to bring to your appointment

Medicare card - if you have one
Any letters or correspondence from your GP
Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins.

Where we’re located

Canberra Sexual Health Centre, Building 8, Level 4, Canberra Hospital.

We have directions to the Canberra Sexual Health Centre and Canberra Hospital.

Resources

Health information sheets

We have a range of health information sheets available.

Sexual Health, Lifestyle and Relationship Program (SHLiRP)

SHLiRP is a collaboration between Sexual Health & Family Planning ACT & Canberra Sexual Health Centre. The program brings sexual health screening and relationship education to secondary colleges in the ACT.

Check out SHLiRP Resources website for more details, or watch the video.