Providing free and confidential information, counselling and treatment
The Centre is staffed by doctors and nurses trained in the area of Sexual Health.
As a specialist clinic we can provide you with advice or access to the latest information and treatment in this field.
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Canberra Sexual Health Centre
Building 5 The Canberra Hospital Garran ACT
Entrance off Gilmore Crescent
Phone (02) 6244 2184 (BH)
We check our answering machine regularly.
Fax (02) 6285 3395
www.health.act.gov.au/sexualhealth
About us
We test and treat these and other sexually transmitted infections (STI):
- Chlamydia
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Gonorrhoea
- Hepatitis
- HIV
HIV care provided by specialist physicians with full access to anti-viral and other HIV treatments.
Counselling and information for sexual health issues including:
- Safer sex practices
- Relationship difficulties
- Difficulties with sexual functioning
- Homosexuality and bisexuality
How much will it cost?
The service is free and a Medicare card is not required.
Many people who attend a sexual health service are concerned about confidentiality. We go to great lengths to ensure that your confidentiality and privacy is maintained. Our record system is not linked to The Canberra Hospital and our computer network is totally separate from any other network. It can only be accessed by authorised Canberra Sexual Health Centre staff.
Do I need a referral or an appointment?
No, you do not need a referral letter to be seen. Many doctors refer patients to the Centre for a second opinion or for help in the management of certain conditions. Please phone or attend Walk-In Clinics.
CSHC Clinics
Walk in, no appointment necessary:
9am-2pm Mon,Tues,
1.30pm-3.30pm Wed
9am-2pm Thurs, Fri
For Sexual Assault Care see link above.
What sort of tests will you do?
This depends upon the condition that you have. Most people who are seeking a full check up will require a blood test; men will need to provide a urine test at the clinic and women may require a vaginal examination. Recent advances in sexual health medicine mean that the number of tests required are kept to a minimum.
Do I have to have symptoms to attend?
No. Some people with an STI develop symptoms which can be very troubling; e.g pain while urinating or discharge from the penis or vagina; or ulcers or lumps in the genital area may also occur.
But many people who have an STI will be unaware that they are infected.
This is why a check up is important for anyone who has had unprotected intercourse (i.e. sexual contact without a condom).
We are happy to provide information and advice about sexual matters. Please feel free to call and have a chat with one of our experienced staff.
Remember
- If you have ever had sex, you can have a sexually transmitted infection (STI)
- Most people who have an STI do not have symptoms
- Testing for an STI is free and simple - consider it now
