Canberra Sexual Health Centre is 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 can be contacted from Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm.
Phone: 02 5124 2184 or Fax: 02 5124 8200
For after-hours advice, please speak to a registered nurse at HealthDirect on 1800 022 222.
Appointments and clinic times
To help us maintain social distancing across the clinic, we now have an appointment system. Please do not come to the clinic if you do not have an appointment as you may not be able to be seen.
Please call 02 5124 2184 and one of our sexual health nurses will discuss your needs and book an appointment as necessary.
You can call to speak to the nurse about an appointment on:
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 9am and 4.30pm; and
- Wednesdays between 12.30pm and 4.30pm
Same day and next business day appointments are nearly always available.
Having a booked appointment means you will not have to wait too long.
We have telehealth options too.
COVID-safety: please do not come to the clinic if you are unwell and need COVID-19 testing https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/stay-safe-and-healthy/symptoms-and-getting-tested
Australia Day Long Weekend Opening Hours
The Canberra Sexual Health Centre will be closed on Monday 25th January 2021 AND Tuesday 26th January 2021.
We re-open 9am Wednesday 27th January 2021.
Booked appointment only - please call 5124 2184 to book your time.
For urgent sexual health care please see your GP, attend the emergency department or one of the Walk-in Centres located in Gungahlin, Belconnen, Dickson or Tuggeranong.
If you require HIV post exposure medication, please attend your nearest emergency department, or contact the PEP Hotline on 1800 737 669 for advice.
Frequently asked questions
Please check our FAQ page for information and answers to commonly asked questions, including information about our service changes.
Information for GPs
Specialist care is bulk-billed. Please provide named referrals addressed to Dr Sarah Martin or Dr Alexandra Tyson and fax to 02 5124 8200.