GOT SYMPTOMS?

Most STIs don't have symptoms and you might never know you have been infected with one. But if you do get symptoms, the most common ones are pain when peeing, sores or blisters, lumps, or a discharge from your vagina or penis.

If you think you have symptoms of an STI use the Time To Test? online risk assessment tool. We'll ask you a few questions about your recent sexual activity and at the end we'll tell you what to do next. 

 

Aboriginal artwork for SSHC

 

SSHC is located on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay respect to their elders, past, present, and emerging.

 

About You

We deliver services especially to those from some priority groups, so if you see yourself as belonging to any of these, then SSHC is the place for you.
Living with HIV

We have HIV specialist staff and provide free and confidential testing, treatment and care for people at risk of or living with HIV.

Make an appointment or see our Visiting Us page for more information on our services.

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 Last updated on 11/08/2021

Gay Men / MSM

 

We encourage regular HIV, STI and hepatitis testing for gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men.

We offer:

  • free and confidential testing
  • vaccination (hepatitis A, hepatitis B)
  • management of STIs and HIV
  • free condoms
  • counselling

Use our Time to Test? online risk assessment tool if you think you might have been at risk for an STI or HIV.

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PrEP is the use of antiretroviral drugs, taken by HIV negative people to prevent HIV infection. PrEP stands for pre exposure prophylaxis. Unlike post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) which is taken after a potential exposure to HIV, PrEP is taken on an ongoing basis and it provides protection against HIV. Studies from around the world have shown that if PrEP is taken daily, it prevents HIV.

If you would more information about PrEP, please ask your doctor or nurse when you visit, or find more information at www.endinghiv.org.au

Get further information about HIV and AIDS and living with HIV or AIDS.

SSHC partners with ACON to provide a peer-led testing service on Oxford st.

You can book here:

https://endinghiv.org.au/test-often/book-a-test/

Last updated on 11/08/2021

Sex Workers

We encourage regular HIV and STI testing for sex workers.

We offer:

  • free and confidential STI testing
  • vaccination (hepatitis B)
  • management of STIs and HIV
  • free condoms
  • health education
  • counselling

We also provide services for Chinese and Thai sex workers including:

  • Health education in Thai and Chinese
  • Outreach to parlours throughout Sydney

Thai clinic

  • Monday 1pm - 5pm
  • Thursday 1pm - 5pm

Chinese clinic

  • Tuesday 1pm - 5pm

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Last updated on 11/08/2021

Aboriginal

Click here if you would like to contact an Aboriginal Liaison Officer to support your visit

We encourage regular STI, HIV and hepatitis testing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We offer:

  • free and confidential testing
  • vaccination (hepatitis A, hepatitis B)
  • management of STIs and HIV
  • free condoms
  • counselling 

We offer assessment and treatment for hepatitis B and C.

You can request to see a clinician of a certain gender. We can also connect you to Aboriginal Sexual Health Workers or dedicated Aboriginal Health Services.

 

Use our Time To Test? online risk assessment tool if you think you might have been at risk for an STI or HIV.

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Last updated on 16/09/2022

Injecting Drugs

You can have all of your STI, HIV and hepatitis testing and treatment done free at SSHC.

We are a secondary NSP service and part of the NSW Needle Syringe Program(NSP). We provide free sterile injecting equipment via a self-service (fit pack) dispenser located on Level 3 just near the lift and reception.

Use our Time To Test? online risk assessment tool if you think you might have been at risk for an STI or HIV.

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Last updated 18/12/2020

 

Young People

We run a free sexual health clinic for young people at Headspace Bondi Junction called the Satellite clinic.

To be eligible to attend the Satellite clinic you must be 25 years old and under and an Australian permanent resident or citizen. (If you are a backpacker, traveller or overseas student complete Time To Test? tool or contact NSW Sexual Health Infolink on 1800 451 624 for information where you can get help).

At the Satellite youth clinic you can get:

  • STI/HIV and pregnancy testing, as well as treatment, advice and support
  • Safer sex information and free condoms
  • The "morning after pill" and talk about better contraception methods e.g. "the pill"
  • Hepatitis vaccinations and discuss cervical cancer vaccinations
  • Advice about relationship and sexuality issues
  • Help in finding other services that can support you

You do not need an appointment - just drop in between:

Monday and Wednesday 3-7 pm (excluding public holidays). 

We are located at: headspace bondi junction

20 Bronte road, Bondi Junction (located next to 400 bus stop and the opening of Westfield shopping centre)

Phone: 9366 8800

Email us at Satellite@health.nsw.gov.au

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Last updated on 28/11/2022

OUR SERVICES

NSW Sexual Health Infolink (SHIL)

If you require further information or advice please contact the NSW Sexual Health Infolink on 1800 451 624.

Need an interpreter?

Please call the Sydney Health Care Interpreter Service on 9515 0030 or
the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450

 

Last updated on 4/1/23