Canberra Sexual Health Centre (CSHC) - Canberra Health Services

Mpox (monkeypox) vaccination information

Information about mpox and vaccination is available on the ACT Health website.

To book an mpox vaccination at Canberra Sexual Health Centre, please call us on 5124 2184.

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

You can contact us from Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5:00pm:

Phone: (02) 5124 2184
Fax: (02) 5124 8200

To help maintain social distancing across the clinic, services are provided by appointment only. Please do not come to the clinic if you do not have an appointment as you may not be able to be seen.

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
HIV care
Education, support and information on STI and sexual health.

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

We offer after hours clinics for gay and bisexual men.

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.

Bookings are preferred and last-minute appointments are usually available.

Strip clinic

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

We run this clinic in partnership with Meridian (formerly AIDS Action Council) and Capital Health Network 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 including:

LGBTIQ+ populations
People living with HIV
Young people
Sex workers
People without Medicare
Asylum seekers and refugees
International students.

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

Please call (02) 5124 2184 to speak with one of our sexual health nurses. We will discuss your needs and book an appointment as necessary.

You can call to speak to the bookings nurse at these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 9am and 4.30pm

Wednesdays between 12.30pm and 4.30pm

Same day or next business day appointments are nearly always available.

Having a booked appointment means you will not have to wait too long in the waiting room.

You can call us on the above number to book into M-clinic and STRIP-clinic.

We have telehealth options too, so please let the nurse know if you’d prefer a telehealth appointment and we can tell you if that is suitable for the care you need.

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.