Clinical FAQ's

How can I talk to a Sexual Health and HIV Professional?

Many states have sexual health, reproductive health and HIV infolines where you can ask questions sexual health and HIV information.

Infolines are often staffed by specialist nurses who provide info to community members and info and support to other health professionals.

Below is a list of statewide Infolines (the list is not exhaustive and you may find more)

NSW - Sexual Health Infoline 1800 451 624 www.stipu.nsw.gov.au/shil

           Family Planning NSW 1300 658 886 www.fpnsw.org.au

Vic - Melbourne Sexual Health Centre 03 9341 6200 ; Connectline 1800 038 125 www.connectline.com.au

        Family Planning Victoria 1800 013 952

QLD - Health Infomation Line for Women 07 3839 9988 or 1800 017 676

          General health info 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) ; www.health.qld.gov.au/sexhealth

WA - WA Sexual Health Helpline 08 9227 6178 www.fpwa.org.au

         B2 Clinic Freemantle 08 9431 3145 or 1800 628 909

SA - 1300 883 793 or 1800 188 171 or email questions to sexualhealthhotline@health.sa.gov.au

Tas - 1800 675 859 connected to nurses via Hobart reception

NT - 08 8999 2678 Clinic 34 in Darwin

ACT - 02 6244 2184 Canberra Sexual Health Clinic

I am a nurse intersted in sexual health nursing, what do I need to do to get into the speciality?

A day in the life of a sexual health nurse by Matiu Bush .   Matiu works as a sexual health nurse practitioner at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and he describes one work day, it is a great read and full of interesting information.