The NSW Sexual Health Infolink (SHIL) is a state-wide, nurse-led, NSW Health service. SHIL supports people to manage STIs, BBVs, HIV PrEP and PEP, and other emerging infections. The phone line is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:30pm. Phone: 1800 451 624.
Nurse Nettie is an online service that provides sexual health information to young people living in NSW. Run by a team of qualified sexual health nurses, Nurse Nettie is here to help answer any questions you may have about sex or sexual health. Phone: 1800 451 624.
healthdirect provides easy access to trusted, quality health information and advice online and over the phone. Their advice line is open 24 hours. Phone: 1800 022 222.
Let them know provides advice and help with confidential and anonymous contact tracing for all sexual partners.
Better to Knowis a site for Aboriginal people to get information about STIs and where to get tested. The site also offers a way to tell sexual partners without them knowing who you are.
Take Blaktion provides information about healthy sex, STI testing, and condoms for Aboriginal people. Take Blaktion promotes sexual health for young Aboriginal people across NSW. Stay ready so you can stay deadly.
Family Planning Australia is an independent, non-profit organisation. Family Planning Australia clinics are confidential and open to everyone. It is advisable to make an appointment. Most consultations are provided at no cost or low cost. Family Planning Australia services include advice and supply of contraception, pregnancy tests and counselling, pap tests, breast checks and tests and treatment for STIs.
Call the Family Planning Australia Talkline on 1300 658 886 for reproductive and sexual health information and advice. It is free, confidential and available Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm .
ACON Health and ACON's TransHub has a range of resources for community health, inclusion and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders.
Kaleido Health, located in Redfern, is a specialised LGBTQ+ health service that provides access to to appropriate, safe, inclusive and person-centred health care for sexuality and gender diverse people in NSW.
Play Safe has everything young people need to know about healthy relationships and consent, safe sex, condoms, STI testing and treatment. It also has a range of interactive features for self-assessment and peer support, including help with finding an STI testing location.
Planet Puberty supports parents and carers of children with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder with the latest information, strategies and resources for supporting their child through puberty.
Frank provides young people with reliable sexual health information on contraception, STIs, consent, and relationships.
NSW Health sexual assault services are located across NSW. They provide free services including crisis counselling, information and support, medical care and forensic examination, ongoing counselling, group work and court preparation and support for anyone who has been sexually assaulted. This includes services for children, young people and adults who have been sexually abused as well as their non-offending parents/carers, partners, families and other supporters.
These services are based in hospitals and community health services across NSW. There is a sexual assault service in your area open 24 hours a day. You do not need to have reported the sexual assault to the police to receive help.
The NSW Sexual Violence Helpline (formerly NSW Rape Crisis Centre) has a 24-hour crisis line (02) 9819 6565 or 1800 424 017 (outside Sydney).
The NSW Domestic Violence Line provides counselling and referrals to women experiencing domestic violence. 1800 656 463 (24 hours).
The Multicultural Health Communication Service includes information from NSW Health on sexual health in a variety of languages.
The NSW Multicultural HIV and Hepatitis C Servicesupports people from diverse cultural and language backgrounds across New South Wales to address HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and sexual health. Its site includes information on HIV, viral hepatitis, sexual health and more in a variety of community languages.
The International Student Health Hub was developed to improve access to sexual and reproductive health information and services for international students in NSW. The Hub covers topics including sexual and reproductive health, overseas student health cover, the Australian Health Care System, relationships, contraception and pregnancy, and more.
Needle and Syringe Program outlets are different service models that provide people who inject drugs with a range of ways to access sterile injecting equipment. Approved outlets are listed on the NSW Health website.
If you've found a needle or syringe that does not belong to you, do not touch it. Call the NSW Needle Clean Up Hotline on 1800 633 353 to organise its safe removal. For more information, visit Community sharps management.
Alcohol and other drug treatment is available through publicly funded and private services across NSW. There are a range of treatment types suited to people with different needs and in different situations. To talk with someone about treatment needs and options, contact:
