Sexual Health - Nowra

Overview

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COVID-19

The latest COVID-19 Information can be found here .

The Sexual Health clinic complies with NSW Health policies and procedures in regards to COVID-19 social distancing, testing and isolation, personal protective equipment (PPE) and service provision. We appreciate your patience, understanding and cooperation during this time. Appointments may need to be provided via telephone or rescheduled and deferred at short notice due to staffing availability and/or current NSW Health recommendations. Any patients or carers with symptoms are unable to attend and your appointment will be rescheduled. Please contact the clinic for any queries or concerns.

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About the service

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Sexual Health Service is a specialist HIV and Sexual Health Service providing free and confidential advice, testing and treatment for;

  • Management of sexually transmissible infections
  • Specialist management for HIV
  • Assessment and treatment for hepatitis C
  • Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for people with high risk of having been exposed to HIV within the last 72 hours
  • Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for people with high risk of exposure to HIV
  • Gender affirming care
  • Sexual health and LGBTQI+ counselling and support
  • Education and support for health care workers and GPs
  • Research and clinical trials.

Health Education Sessions and resources

Details of the latest Health Education Sessions and resources can be found by clicking here.

Who should access this service?

Our service provides confidential medical, nursing and counselling services for;

  • Men who have sex with men
  • People living with HIV
  • Sex workers
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
  • People who inject drugs
  • Young people at risk
  • Trans and gender diverse people
  • People with symptoms of an STI
  • People with a doctors referral

How do I access this service?

Contact the clinic for an appointment on (02) 4423 9353.

 

 

Contact Information

Shoalhaven Hospital
2 Scenic Drive
Nowra NSW 2541
Sexual Health Service
PO Box 21
Warrawong NSW 2502
02 4423 9353

Monday and Thursday  8:30am - 5:00pm.