ACT local health services

Whether you are looking for specific sexual and reproductive health information, or just need of a bit more information or support it’s important that you find the right services to speak to.

STI testing, treatment and advice

Canberra Sexual Health Centre
Building 5 Canberra Hospital, Gilmore Cres, Garran ACT 2605 (behind National Capital Private Hospital)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.00am to 2.00pm, and Wednesday 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Free walk-ins and booked appointments accepted.
(02) 5124 2184
Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT
1st Floor, 28 University Ave, Canberra City
Tuesday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm, and Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm.
Walk-ins and booked appointments accepted.
(02) 6247 3077
The Junction Youth Health Centre
30 Scotts Crossing, Canberra City ACT
Monday to Friday
Free for people aged 12-25.
Walk-ins and booked appointments accepted.
(02) 6232 2423
ACT Walk-in Centres
Tuggeranong: Anketell St & Pitman St, Greenway
Belconnen: 56 Lathlain St, Belconnen
Gungahlin: Ernest Cavanagh St, Gungahlin
7 days a week, 7.30am to 10pm
Free walk-ins. Only chlamydia tests available.
13 22 81
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Service
63 Boolimba Cres, Narrabundah ACT 2604
5 days a week, 9am to 5pm.
Free walk-ins and booked appointments accepted.
(02) 6284 6222
Meridian
Havelock House, 85 Northbourne Ave, Turner ACT 2612 The services below are run by the Canberra Sexual Health Centre.

Strip Clinic – after-hours outreach clinic for the Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Bisexual and Intersex.
Click here to find next available date. Bookings are required at (02) 6257 2855.

M Clinic – after-hours STI checks for gay and bisexual men who don’t have symptoms.
First Monday of each month 4.30pm to 7pm. Bookings can be made at (02) 5124 2184.
You can also access your local GP.

Unplanned pregnancy counselling and contraception advice

Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT
1st Floor, 28 University Ave, Canberra City
Tuesday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm, and Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm.
Walk-ins and booked appointments accepted.
(02) 6247 3077
The Junction Youth Health Centre
30 Scotts Crossing, Canberra City ACT
Monday to Friday
Free for people aged 12-25.
Walk-ins and booked appointments accepted.
(02) 6232 2423
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Service
63 Boolimba Cres, Narrabundah ACT 2604
5 days a week, 9am to 5pm.
Free walk-ins and booked appointments accepted.
(02) 6284 6222
Marie Stopes Canberra
ACT Health building, 1 Moore St, Canberra Ave, Canberra City
Monday to Saturday
Booked appointments and free helpline at 1300 405 568 available.
1300 003 707
Gynaecology Centres Australia Canberra
1 Morisset House, Morisset St, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Monday to Friday
Booked appointments accepted.
(02) 6299 5559
You can also access your local GP or gynaecologist.

Contraception

Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT
1st Floor, 28 University Ave, Canberra City
Tuesday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm, and Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm.
Walk-ins and booked appointments accepted.
(02) 6247 3077
The Junction Youth Health Centre
30 Scotts Crossing, Canberra City ACT
Monday to Friday
Free for people aged 12-25.
Walk-ins and booked appointments accepted.
(02) 6232 2423
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Service
63 Boolimba Cres, Narrabundah ACT 2604
5 days a week, 9am to 5pm.
Free walk-ins and booked appointments accepted.
(02) 6284 6222
Marie Stopes Canberra
ACT Health building, 1 Moore St, Canberra Ave, Canberra City
Monday to Saturday
Booked appointments and free helpline at 1300 405 568 available.
1300 003 707
Gynaecology Centres Australia Canberra
1 Morisset House, Morisset St, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Monday to Friday
Booked appointments accepted.
(02) 6299 5559
ACT Walk-in Centres
Tuggeranong: Anketell St & Pitman St, Greenway
Belconnen: 56 Lathlain St, Belconnen
Gungahlin: Ernest Cavanagh St, Gungahlin
7 days a week, 7.30am to 10pm
Free walk-ins. Only chlamydia tests available.
13 22 81
You can also access your local GP or gynaecologist.

Sexual violence support

Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS)

DVCS provides a 24/7 counselling service.

Call DVCS on (02) 6280 0900.

Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC)

CRCC provides a crisis counselling line, Indigenous community support, counselling to victims and their families, and community education programs.

Call CRCC on (02) 6247 2525.

Mental health

For immediate crisis support

Lifeline

Lifeline provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Call 13 11 14 anytime.
Crisis support chat is available 7.00pm to midnight (Canberra time) 7 days.

Kids Helpline

Kids Helpline provides free 24/7 phone and online counselling for all young Australians aged between 5 and 25.

Call 1800 55 1800 anytime.
WebChat counselling.

For non-immediate help

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue is a nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online information and advice for a cost of a local call.

Call 1300 22 4636.
Online chat is available 3.00pm to midnight, 7 days a week.
Email response within 24 hours.

Butterfly Foundation

Butterfly Foundation provides support for anyone in Australia concerned about eating disorders and body image.

headspace Canberra is a free or low cost, confidential service where 12 to 25 years old can access mental health professionals. headspace offers a range of supports for young people worried about their drug and alcohol use, mental, physical or sexual wellbeing.

Call (02) 5109 9700.