Sexual Health Service Tasmania

For the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of sexually transmissible infections (STIs), sexual functioning, and conditions impacting upon sexuality.  The service includes a multidisciplinary transgender service.

Availability

North South North West Statewide

Scope

The Sexual Health Service provides people with the opportunity to enhance their sexual health and well being and is staffed by doctors, nurses, psychologists and administrative staff.

Our services relate to:

  • sexual health checks
  • STIs diagnosis and treatment
  • HIV care
  • Hepatitis C management and treatment
  • care of gender questioning and gender diverse people
  • management of vulval discomfort and pain
  • brief psychological assessment and treatment
  • genital dermatology
  • counselling and information around sexuality, sexual function and safe sex
  • low cost vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B
  • safer sex supplies can be purchased
  • provides expert advice to clinicians on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of sexually transmissible infections (STIs), sexual functioning, and conditions impacting upon sexuality and gender.

We are committed to ensuring people are well informed and offer assistance with many aspects of gender enquiry and transition.  We can also refer to other support services if required.

We provide information in writing, over the telephone and in person.

Referral process

To contact the clinic see “clinic details” to the right on this page.

Clients who self-refer can make an appointment by calling either clinics.

Referral not essential, but if possible, please fax to the appropriate clinic.

A number of appointments may be required and linkage with a GP is recommended.

At the time of consultation, test requirements will be identified.

For emergencies outside of Sexual Health Service business contact your local Emergency Department.

Emergency

Proceed to Emergency Department (ED).
LGH ED Reception  – Phone: (03) 6777 6405  Fax: (03) 6777 5201
MCH ED* – Phone: (03) 6478 5120  Fax: (03) 6441 5923
NWRH ED* – Phone: (03) 6493 6351 Fax: (03) 6464 1926
RHH ED Reception – Phone: (03) 6166 6100  Fax: (03) 6173 0489

Advice for medical practitioners can be given by the Medical Officer In Charge (MOIC) - see HealthPathways Tasmania for contact information.
*MCH and NWRH MOICs request GPs call them prior to referring a patient to ensure the patient is being sent appropriately to a safe destination.

Routine / category 3

Next available appointment

Referral template

For use by health professionals only

Additional information

For doctors the following websites may be of benefit: