Sexual Health Service Tasmania
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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:
- Transgender Services - Statewide Sexual Health Service (for people from 15 years to adults)
- Tasmanian Gender Service (for children and young people up to 18 years) (gender dysphoria / gender diversity)
- Melbourne Sexual Health Centre