Finding respectful, non-judgmental sexual health care can be difficult. These clinics have been reviewed with sex workers and peer organisations to help identify supportive services for testing and treatment.
We know that it can be difficult to find a health service that understands the needs of sex workers. The services listed below have been identified as sex worker-friendly by sex workers and sex worker organisations. We have also cross checked these services with local sex worker organisations to make sure they are sex worker friendly.
Keep in mind that services may change and experiences may vary between clinics and health workers. You can also contact your local sex worker organisation for information about sex worker-friendly services in your area. They may also be able to tell you about fees, Medicare requirements, and whether a service can provide sexual health testing certificates for sex workers.
Bulk-billed means that the entire cost of the service will be covered under Medicare, for those who hold a Medicare card. Some clinics will be mixed-billing, which means that there might be gap payments for some services, or that some services might not be covered under Medicare. Therefore, the only expense that applies is the cost of any medication you are prescribed.
Private billing is applicable when services are either not covered under Medicare, only partially covered by Medicare, or someone does not have one of the following:
Some Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services may only provide services, or free services, to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you are considering using one of these services, contact them before attending to check who can access their services and whether any fees apply.
For example, Family Planning Australia offers free services (bulk-billed) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, full time students and concession card holders.
Laws are in place to protect your rights as a health consumer. If a health professional breaches your privacy or discriminates against you, you may be able to make a complaint. You can make a complaint directly to the health service or to the health complaints organisation (health ombudsman) in your state or territory.
For more information, see Making Complaints about Health Care Services or contact your local sex worker organisation.
Fast, free and confidential rapid HIV and STI testing service for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (including trans men), regardless of HIV status. Medicare not required.
(02) 9206 2000
167 Oxford Street
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Appointment only.
Monday – Friday 11:00am – 6:15pm
Saturday 11:30am – 2:30pm
Fast, free and confidential rapid HIV and STI testing service for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (including trans men), regardless of HIV status. Medicare not required.
(02) 9206 2000
404 King Street
Newtown NSW 2042
Appointment only.
Monday & Tuesday 2:30pm – 7:30pm
Sydney Sexual Health Centre (SSHC) is the oldest sexual health service in NSW, operating since 1933. They offer testing, treatment and management for sexually transmissible infections (STI) and HIV.
Medicare not required. Free.
(02) 9382 7440
Level 3, Nightingale Wing, Sydney Eye Hospital
8 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000
Appointment only.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30am – 5:45pm
Wednesday 12:30pm – 4:45pm
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC) provides expert sexual health information, advice, testing, treatment and support for sex workers, trans and gender diverse people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, people living with HIV and people who use drugs. Medicare card not required. Free.
(03) 9341 6200
580 Swanston Street
Carlton Victoria 3053
Walk-ins are prioritised for specific minorities – head to their website for more information.
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5:00pm
Crimson Plus clinic is a sex worker-only health clinic run by Respect Inc, Queensland's sex worker peer organisation. There is usually a peer educator running the desk and a Nurse Practitioner who has completed training on working with sex workers. Respect Inc can also organise transport for you if you like. Medicare card not required. Free.
Call or text 0493 462 043
Located in Caboolture, email [email protected] or call the number above for details.
Thursdays from 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Magenta is a peer-based project dedicated to providing services to support and promote the health and safety of people involved in the sex industry in Western Australia. Medicare card not required. Free.
(08) 9328 1387
170 Aberdeen Street
Northbridge WA 6003
Tuesday 3:30pm – 7:00pm (appointment only)
Wednesday 9:30am – 1:00pm (drop-ins available)
Adelaide Sexual Health Centre (ASHC), formerly Clinic 275, provides a free expert and confidential specialist sexual health service for South Australia. Medicare card not required. Free.
(08) 7117 2800
260 Currie Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Appointments required for anyone with signs or symptoms of an STI.
Monday and Friday 9:15am – 4:30pm
Tuesday and Wednesday 11:15am – 6:30pm
Friday 9:15am – 4:30pm
Canberra Sexual Health Centre (CSHC) provide free testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STI) and are the region’s largest HIV outpatient service. Medicare card not required. Free.
(02) 5124 2184
Hospital Road Building 8
Level 4, Garran ACT 2605
Appointment only.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9:00am – 4:30pm
Wednesdays 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Clinic 34 is a specialised sexual health service that provides testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and blood borne viruses in the Northern Territory. Clinic 34 has locations state-wide, in Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and Nhulunbuy. Medicare card not required. Free.
(08) 8951 7549
Ground Floor, Eurilpa House
25 Todd Street
Alice Springs NT 0870
Appointments are encouraged, please call if you require a walk-in appointment.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm
Clinic 34 is a specialised sexual health service that provides testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and blood borne viruses in the Northern Territory. Clinic 34 has locations state-wide, in Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and Nhulunbuy. Medicare card not required. Free.
(08) 8999 2678
Red Wing, John Hargrave Building (Building 4)
Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH)
105 Rocklands Drive
Tiwi NT 0810
Appointments are encouraged, please call if you require a walk-in appointment.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30am – 3:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am – 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am – 3:00pm
Clinic 34 is a specialised sexual health service that provides testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and blood borne viruses in the Northern Territory. Clinic 34 has locations state-wide, in Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and Nhulunbuy. Medicare card not required. Free.
(08) 8973 9049
First floor, O’Keefe House
Katherine Hospital campus
Gorge Road, Katherine NT 0852
Appointments are encouraged, please call if you require a walk-in appointment.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm
Clinic 34 is a specialised sexual health service that provides testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and blood borne viruses in the Northern Territory. Clinic 34 has locations state-wide, in Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and Nhulunbuy. Medicare card not required. Free.
(08) 8987 0357
CDC Building
Corner of Matthew Flinders Way and Chesterfield Circuit
Endeavour Square, Nhulunbuy Community
Nhulunbuy NT 0880
Appointments are encouraged, please call if you require a walk-in appointment.
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 3:30pm
Clinic 34 is a specialised sexual health service that provides testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and blood borne viruses in the Northern Territory. Clinic 34 has locations state-wide, in Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and Nhulunbuy. Medicare card not required. Free.
(08) 8962 4259
Tennant Creek Hospital
Corner Windly and Schmidt Streets
Tennant Creek NT 0860
Appointments are encouraged, please call if you require a walk-in appointment.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm
Under Sexual Health Service Tasmania, Clinic 23 provides the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, gender affirming services, care and management of HIV, PrEP and more.
(03) 6777 1371
23 Steele Street
Devonport TAS 7310
Appointment only.
This is an outreach clinic, please contact for details on the next available clinic.
Under Sexual Health Service Tasmania, Clinic 34 provides the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, gender affirming services, care and management of HIV, PrEP and more.
Appointment only.
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm (closed 1:00pm – 2:00pm)
Under Sexual Health Service Tasmania, Clinic 60 provides the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, gender affirming services, care and management of HIV, PrEP and more.
(03) 6166 2672
60 Collins Street
Hobart TAS 7000
Appointment only.
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4.30pm (closed 1:00pm – 2:00pm)