Sydney Sexual Health Centre

This week is Men’s Health Week — a reminder for men and boys to look after their health and wellbeing, including s*xual health.

Save and share these useful resources with your mates.

Play Safe - Everything you need to know about healthy s*x and STI testing.
https://playsafe.health.nsw.gov.au/

S*xual Health Infolink - Speak with a s*xual health nurse for free and confidential advice.
https://www.shil.nsw.gov.au/

Multicultural HIV and Hepatitis Service - Find out more about hepatitis in your language
https://mhahs.org.au/

Hepatitis B and C advice and support
https://www.hep.org.au/

More resouces for men's health: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/men/Pages/default.aspx

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Last Friday, during HIV Testing Week, we officially launched the new HIV self-test vending machine at St George Hospital.

The machine is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, making it easier to access free, private and confidential HIV self-testing when it suits you.

To get a kit, all you need is a phone number or email address. You can do the test yourself and get a result in about 15 minutes.

Learn more from MyTest: https://mytest.health.nsw.gov.au/

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Our s*xual health services, including Sydney S*xual Health Centre, the Albion Centre and the Short Street Centre will be closed on Monday 8 June.

If you need medical care during this time, you can:
• Visit your local GP
• Attend the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital
• Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222
• Visit your nearest Urgent Care Service

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This National Reconciliation Week, we reflect on our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and the role each of us can play in building a respectful and connected future.

The 2026 theme, All In, calls on all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation.

All in, in action: our Aboriginal programs are co-designed with community to increase awareness, promote prevention and testing, and improve access to care for s*xually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses. Through this work, we aim to ensure education, support and resources are culturally safe and responsive to local needs.

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Have you attended Sydney S*xual Health Centre, the Albion Centre or Short Street Centre? We’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for committed consumers to join our S*xual Health Services Consumer Advisory Committee. The committee brings together people with lived experience of using our services to share feedback, ideas and suggestions that help us improve our services for you.

People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Your voice matters. Register your interest: https://forms.office.com/r/9U3Tifb8nP

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On 17 May 1990, the World Health Organisation removed homos*xuality from the International Classification of Diseases.

36 years later, LGBTQIA+ communities continue to show strength, resilience and pride. But many people still face discrimination, stigma and barriers to care.

Our services are committed to supporting communities who may experience disadvantage or barriers to care, including LGBTQIA+ communities. We are here to provide respectful, inclusive and affirming care for everyone.

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Pharmacy closure notice 📣

Sydney Hospital Pharmacy will be closed on Friday 15 May. Clients who need medication are encouraged to visit on another day.

For urgent medication requests, please speak with staff by calling 02 9382 7440.

Influenza is serious, but it isn’t as scary if you’re vaccinated🩹 Protect yourself and others from influenza.

Annual flu vaccinations are available at our S*xual Health Clinics for some eligible clients. Please contact us to book in for your vaccination if you are
• A person living with HIV and/or
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Your yearly flu vaccine offers you the best protection from serious illness.
For further information about influenza and broader NSW free vaccine eligibility please visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/Influenza/Pages/default.aspx