Your Health Guide
No judgement, just facts. Find reliable information and connect with real support
Sexual Health: What You Need To Know
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Sexual Health Info Link
Find evidence-based health information on through non-judgemental NSW sexual health nurses.
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Nurse Nettie
Talk to a sexual health nurse for free online or on the phone (1800 451 624)
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Play Safe
Learn about sexual health, healthy sex and relationships.
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Safe Sex Quiz
Put your safe sex knowledge to the test with the safe sex quiz (approx. 2 mins)
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HIV Hub
Learn about HIV prevention, testing, treatment and support services.
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PrEP for HIV Prevention
Find out more about PrEP for HIV prevention, including dosage information, options and availability.
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How to get a Medicare Card
Learn how to get your own Medicare card if you’re over 15 years old and are an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
STI & HIV Prevention
STI stands for Sexually Transmissible Infection
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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Why Use Condoms
Learn why condoms are the best protection against STIs and unplanned pregnancy.
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How to Use Condoms
Learn how to put on a condom and what to do if the condom breaks.
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Find Free Condoms
Find free condoms at services and organisations in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.
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Free Condoms Delivered
Get free condoms delivered to your door in NSW from Freedom Condoms.
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What’s an Internal Condom?
Learn about internal condoms, how to use them and where to buy them.
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How to Use Oral Dams
Learn about oral dams, sometimes called dental dams, how to use them and where to find them.
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Why Use Lube?
Find everything you need to know about lube to…
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Needle and Syringe Program (NSP)
Find your nearest public NSP outlet in NSW, including staffed NSPs for advice, information, referrals, machines and chutes.
STI & HIV Testing
STI stands for Sexually Transmissible Infection
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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Could I have an STI?
Take the 20 second quiz to find out if you could have an STI.
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STI Testing Services
Find the right STI testing service for you.
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STI Testing Locator
Find your nearest sexual health clinic to book an STI test
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Beforeplay
Find out how to make STI testing part of your Beforeplay.
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Let Them Know
Get free support to anonymously let recent sexual partner/s know that they may be at risk of an STI.
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Dried Blood Spot Testing
A free, easy and private way to test for HIV and Hep C.
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MyTest Vending Machine
Test your health in private with a free HIV self-test kit with results in 15 mins.
Reproductive Health, Contraception & Pregnancy
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Family Planning
Learn about reproductive and sexual health, find your nearest clinic and access telehealth through Talkline and Pregnancy Help Line.
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Contraceptive Options
Learn more about the different options available to prevent unplanned pregnancy.
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How to get a Medicare Card
Learn how to get your own Medicare card if you’re over 15 years old and are an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
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Contraception and Pregnancy
Learn more about contraception and pregnancy from the International Student Health Hub.
Consent & Respectful Relationships
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headspace
Get support to navigate life’s challenges including physical health, work and study, mental health and wellbeing, and alcohol and other drugs services.
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Teach Us Consent
Get confident with consent, communication and relationships .
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Consent Can’t Wait
Check your understanding of consent and find translated resources, First Nations resources and easy read materials.
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Learning Consent Blog
Learn more about consent and healthy relationships and what it looks like in reality.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Communities Content
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Are you looking for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-led resource?
Find more about sexual health, safe sex, STI testing and healthy relationships so you can make informed choices about your health.
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True or Gammin
Test your sex knowledge.
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Take Blaktion TV
Watch Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander comedians – health messages with a laugh.
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Ask A Question
Chat to a sexual health nurse for free, confidential and anonymous sexual health advice.
International Students, Migrant & Refugee Communities Content
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Are you on a study visa?
Learn more about sexual and reproductive health, consent and relationships and get support navigating Overseas Student Health Cover and the Australian healthcare system.
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Do you speak another language?
Find useful information in your language across a range of health areas.
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Keep Learning
Check out free online learning modules to improve your knowledge about sexual health, relationships and consent.
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Ask A Question
Chat to a sexual health nurse for free, confidential and anonymous sexual health advice.
LGBTQIA+ Information & Support
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Transhub
Explore information on health, wellbeing, rights, connection and affirmation for trans and gender diverse people, their loved ones and health providers.
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ACON
Find community health, inclusion and HIV responses for people of diverse sexuality and genders.
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Word On The Sheets
Explore the LGBTQ+ guide to sex, pleasure and sexual and reproductive health.
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Qlife
Find resources for community members and health professionals including an LGBTQI+ referral directory with organisations and services.
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Twenty10
Access inclusive counselling, care-coordination, resources and peer-support services for LGBTIQA+ folks
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Interlink
Connect with knowledgeable counsellors and other people with similar experiences through peer support, affirmative services and mental health and wellbeing services.
Find Support You Can Trust
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Domestic Family Violence and Sexual Assault Service
A crisis sexual assault service and face-to-face counselling at community centres in Wollongong, Dapto, Warilla, Kiama, Nowra and Ulladulla, with outreach available to multiple locations. 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday
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Sexual Health InfoLink
Confidential sexual health information and support on the phone or online 9am – 5:30pm Monday - Friday
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1800Respect
The national online and telephone counselling and support service for people who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing, sexual assault and/or domestic and family violence, their family and friends, and frontline workers.
24 hours, 7 days a week
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Lifeline
A non-profit organisation that provides telephone, face-to-face and online crisis support 24 hours, 7 days a week. Crisis supporters provide suicide prevention services, mental health support and emotional assistance.
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13 YARN
A confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity for mob with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide crisis support 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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Suicide Call Back Service
Counselling for suicide prevention and mental health via telephone, online and video for anyone affected by suicidal thoughts, 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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Beyond Blue
A mental health organisation that provides information and support to help for anyone, 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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Kids Helpline
A telephone service available for young people aged between five and 25 years who need advice, counselling or just someone to talk to. 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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MensLine
A telephone counselling support service for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence, addiction, relationships, stress and wellbeing. 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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QLife
Anonymous peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. 3pm – midnight AEST, 7 days a week
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BlueKnot
A service providing information and a helpline offering support for anyone who is living with effects of abuse, neglect, violence or complex trauma. 9am – 5pm AEST, 7 days a week
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headspace
A national youth mental health service for 12 – 25 year olds providing support through centres, online and phone counselling services 9am – 1am AEST Monday – Friday.