Sexual health resources and information

Resources

Safer sexual health

To support your safer sexual health the University of Newcastle provides free safe sexual health resources and information including:

  • latex condoms
  • water-based lubricant
  • Information on a range of excellent websites and referral services (see below)
  • Free HIV test kit via MyTest vending machine NuSpace Ground Floor

These resources are free and available at the following locations:

  • Condom dispenser all gender unisex toilet, NuSpace, near library - Level 1;
  • Condom dispenser outside University Health Service, Level 1, Student Services Building, Callaghan;
  • Receptacle to the left of the Hub, Level 2, Student Services Building Callaghan;
  • Condom dispenser all gender unisex toilet, Auchmuty Library, Room L306, Callaghan;
  • Condom dispenser University Health Service, Student Services, Ourimbah;
  • Holden Street Clinic, Gosford;
  • Sexual health clinics listed on this website;
  • UNSA buildings.

If you think you have an STI, get checked out by a doctor. If an STI is left unchecked the problem can get worse. STIs can be effectively treated and those that can't be cured can be managed - reducing or preventing transmision - with treatment.

Sexual Health Information Line 1800 451 624 Monday to Friday 9 am to 5.30pm

HIV PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) 24-hour hotline 1800 737 669

For more information contact the University of Newcastle Health Promotion Coordinator on +61 2 4921 7762 or email paula.convery@newcastle.edu.au

Information

Sexual health and relationships be challenging to navigate. Many Government and community organisation websites have lots of information to help guide your journey. Below are links to helpful sexual health resources and services: