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

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: