We recommend you book before coming in as we only have a limited number of walk-in appointments available.
To book, phone us on 07 4226 4769.
In an emergency call 000 or consult 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).
We're a safe, welcoming, non-judgmental service with male and female staff. Our team includes nurses, doctors, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, a social worker, pharmacists, and psychologists.
Our services
Our care and services include:
- Testing and treatment of sexually transmissible infections and viral hepatitis
- HIV rapid testing, and treatment
- HIV PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)
- HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
- Free condoms and lube - pick up or order online at Stop the rise
- Needle and syringe packs, and free take-home naloxone overdose prevention
- Contraception, including emergency contraception
- Abortion access - make an appointment with us, or contact Children By Choice, for non-judgemental information
- Transgender care
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) - you can now be diagnosed and treated at community pharmacies
- Order a free pathology request form online for chlamydia and gonorrhoea
- Wednesday morning fast track clinic (G Clinic) suitable for transgender, brotherboys, sistergirls, non-binary and gender diverse clients
- Sexual health counselling and information
- Indigenous Health Worker team
- Sexual health contact tracing information and resources.
Who can access this service?
Our clinic is open to everyone including overseas travellers. Bring your Medicare card with you if you have one.
How much does it cost?
Our testing, appointments and condoms are free. Some treatments may have a small fee.
Make or change an appointment
To make or change an appointment phone 07 4226 4769.
We have face to face, phone, web and telehealth appointments.
Location
Cairns North Community Health
381 Sheridan Street
Cairns North Qld 4870
Clinics
You can visit our clinics on:
- Monday - 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 3.30 pm
- Tuesday - 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 1 pm to 3.30 pm
- Wednesday - 8:30 am to 11:30 am
- Thursday - 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 1 pm to 3:30 pm
- Friday - 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 1 pm to 3:30 pm
- Saturday and Sunday closed
If we're closed, you can find information and options about accessing abortion on the Children By Choice website.
For emergency after hours help, please go to Cairns Hospital Emergency Department.
Pharmacy
The pharmacy team at the Cairns Sexual Health work within a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, psychologists, social and health workers to provide clinical support and pharmaceutical expertise for the ongoing management of clients living with HIV. The team also provide care for clients with other sexually transmitted infections and offer trans care and medical termination of pregnancy.
Our pharmacy is open on:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm.
- Wednesday from 9 am to 12 pm.
Please email CNSHPharmacy@health.qld.gov.au for all medication orders and clinical inquiries.
Other information
If you need any more information, you can email us at cairnsshs@health.qld.gov.au. You can also follow us on Facebook at Cairns Sexual Health Service for updates on our service.