Summary
Read the full fact sheet- Women's sexual and reproductive health hubs can help you with information and support on all types of contraception, sexual health testing and treatment, medical abortion and referral for surgical abortion of pregnancy.
- Hub services are usually free or low-cost and available to girls, women and gender diverse people of all ages.
- If you think you may need help or advice on sexual or reproductive health issues, call your nearest hub – some may offer online bookings.
- You do not need a referral from a GP or health professional to access most services that are provided at women's sexual and reproductive health hubs.
On this page
- Who can access women's sexual and reproductive health hubs
- Services available at women's sexual and reproductive health hubs
- Cost of services at women's sexual and reproductive health hubs
- Making an appointment at a women's sexual and reproductive health hub
- What to bring to your appointment
- What happens at your appointment
- Find your nearest women's sexual and reproductive health hub
- Where to get help
- Further information
Who can access women's sexual and reproductive health hubs
Sexual and reproductive health hubs are available for all Victorian women, girls and gender diverse people throughout community health services in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Some people may be given priority access to the hubs depending on their needs. This may include:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- culturally and linguistically diverse women
- LGBTIQA+ people
- women with a disability
- young people
- refugees
- concession and/or pension card holders.
Services available at women's sexual and reproductive health hubs
All hub appointments are confidential. Services offered at each hub may vary and include:
- contraception advice (including emergency contraception)
- pregnancy testing
- pregnancy options and counselling (whether your pregnancy is planned or unplanned)
- long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) insertion and removal of intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants
- medical abortion
- sexual health treatment and support.– including sexually transmissible infection (STI) screening
- referrals to other services – such as specialists, surgical abortion of pregnancy, blood and urine tests, diagnostic imaging, pharmacies.
Cost of services at women's sexual and reproductive health hubs
Most services offered at hubs are free or low-cost. Some services are bulk billed through Medicare. Please contact the hub directly to find out about their costs.
You may need to pay fees for services you are referred to – these may include medical procedures, medications and diagnostic tests.
If you are unsure about what you are covered for, contact your nearest hub.
Making an appointment at a women's sexual and reproductive health hub
You usually do not need a referral to make an appointment.
Bookings can be made directly to your nearest hub by using the contact details below. Some hubs may offer bookings online.
Hours of operation may vary.
Hubs are accessible and you will be prioritised depending on your needs.
Women who speak a language other than English
If you need an interpreter, call TIS National on 13 14 50. Ask for an interpreter and then ask to be connected your nearest hub. You will need to give them the hub's phone number.
What to bring to your appointment
Bring your Medicare card and any concession cards you have.
You are welcome to bring a support person with you.
What happens at your appointment
You may see a GP (doctor) or nurse depending on the service you need.
You may be asked to fill out some forms about your medical history. Any information you provide is confidential.
If you would prefer to see a female staff member, ask when making your booking.
Find your nearest women's sexual and reproductive health hub
Currently 17 hubs are operating at various locations throughout Victoria – 10 in regional Victoria and 7 in metropolitan Melbourne:
Metropolitan sexual and reproductive health hubs
- Cohealth – Laverton, Footscray, Fitzroy
- DPV Health – Broadmeadows
- DPV Health Medical Centre – Mill Park
- EACH – Ringwood East
- IPC Health – Wyndham Vale
- Monash Health – Dandenong, Cranbourne
- Peninsula Health – Hastings, Rosebud, Frankston.
Regional sexual and reproductive health hubs
- Ballarat Community Health – Lucas, Sebastopol, Wendouree
- Bendigo Community Health Services – Bendigo, Eaglehawk
- Central Highlands Rural Health – Kyneton
- Gateway Health – Wodonga, Wangaratta
- Gippsland Lakes Complete Health – Bairnsdale
- Latrobe Community Health – Morwell
- Nexus Primary Health – Wallan
- Primary Care Connect – Shepparton
- South West Healthcare – Warrnambool
- Sunraysia Community Health Service – Mildura.
Sexual and reproductive health hubs opening in late 2024
Three additional women’s sexual and reproductive health hubs will open in late 2024. Joining the current network are:
- Western Health – Melton
- East Grampians Health – Ararat
- Grampians Health – Horsham and Stawell.
Where to get help
- Your women's sexual and reproductive health hub
- Your GP (doctor)
- 1800 My Options – Tel. 1800 696 784 for free and confidential information on contraception, pregnancy options and sexual health
- Sexual Health Victoria
- Jean Hailes for Women's Health
- Maternal and child health line – Tel. 13 22 29
- Your maternal and child health nurse.
Further information
- Improving Women's Health – Department of Health, Victoria
- Victorian women's sexual and reproductive health plan 2022-2030
- Women's Health Victoria – Victorian Women's Health Atlas
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Local – Better Health Channel.
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