Gold Coast Health is recognised for quality patient care, nursing and midwifery excellence and innovations in professional nursing and midwifery practice under the Magnet® Recognition Program.
"Walking together in kindness" artwork produced for Gold Coast Health by Riki Salam, We are 27 Creative.We recommend you make an appointment with a clinician if you believe you have been at high risk for HIV infection, or if you require a point-of-care (rapid) test.
If you have been exposed to HIV in the past 72 hours, you may be eligible for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Make sure you tell a staff member when you phone or attend the service.
Specialist management for people living with HIV is available at our service.
RAPID are distributing free Atomo HIV self-testing kits across Queensland, targeting those at high risk of HIV acquisition. Available here.
Contact details
Phone: 07 5687 9200
Fax: 07 5687 9212
Email: SexualhealthGC@health.qld.gov.au
We are located at Level 4 at Southport Health Precinct.
PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a month-long course of anti-HIV drugs that may prevent HIV infection after a possible exposure. The sooner someone starts PEP the better, but it must be started within 72 hours after a possible exposure to HIV.
