Cairns Sexual Health Service
Public sexual health clinic · Cairns, Australia
Can I go now?
Contact the clinic to arrange a visit
Cairns North Community Health's number is 07 4226 4333 (office hours 08:00–16:30); getpep.info gives the sexual health unit's direct line as 07 4226 4769. Free parking outside and a bus stop on Sheridan Street.
Can a visitor use it?
Check with the clinic before you go — The health service says the service is free and confidential but does not mention Medicare or visitors; ask when you phone.
About
Far North Queensland's public sexual health unit, which its health service describes as free and confidential, tests and treats STIs including HIV and hepatitis, and getpep.info lists it as supplying PEP at a reduced cost to people without Medicare.
This clinic doesn’t advertise itself as LGBTQ+ friendly. Most clinics don’t, so this isn’t a sign that it’s unwelcoming. If you’ve been, tell us how you were treated.
Services
Booking, access & languages
Cairns North Community Health's number is 07 4226 4333 (office hours 08:00–16:30); getpep.info gives the sexual health unit's direct line as 07 4226 4769. Free parking outside and a bus stop on Sheridan Street.
Languages: English
Cost
| Service | Who | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| All services | Everyone | Free Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service says its sexual health service is free and confidential. It does not say whether this covers visitors without Medicare. |
Prices are shown in the local currency as stated by the source on the date shown. “Consultation” is often charged separately from tests.
Australia: good to know
- PEP in this country. Queensland Health says PEP can be accessed from any public emergency department or sexual health clinic within 72 hours. getpep.info lists Cairns Sexual Health Service at Cairns North Community Health as supplying PEP at a reduced cost to people without Medicare; out of hours go to Cairns Hospital's emergency department on the Esplanade.Published by Metro North Health (Queensland Health)· 22 Sep 2026
- What visitors pay. Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service says its sexual health service, which tests and treats STIs including HIV and hepatitis, is free and confidential. It does not say whether that covers visitors without Medicare, and Cairns Hospital's pages do not give emergency fees for overseas visitors.
Emergency number: 000
Sources & last checked
Last checked 22 Sep 2026.
- e1 · From clinic website · 22 Sep 2026 · www.cairns-hinterland.health.qld.gov.au — Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service: we help with sexual health issues and offer testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV and hepatitis; our service is free and confidential; locations via a service finder.
- e2 · From clinic website · 22 Sep 2026 · www.cairns-hinterland.health.qld.gov.au — Cairns North Community Health, 381 Sheridan Street, Cairns North QLD 4870; office hours 08:00–16:30; phone 07 4226 4333; services include a sexual health unit; free parking; bus stop outside; page last updated July 2026.
- e3 · Listed by getpep.info · 22 Sep 2026 · www.getpep.info — Lists Cairns Sexual Health Service, Cairns North Community Health Precinct, 1st floor, 07 4226 4769, as providing PEP at a reduced cost for people without Medicare; also Barrier Reef Medical Centre, 356 McLeod Street, Cairns North.
- e4 · Published by Metro North Health (Queensland Health) · 22 Sep 2026 · metronorth.health.qld.gov.au — PEP can be accessed from any public emergency department or sexual health clinic, within 72 hours.
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