Gold Coast Sexual Health Service

Public sexual health clinic · Gold Coast, Australia

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Can I go now?

Walk in — no appointment needed

From clinic website· 22 Sep 2026

Call 07 5687 9200 to book. New clients arrive 10 minutes early to register. Closed at weekends and on public holidays; the opening hours themselves are not published on the page.

Can a visitor use it?

Yes — The service says it is free and that this includes visitors to Australia and those without Medicare cards.

From clinic website· 22 Sep 2026

What will it cost?

Free for everyone, including visitors

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About

The Gold Coast's public sexual health clinic says it is a free service and that this includes visitors to Australia and people without a Medicare card; it tests and treats STIs, provides PEP and PrEP, and runs an express walk-in screen for people without symptoms.

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

Rapid HIV test — Yes

Finger-prick or mouth swab; result in about 20 minutes.

On-the-spot HIV test with a result in 20 minutes, by appointment and after discussing whether it is the right test.

HIV lab test — Yes

Blood draw; result in days; picks up recent infection sooner than rapid tests.

Free and confidential HIV testing through the express walk-in service or a booked consultation; the clinic says a regular blood test is usually preferred.

Full STI check — Yes

Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis (usually with HIV) in one visit.

Testing and treatment of STIs; the express service covers STIs such as chlamydia and blood-borne viruses such as syphilis.

Syphilis test — Yes

Blood test.

Seen with symptoms — Yes

Will examine and treat if you have symptoms, not only screen.

People with symptoms need a booked appointment, not the express service.

Treatment on site — Yes

Antibiotics or injections given at the clinic.

Treatment of STIs is listed; the express walk-in is for people who do not need treatment.

PEP (after HIV exposure) — Yes

Emergency 28-day medicine; must start within 72 hours.

HIV management including non-occupational PEP, by appointment; the service is on Level 4 of the Southport Health Precinct. Out of hours, Queensland Health says any public emergency department provides PEP.

PrEP — start here — Yes

Can prescribe PrEP, including to visitors.

Call to book if you are on PrEP or want to start.

Hep A / B vaccine — Yes

Vaccinations related to blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis B.

Mpox vaccine — Yes

HIV care & ART — Yes

Ongoing HIV treatment; can help if you run out of medication abroad.

Booking, access & languages

PhoneWalk in

Call 07 5687 9200 to book. New clients arrive 10 minutes early to register. Closed at weekends and on public holidays; the opening hours themselves are not published on the page.

Visitors accepted — Yes

Short-term visitors without local residency can be seen.

The service says it is free and that this includes visitors to Australia and those without Medicare cards.

No insurance required

You can be seen without local insurance or a health card.

Walk-in — Yes

No appointment needed (check the hours).

Express walk-in screening only, for people with no symptoms, no contact with an STI, no need for treatment and no HIV exposure in the past 72 hours; being seen depends on capacity that day.

No appointment required

You can come without booking (check the hours).

An appointment is necessary if you have symptoms, need treatment, PrEP, PEP, HIV specialist care or counselling.

Languages: English

Cost

Service	Who	Cost
All services	Everyone	Free Gold Coast Sexual Health Service says it is a free service funded by the Health Department, and that this includes visitors to Australia and those without Medicare cards.

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. On the Gold Coast, the public sexual health service in Southport provides non-occupational PEP by appointment in clinic hours; out of hours go to the Gold Coast University Hospital or Robina Hospital emergency department.
Published by Metro North Health (Queensland Health)· 22 Sep 2026
What visitors pay. Gold Coast Sexual Health Service says it is a free service funded by the Health Department, and that this includes visitors to Australia and those without Medicare cards. Emergency departments may bill overseas visitors; the Gold Coast pages do not give amounts.
Published by Gold Coast Health (Queensland Health)· 22 Sep 2026

Emergency number: 000

Sources & last checked

Last checked 22 Sep 2026.

e1 · From clinic website · 22 Sep 2026 · www.goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au — Page last updated 24 June 2026: services (STI testing and treatment, HIV management including non-occupational PEP, screening, counselling, vaccinations for STIs and BBVs such as mpox and hepatitis B); express asymptomatic screening subject to capacity; appointment needed for symptoms, treatment, PrEP, PEP, HIV care; phone 07 5687 9200, email; closed public holidays and weekends; Level 4, Southport Health Precinct, 16–30 High St, Southport; free service including visitors to Australia and those without Medicare cards; rapid HIV test by appointment, result in 20 minutes.
e2 · From clinic website · 22 Sep 2026 · www.goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au — Testing and treatment for STIs and HIV management including non-occupational PEP; free confidential service; free and confidential HIV testing through the express walk-in service or a booked consultation.
e3 · Listed by getpep.info · 22 Sep 2026 · www.getpep.info — Lists Gold Coast Sexual Health Clinic, Southport Health Precinct, Level 4, 16–30 High Street, 07 5687 9200, as providing PEP at a reduced cost for people without Medicare.

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