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Most people with an STI won’t show any symptoms. Meaning they can pass it on without realising. The good news? Most STIs clear up quickly with the right treatment.
Testing is simple!
At Sexual Health Victoria we offer confidential, non-judgemental STI screening at two Melbourne locations. Appointments are available Monday to Friday (we’re closed public holidays).
SHV Box Hill
901 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill VIC 3128
Clinic hours: Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm
Free call: 1800 013 952
SHV Melbourne CBD
Level 1, 94 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Clinic hours: Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm
Free call: 1800 013 952
Where else can I get checked?
You can visit:
- Your local GP
- Sexual health clinics
- Family planning clinics
- Community health centres
- Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations
Find a service near you using the National Health Services Directory. Here you can filter by location, cost and more.
What happens at your appointment?
It’s normal to feel a bit unsure about STI testing. SHV are here to make it simple, quick and private.
Your nurse or doctor might ask you about:
- Your sexual activity
- When you last had sex
- What kind of protection you use or didn’t use (e.g. condoms, dams)
- The genitals your partners have (this helps tailor the right tests for you)
Depending on your sexual activity, testing may include:
- A urine sample
- A blood test
- A genital, anal or oral swab (most times you can do this yourself)
- A physical exam (if you have symptoms)
Cost
Fees vary depending on which clinic you visit. If you have a Medicare card, some appointments may be bulk billed. If not, there may be a gap fee or full fee. You can call us for free on 1800 013 952 to discuss your options.
Don’t wait for symptoms. If you’re sexually active, regular STI testing is the best way to protect your sexual health and your partners’.
Alternate language resources
- Get a test for STI and BBV (Easy English) PDF
- STI and BBV testing (Arabic) PDF
- STI and BBV testing (Traditional Chinese) PDF
- STI and BBV testing (Dari) PDF
- STI and BBV testing (Karen) PDF
- STI and BBV testing (Punjabi) PDF
- STI and BBV testing (Somali) PDF
- STI and BBV testing (Tamil) PDF
- STI and BBV testing (Vietnamese) PDF
For more information:
- Contact your doctor, GP or nurse
- Contact Sexual Health Victoria’s clinic
- SHV's costs and frequently asked questions at our clinics
- What are STIs and BBVs?
