Services for Young People
Here you can find what FPWA Sexual Health Services has to offer.
Do you have clinics for young people?
Yes! the Quarry Health Centre for under 25s in Fremantle is a sexual health clinic just for young people and is provided by FPWA Sexual Health Services. Phone Quarry Health Centre on 9430 4544 to make an appointment.
FPWA Sexual Health Services in Northbridge also offers confidential clinic appointments around sexual health issues for young people. Phone FPWA Sexual Health Services on 9227 6177 to make an appointment.
All clinics provide a confidential and affordable service, and you don’t need a referral.
How much will it cost me?
For Northbridge and Fremantle clinics the annual client administration fee is $50.00 or $15.00 for:
- Young people under 18 years
- Students (including international students)
- Healthcare Card holders
- Senior's Card holders
- Aboriginal people
- Refugees
- People with a disability
This fee entitles you to unlimited clinic visits for 12 months (fees are reviewed annually).
Can I get a pregnancy test or a Pap smear?
Absolutely! Clinic appointments at Quarry Health Centre and FPWA Sexual Health Services cover issues such as testing and treatment for sexually transmissible infections (STIs), Pap smears, contraception, pregnancy tests, planned and unplanned pregnancy information and period problems.
If I make an appointment will my parents be able to find out?
Services at Quarry Health Centre and FPWA Sexual Health Services are completely confidential, and staff won’t tell your parents you have made an appointment. A doctor is not allowed to tell your parents anything about your health without your permission, unless they are concerned you may harm yourself or others.
You are able to get your own Medicare card once you turn 15, and if you come into Quarry Health Centre without a card we can get your number confidentially from the Medicare office. While staff will need to keep your contact details on file, they won’t ring you or send you a letter if you ask them not to.
Will the doctor be a female?
Doctors and nurses at Quarry Health Centre and FPWA Sexual Health Services are mostly female.
I’m a guy and I would prefer to see a male doctor...
Never fear! The ‘Mainly Men’ clinic is a free, confidential clinic at Quarry Health Centre. Run by the B2 clinic at Fremantle Hospital, this clinic operates on Wednesday afternoons and clients see a male doctor.
A ‘Men’s Clinic’ runs every second Thursday afternoon at the Northbridge Clinic, and is staffed by a male clinician.
Both clinics cover all aspects of sexual health for guys, including STIs, safe sex education, contraceptive advice and sexual problems.
What if I just want to talk to someone?
If you have a question about your sexual health, nurses on the Sexual Health Helpline are available for a confidential chat. Don’t be shy – someone is waiting to take your call!
Perth callers: 9227 6178 (8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday)
Country callers: 1800 198 205 (freecall – opening hours vary)
Alternatively, email us for a confidential answer to your query.
The Roe Street Centre for human relationships offers confidential counselling appointments at Quarry Health Centre and FPWA Sexual Health Service around issues such as unplanned pregnancy, sexuality, termination of pregnancy and sexual problems. A fee applies to this service, unless the issue is unplanned pregnancy, however this can be negotiated if there is a good reason why you can’t afford it.
Counsellors from the Quarry Health Centre are also available to talk about issues such as depression, anger and abuse.
Help! My assignment is due tomorrow!
The FPWA Sexual Health Services Library has heaps of great stuff if you are doing an assignment. Information is available on a wide range of topics around sexual and reproductive health. Everyone is welcome to pop in for a browse, and friendly staff are available to help with your query. The library also offers free internet access.
The Quarry Health Centre in Fremantle also has a small library.
Is there a service for people with a disability?
The People 1st Programme (PIP) provides services for people with a developmental, intellectual or learning disability, as well as for parents, carers and service providers.
I’m looking for something to read…
FPWA Sexual Health Services produces a range of pamphlets especially for young people.
Contraception
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Relationships
Puberty
Page last updated Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:00
