For emergencies, call 000 or text 106
If you experiences any distress, you can get online expert help via online chat, text or phone from:
Concerned about your sexual health?
A GP or doctor is a good place to start if you have any concerns about sexual health.
You may need a medicare card. You can get your own medicare card once you turn 15 but you can use your parents if you are 14. Your parents can’t access information about your appointments once you turn 14.
Sexual Health Information & Resources
Free 24/7 phone and online counselling for young people up to 25 years.
1800 55 1800 phone counselling service
Online chat
Peer support peer support group
Online information about a wide range of topics
A safe place where young people can get information, express themselves and connect with others.
Information about practically everything you need to know about relationships and sex
Stories from real people going through tough times
Connect with others peer support and an online community
Peer support Peer support group
Confidential one-to-one support with a trained crisis support worker.
13 11 14 crisis support service
Online text
Online chat
Online information about issues you might be facing
Service finder a directory of free or low-cost services in your area
Support if you have experienced sexual assault or family violence.
Online chat
Online information and resources to support you
Service finder a directory of services for specialists in domestic violence and abuse
Online information Australian-wide
1800 555 660 9am – 5pm Mon – Friday (Victoria only)
Service finder A directory for sexual health services in Victoria
Free health information and advice.
Online information and resources about health including sexual health
Symptom checker to help you decide what to do next
Service finder A directory for sexual health services across Australia
Medical services focused on youth services.
Online information and resources about relationships and sex
Face to face services with medical professionals
Online chat a safe space to chat online
Resources for young people in regional and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Online information and resources about relationships and sex for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.