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General Practice Resources
General Practice is the main provider of sexual health care in NSW. Forty-five percent of Australians diagnosed with an STI or blood borne virus receive treatment through general practice. The NSW General Practice Project aims to increase the amount of sexual...
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Public Sector Resources
Specialist public sexual health services have an essential and historical role in improving access to high priority groups and managing more clinical problems. As well as a clinical role, many specialist services are also responsible for providing continuing...
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Seeding Grants 2013
The NSW Sexual Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) is offering seeding grants of up to $2500 for innovative sexual health projects developed by young people across NSW.
STI Facts
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Syphilis
What is syphilis? Syphilis is a sexually transmissible infection caused by bacteria. If it is not treated, syphilis can cause serious, irreversible damage. Syphilis is not common in Australia, but it is increasing in some men who have sex with men. Are there...
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Gonorrhoea
What is gonorrhoea? Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacteria which can infect the throat, anus, urinary passage, neck of the womb, and eyes. Gonorrhoea is sometimes called ‘gono’ or ‘the clap’. Are there any...
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Chlamydia
What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a sexually transmissible infection caused by bacteria. Most people do not have symptoms but can still transmit the infection. Chlamydia can infect the urinary passage, the neck of the womb, anus, throat, and eyes. If chlamydia...
