Clinic 34

Clinic 34 is a specialised sexual health service that provides testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses in the Northern Territory (NT).

You do not need a Medicare card, this means anyone can access the service for free.

Your Privacy

The information you provide can be sensitive, your  personal information is kept private and confidential.

Your name is not on any results, codes are used so that only Clinic 34 staff can connect your name to your results.

The answers to any questions are confidential and you can skip any you don't want to answer.

Let the clinic know if you prefer to talk to someone with the same or different gender.

Questions you may be asked

When you first attend a clinic, to help the clinicians with your care, you will be asked some questions about your:

• general health
• sexual health
• sexual history.

How the tests are done

Where possible, the tests can be done on your own in a private bathroom. You will be given instructions on how to take the samples.

Clinic 34 may use any of the following for testing:

• blood
• urine (pee)
• swabs

If you need an examination, this will be discussed with you.

Test results

Some results will be available on the day, others within one to 2 weeks.

You will be contacted using the information you have provided to the clinic.

Treatment

If you need treatment, it will be provided to you for free.

You must complete your course of treatment even if you feel better so that the infection can be completely treated.

Services

Services includes free access to:

• testing and treatment for STIs and blood borne viruses, including HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
• specialised HIV care
• PEP and PrEP
• condoms and water based lubricants
• emergency contraceptive pills, also called the morning after pill
• Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A and mpox vaccines for those eligible
• needle and syringe program (NSP) outlet.

You should see your regular doctor (GP), remote primary health clinic or visit the Family Planning  Welfare Association of NT Inc website for more information, if you need:

• general medical care
• cervical screening (previously known as pap smears)
• ongoing contraception.

Find  your local Clinic 34

Find contact information and opening hours for your clinic below.

All clinics are closed on weekends and public holidays.

Appointments are encouraged, you should call the clinic if you need a walk-in appointment.