HIV Testing, Treatment and Care
We provide free and confidential testing, treatment, and care for people living with HIV, and those at risk of becoming infected with HIV. This includes
- HIV antibody testing, including rapid testing
- pre- and post-test support
- specialist services in assessment and treatment of HIV and AIDS-related conditions
- highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART).
HIV Testing
Testing frequently is an important way to maintain your health and the health of our community, since getting onto treatment quickly can prevent new HIV transmissions.
Kirketon Road Centre offers testing services.
HIV Treatment
Kirketon Road Centre offers holistic treatment for HIV-positive people. Our health and counselling staff have years of experience in managing HIV – including:
- testing
- new diagnosis support
- choosing the right medication
- prescriptions
- regular blood tests
- general medical care
- prevention and management of complications
- ongoing counselling
- appropriate referrals when needed.
If you are not eligible for Medicare and you need HIV treatment, we can help arrange free access to medication.
PEP & PrEP
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a course of treatment for anyone who thinks they may have been put at risk of HIV infection.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a very effective medication which prevents HIV if taken before exposure (eg through sex or sharing a needle).
Where?
HIV services are offered at:
- Kirketon Road Centre (testing, treatment and care services
How do I access the program?
Come in and see us at Kirketon Road Centre. No appointment or referral is necessary.
Free, anonymous care
Our services are:
- confidential
- anonymous
- free
- provided by experts: multidisciplinary doctors, nurses and counsellors
- available without a referral
- available without a Medicare card
More information
For further information give us a call on 02 9360 2766.