Safe Sex

Safe sex practices are essential to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections (STI) and unplanned pregnancy. This includes using condoms to limit STI transmission and contraceptives such as the pill to prevent pregnancy.

You should not take risks with your health. If someone is refusing to use protection it is your right to say no. Safe sex is a part of consensual sex.

Differences between states

Northern Territory

It can be difficult to talk to people about sex. Family Planning NT have a number of resources to help you navigate what can be a confusing or confronting topic – you can call them on 08 8948 0144 or visit their website.

Also, Clinic 34 is a free sexual health clinic that operates in various locations in the NT – visit their website for further details.

Condoms are freely available at both of these services.

ACT

It can be difficult to talk to people about sex however Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT have a number of resources including fact sheets and pamphlets, and run a clinic and counselling.  You can call them on 02 6247 3077, or send an email to shfpact@shfpact.org.au.

Western Australia

It can be difficult to talk to people about sex however Sexual Health Quarters have a number of resources to help you navigate what can be a confusing or confronting topic. They range from fact sheets to a scheme where you text your address and they post you free condoms.

NSW

It can be difficult to talk to people about sex however Family Planning NSW have a number of resources to help you navigate what can be a confusing or confronting topic.

Victoria

It can be difficult to talk to people about sex, however Family Planning Victoria have a number of resources to help you navigate what can be a confusing and confronting topic.

As well as running a clinic, Family Planning Victoria can provide you with fact sheets and pamphlets. You can call them on 1800 013 952, or for information or advice on sexual and reproductive health issues, you can call the Sexual Health Advice Line on 03 9257 0116.

The Family Planning Victoria Action Centre provides sexual and reproductive health services for people under 25.  You can find it on Level 1, 94 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne (near Flinders Street Station).  You can call the Action Centre on 03 9660 4700 or 1800 013 952 (country freecall).

South Australia

SHine SA is the lead sexual health agency in South Australia. Phone SHine SA on 08 8256 0700 for information on relationships and sexual health.

Tasmania

It can be difficult to talk to people about sex however Family Planning Tasmania have a number of resources to help you navigate what can be a confusing or confronting topic.

As well as running a clinic, Family Planning Tasmania can provide you with fact sheets and pamphlets. You can call them on 03 6273 9117 (Hobart), 03 6343 4566 (Launceston) or 03 6431 7692 (Burnie), or send an email to info@fpt.asn.au.

Queensland

It can be difficult to talk to people about sex however True have a number of resources to help you navigate what can be a confusing or confronting topic.

As well as running a clinic, True can provide you with fact sheets and pamphlets. You can call them on 07 3250 0240, or send an email to info@true.org.au.