STI testing & treatment
Routine screening for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, HIV, Hep B/C — including for asymptomatic patients.
- Walk-in welcome
- Same-week treatment
- Self-collection options
- Confidential results
SHIP Accredited · MSHC Partner · Bulk Billed
Sexual health you can talk about.
The Peninsula Medical and Dental Clinic is an accredited Sexual Health In Practice (SHIP) clinic — partnered with Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC). Our SHIP-trained doctors and nurses provide confidential, judgement-free, fully bulk-billed sexual healthcare for everyone.
Sexual Health In Practice
Sexual Health In Practice
Patient Information
Working with the centre of excellence for sexual healthcare!
Our doctors and nurses have extensive sexual health training with expert staff at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre. We offer a full range of sexual health clinical services including:
- Bulk billing consultations
- Routine STI checkups
- Nurse assessment and GP consultation
- Screening tests for sexually transmitted infections for people without any symptoms
- Testing and treatment for people with sexually transmitted infections
- Treatment for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis and Genital warts
- Prescriptions for PEP and PrEP
This service is part of a Victorian government initiative to increase sexual health
services across Melbourne. For further details or to book an appointment please call us (03) 5925 9293 or click
here to book online.
MSHC
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
Part of AlfredHealth
What's Included
100% confidential. 100% bulk billed. 100% judgement-free.
PrEP (HIV prevention)
Daily oral medication that prevents HIV — prescribed by our S100-accredited prescribers.
- S100 prescriber
- Bulk-billed
- Free under PBS
- Quarterly review
PEP (post-exposure)
Emergency 28-day medication to prevent HIV after possible exposure — within 72 hours.
- 72-hr window
- Walk-in or call
- Emergency pathway
Contraception
Pill, IUD (Mirena/Kyleena/Copper), Implanon, Depot, Plan B emergency contraception.
- IUD insertion
- Implanon insertion
- Same-day Plan B
Gender-affirming care
Hormone therapy under informed consent, provided by our experienced practitioners.
- Informed consent
- Hormone monitoring
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
Hep B & HIV management
S100 prescribers on-site for ongoing care of Hepatitis B and HIV.
- S100 medications
- Quarterly bloods
- Specialist liaison
How It Works
From booking to follow-up — in four steps
1
Book or walk in
STI testing without appointment during clinic hours. PrEP/PEP/contraception need a longer slot.
2
Quick assessment
SHIP-trained nurse takes your history confidentially in a private room.
3
Tests & treatment
Blood, urine, swabs as needed. Many STIs can be treated immediately.
4
Discreet results
Results by phone or text within 5–7 days. Statement reason never shows on Medicare.
Fees & Coverage
What it costs at our SHIP clinic
All SHIP services are bulk-billed for valid Medicare card holders.
Service
Coverage
Fee
SHIP consultation
Bulk Billed
$0
STI test (urine, swab, blood)
Bulk Billed
$0
PrEP prescription
Bulk Billed
$0 (PBS subsidised)
PEP starter pack
Bulk Billed
$0 (urgent eligibility)
IUD or Implanon insertion
Bulk Billed
$0 + device
Gender-affirming hormone monitoring
Bulk Billed
$0
Frequently Asked
SHIP Sexual Health — your questions answered
Will my visit be on my Medicare statement?
Sexual health visits are bulk-billed, but the consultation reason is not listed on your statement. Your privacy is fully protected.
Can I be tested if I have no symptoms?
Yes — routine STI screening for asymptomatic patients is encouraged. Many STIs (especially Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea) have no symptoms and only blood/urine/swab testing finds them.
Do I need an appointment for STI testing?
No appointment needed during clinic hours — walk-in welcome. For PrEP/PEP/contraception, please book a longer slot.
How does PEP work?
PEP is a 28-day course of HIV antiretrovirals taken after possible exposure (sex without condom, needle stick). Must be started within 72 hours — sooner is better. Walk in or call us urgently.
Is gender-affirming hormone therapy available here?
Yes — Daniel Sankar provides hormone therapy under the informed consent model. We work with patients of all gender identities respectfully.
Do you accept patients of all sexualities and genders?
Absolutely. Our SHIP clinic is explicitly LGBTQIA+ affirming, judgement-free and welcoming to everyone — regardless of who you are or who you love.
What does SHIP mean and what does the partnership with MSHC involve?
SHIP stands for Sexual Health In Practice. It's a national training program that equips GPs and nurses with advanced clinical skills in sexual healthcare. Our SHIP accreditation means our team has been trained directly by Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC) — Victoria's leading sexual health clinic, part of Alfred Health. The partnership is a Victorian government initiative to expand high-quality sexual healthcare into local communities.