About sexual health
Why it’s important, and how to maintain good sexual health.
What we do
What we’re doing to improve sexual health and prevent STI.
National strategies
Our priorities to reduce STI and bloodborne viruses.
HPV vaccination
Getting a human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine to prevent cervical cancer.
healthdirect helpline
1800 022 222
Call this number to speak to a registered nurse about your health concerns. It can help if you're not sure if you should see a doctor or manage your condition at home. The healthdirect helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
News
News
Speech from Chief Medical Officer, Australasian Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference – 16 September 2025
Read the speech by the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, at the Australasian Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference in Adelaide about his declaration of syphilis as a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance.
Did you know?
1 in 6
Australians has had a notifiable STI in their lifetime
124,900
cases of notifiable STI were made in 2020
54%
of notifiable STI in 2020 were among males
Resources
Resources
Sexually transmissible infections – Beforeplay – Health professionals' kit
We encourage healthcare professionals to share and publish the campaign resources in this kit.
Sexually transmissible infections – Beforeplay – All you need to know about STI testing
Beforeplay fact sheet on how to look after your sexual health. Learn about STIs, who should have a check-up, how to book a check-up, where you can have a check-up, treatment options, the importance of using protection and talking with sexual partners.
Sexually transmissible infections – Beforeplay – Do the check-up
Talk with your partner(s) about your sexual health so you can feel safe being intimate. Use protection and book a check-up today.
Sexually transmissible infections – Beforeplay – Frequently asked questions
This fact sheet explains everything you need to know on how to keep yourself and your partners protected from STIs.