General Practitioner
Dr Md Asif Anwar
MBBS, FRACGP, MPHSpeaks English, Bengali- Weight management
- Mental health
- Men’s health
Dr Raji Durairaja in a confidential consultation
Confidential sexual health and STI testing in Delacombe, Ballarat.
STI testing, treatment, contraception and sexual health advice for people of all genders and sexualities, from GPs who keep things private and straightforward.
Prefer to talk? Call (03) 9948 9176
How a sexual health check works.
Tap a step, or let it play through, to see what happens from booking to results.
Step 1 of 6
Book
Online or by phone
Book online any time. You don’t need to tell reception the reason for your visit.
What to expect
- Book online with HotDoc
- Choose a GP by gender or language
- No need to explain when you book
- Standard appointment is usually enough
Step 2 of 6
Talk
A private conversation
Your GP will ask a few questions about symptoms and sexual history to work out which tests suit you.
What to expect
- Confidential and judgement-free
- Questions about symptoms and partners
- Advice on which tests to have
- Ask anything
Step 3 of 6
Test
Quick and simple
Most tests are a urine sample, a swab you can often take yourself, or a blood test collected onsite.
What to expect
- Urine test or self-collected swab
- Blood tests for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis
- Onsite pathology on weekdays
- Cervical screening if due
Step 4 of 6
Results
Follow-up
Your GP will let you know how results will be shared and book a follow-up if needed.
What to expect
- Results discussed confidentially
- Follow-up if anything is found
- Repeat testing advice
- Questions answered
Step 5 of 6
Treat
If needed
Most STIs are easy to treat. Your GP will explain treatment and how to tell partners.
What to expect
- Treatment for common STIs
- Partner notification support
- Retesting when needed
- Referral to specialist services if needed
Step 6 of 6
Protect
Prevention
Vaccines, contraception and prevention options to look after your sexual health.
What to expect
- HPV and hepatitis B vaccines
- Contraception options
- PrEP information and referral
- Regular check-ups
Sexual health services.
Confidential sexual health care we offer at Delacombe Medical Centre. Choose a service to see what’s involved, how long to book, any costs and which GPs have an interest in it.
Ready to book?
Book online and choose any GP. You don’t need to tell reception the reason for your visit.
GPs for sexual health.
Choose a GP you feel comfortable with, by gender or language. Several of our GPs have an interest in sexual health and contraception.
General Practitioner
Dr Mina Ghorbanpour Landy
MDSpeaks English, Persian- Women’s health and cervical screening
- Chronic disease management
- Sexual health and contraception
General Practitioner
Dr Devika Kumari Mabula Arachchige
MBBS, FRACGPSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Mental health
- Women’s health
General Practitioner
Dr Mukhtar Ali
MBBS (Hons), DCH, FRACGPSpeaks English, Urdu, Arabic- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health
GP Registrar
Dr Khushpinder Kaur
MBBSSpeaks English, Hindi, Punjabi- Women’s health
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Chronic disease management
GP Registrar
Dr Harindri Pathiraja
MBBS, AMCSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Women’s health
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
Private, simple and respectful.
What you can expect:
- 1Your privacy is protected
Your health information is confidential and kept secure.
- 2No judgement
People of all genders, sexualities and relationship types are welcome.
- 3Choose your GP
Book with a GP of your preferred gender or language.
- 4Bring support if you like
You can bring a support person, or ask for a chaperone for any examination.
Your medical record is confidential. Ask reception for a copy of our privacy policy.
Sexual health questions.
Common questions from our patients. For anything else, our reception team is happy to help.
Book onlineYes. Your health information is confidential and handled under Australian privacy law.
No. Many STIs have no symptoms, so regular testing is recommended if you’re sexually active, especially with new partners.
Usually a urine test or a swab you can often collect yourself, and sometimes a blood test collected onsite.
Eligible GP consultations are bulk billed with a valid Medicare card. Pathology is billed by the laboratory.
PEP needs to be started within 72 hours. Call the Victorian PEP line on 1800 889 887 or go to an emergency department straight away.
Yes. Young people can speak with a GP confidentially. Your GP will explain how confidentiality works.
Book a confidential sexual health appointment.
Open seven days at Pad 1, Delacombe Town Centre. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
General information only. Your GP will advise what is right for you. In an emergency, call 000.