Below are some common questions and answers about SHINE SA services.
If you have a question about sexual health, please call our free and confidential Sexual Healthline on 1300 883 793, which is open Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 12.30pm. (If you live outside Adelaide, please call toll free on 1800 188 171).
If you live in country SA, Gender Connect Country SA can provide answers to frequently asked questions on trans and gender diverse care.
Thorne Harbour Health’s LGBTIQA+ Specialist Mental Health Service also provides support for trans and gender diverse care.
There also local resources with more information on trans and gender diverse care, including TransHealthSA.
SHINE SA (Sexual Health Information, Networking and Education) has provided sexual health services to the South Australian community since 1970. Services include clinics, counselling, community and professional education programs, library facilities and resources.
You can also have your sexual health questions answered by an experienced sexual health nurse by calling our Sexual Healthline.
The Sexual Healthline is open from 9.00am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday. It’s a confidential service, so if you want to talk to someone about your sexual health, but feel more at ease with a telephone conversation than face-to-face contact, then call the healthline on:
Tel: 1300 883 793
Toll Free: 1800 188 171 (country callers only)
Fees for our services can be found on our clinic page: Clinic Fees.
The clinical teams at SHINE SA include both doctors and registered nurses/midwives who work collaboratively to provide high quality services to the community.
SHINE SA offers a therapeutic counselling service provided by professional sexual health counsellors. For more information visit Counselling.
SHINE SA provides a range of opportunities for a wide range of professionals to increase their knowledge and skills in the area of sexual and reproductive health. Click here for more information.
We produce a range of publications, pamphlets and other resources. Many of the resources can be downloaded for free.
Visit our Online Shop to view or purchase resources.