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FPQ Cairns is a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services. This is achieved through excellence in clinical, health promotion, education and sexual assault counselling services.
Ground Floor Solander Centre
182 Grafton Street
Cairns QLD 4870
(P.O. Box 1678, Cairns QLD 4870)
Fax 07 4031 6017
Clinic: (07) 4051 3788
Email: cnsadmin@fpq.com.au
Education: (07) 4031 2232
Email: cnsedu@fpq.com.au
Sexual Assault: (07) 4031 3590
Email: cnssexualassault@fpq.com.au
Clinic opening hours
| Monday | 8.30am – 5.00pm |
| Tuesday | 8.30am – 5.00pm |
| Wednesday | 8.30am – 5.00pm |
| Thursday | 8.30am – 5.00pm |
| Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm |
Sexual Assault Service hours
| Mon-Fri | 9.00am – 5.00pm |
Clinic services
The clinic is staffed by professional doctors and nurses trained in sexual and reproductive health an provide confidential services including:
- Information on all contraceptive methods for men and women
- Insertion of intrauterine contraceptive devices and Implanon
- Supply of hormonal methods of contraception including ‘The pill’, vaginal rings, emergency contraception and injections
- Sexual health checks
- Pregnancy testing and referral
- Pap smears
- Information, assessment and management of menopause, sexual relationships and sub fertility issues
Education services
We provide education and training in sexual and reproductive health for:
- Teachers
- Disability sector workers
- Doctors, nurses, and other allied health professionals
Parent/carer information and education programs include:
- Preparing for puberty
- Communicating about sexuality with children
- Responding to sexual behaviours
Sexual Assault services
The FPQ Cairns Sexual Assault Service offers free counselling and support to women and men aged 15+ who have experienced recent or historic sexual assault or sexual abuse. Counselling is also available for children (girls and boys) aged up to 18 years and their non offending family members. Services also include telephone counselling for those who find it difficult to access the centre in Cairns, therapeutic groups, a 24 hour on call service for victims of recent sexual assault, and training/information for other workers. To access the service contact 4031 3590. (more info ..)
24 hour acute response service: A 24 hour on call service is provided to support victims of recent sexual assault. Call the police on 000 or attend your local Emergency Department. They will connect you with the Sexual Assault Service.
Resources
FPQ produces a wide range of learning packages and resources to support teachers, health professionals and community members feel confident in responding to sexual and reproductive health. To see the full list of our fact sheets and other products, take a look at our Publications and Resources page.