Ipswich
Shop 5/54 Limestone Street
Ipswich QLD 4305
Phone: (07) 3281 4088
Fax: (07) 3282 7088
Email: ipsclinic@fpq.com.au
Fees
All of our services are free or low cost. To access our services, clients pay a small annual fee, effective 15 July 2011:
| Under 18 | $10 per year |
| Concession card holders | $15 per year |
| Standard fee | $30 per year |
We also offer a range of prescription and non-prescription contraceptive products at reasonable prices.
Clinic opening hours
| Monday | 8.30am – 4.30pm |
| Tuesday | 8.30am – 2.00pm |
| Wednesday | 8.30am – 5.00pm |
| Thursday | 8.30am – 4.30pm |
| Friday | 8.30am – 2.00pm |
Clinic services
The clinic is staffed by doctors and nurses trained in sexual and reproductive health and provides confidential services including:
Contraception
- emergency contraception
- supply of hormonal methods
- diaphragm fitting
- intrauterine devices (IUDs)
- condoms
Sexual health checks
Other services include:
- Pap smears
- breast examinations
- pre-pregnancy planning, testing and counselling
- information, assessment and management of menopause, fertility problems, sexual difficulties and menstrual problems
Note: We require 24 hours notice for repeat pill prescriptions. Pills can be collected when the doctor or specialist nurse have authorised the script. Please check with reception staff.
Education Services
We provide education and training in sexual and reproductive health for:
- teachers
- disability sector workers
- doctors, nurses and other health professionals
- tertiary students
Parent/carer information and education programs:
- preparing for puberty
- communicating about sexuality with children
- responding to sexual behaviours
- sexual health and parenting programs for young parents
Small group sessions:
- children and young people
- people with a disability
- families
Please phone 07 3281 4088 for further details
What's on
Groups
Every Tuesday 9:30am – 12:00pm
RSL Hall, Mill Street Rosewood
Lowood Ladies' Group
1st and 3rd Tuesday every month
10:00am – 12:30pm
Q.C.W.A Main Street
Toogoolawah Women's Group
2nd and 4th Wednesday every month
12:30 – 2:30pm
RSL Hall, Cairnscroft Street
Laidley Women's Group
1st and 3rd Monday
9:30am – 12:00pm
Laidley Cultural Centre
Plainland Road
Fassifern Women's Group
2nd Tuesday in month
10:00am – 12:00 noon
Boonah Hospital Community Centre
Fernvale Women's Group
2nd and 4th Monday of month
Further info from West Morten Womens Health
Resources
FPQ produces a wide range of learning packages and resources to support teachers, health professionals and community members to respond to sexual and reproductive health issues.
For a complete list of our factsheets, brochures and other products, visit our Publications and Resources page.
