Rockhampton
83 Bolsover Street
Rockhampton QLD 4700
(P.O. Box 11, Rockhampton QLD 4700)
Clinic Phone: (07) 4927 3999
Clinic Email: rckclinic@fpq.com.au
Education Phone: (07) 4921 3655
Education Email: rockhamptonedu@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.
As of 18 November 2011, FPQ’s Rockhampton centre bulkbills our medical consultations. Please bring your Medicare card with you to your appointment. If you do not have a Medicare card, you can still come to an FPQ clinic. Please notify clinic staff if you do not have a Medicare card at time of booking.
We will continue to charge a fee for IUD and Implanon procedures.
We are committed to serving all clients regardless of their ability to pay. Please speak with a clinic staff person if you are unable to pay.
Clinic opening hours
| Monday | 8.30am – 5.00pm |
| Tuesday | 8.30am – 5.30pm |
| Wednesday | 8.30am – 2.30pm |
| Thursday | 8.30am – 2.30pm |
| Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm |
Clinic services
The clinic is staffed by doctors and nurses trained in sexual and reproductive health who 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
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 , consultancy and training in sexual and reproductive health for:
- Teachers
- Disability sector workers
- Doctors, nurses, and other allied health professionals
- Schools
- Families
Parent/carer information and education programs include:
- Preparing for puberty
- Communicating about sexuality with children
- Responding to sexual behaviours
- Sexuality education for young people with a disability
Creating Conversations
Creating Conversations is a free program designed to support families
with children and young people with a disability in the Central
Queensland region. This program will provide you with valuable
information, skills and tools. You will learn what to expect as
your child develops and what supports healthy sexual behaviours
and relationships.
The program is being offered in Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Emerald and Longreach.
Creating Conversations event calendar
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.
