Townsville

Suite 2, 5 Castlemaine Street
Kirwan QLD 4817
(PO Box 4067, Kirwan QLD 4817)

Clinic Phone: (07) 4723 8184
Clinic Email: tvlclinic@fpq.com.au

Education Phone: (07) 4723 6597
Education Email: tvledu@fpq.com.au

Clinic opening hours

Monday	8.30am – 4.30pm
Tuesday	8.30am – 4.30pm
Wednesday	8.30am – 4.30pm
Thursday	8.30am – 4.30pm
Friday	8.30am – 4.00pm
Daily lunch closure	1.00pm – 1.30pm

Young people are welcome to call in during opening hours.

Thursday evening clinic sessions till 7:30pm by appointment.

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

Note: For repeat pill prescriptions, it may be necessary to make an appointment to see the doctor or nurse. 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 allied health professionals
JCU Training; pharmacy, medical, education

Parent/carer information and education programs include:

Preparing for puberty
Communicating about sexuality with children
Responding to sexual behaviours
Young Dads program at Cleveland Youth Detention Centre

Family Education Program

Family Education programs are conducted throughout the year to encourage parent/child communications about sexuality. The sessions provide age-appropriate sexuality education, information and support during puberty, build your child’s self esteem and answer questions with comfort.

Sessions are 2.5 hrs and are aimed at Upper primary – Grades 5-7, and are held during evening hours from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.

Cost: $25 per family. Bookings are essential, please phone for further details on (07) 4723 8184. Light supper provided.

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.