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 – 4.30pm |
| Daily lunch closure | 1.00pm – 1.30pm |
Walk in youth clinic 2.00pm-4.00pm Monday-Tuesday
Thursday evening clinic hours until 7.30pm is pending availability of the doctor.
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: 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 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 2hrs and are aimed at Upper primary – Grades 5-7.
Cost: $12 per family. Bookings are essential, please phone for further details on (07) 4772 1462.
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.

