NZAF Opens Free Sexual Health Clinic in Wellington

Media Release: 4 December 2009
for Immediate Release

NZAF Opens Free Sexual Health Clinic in Wellington

The New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF) has joined with Wellington Sexual Health Services to provide a full sexual health screening service at the NZAF Āwhina Centre in Wellington. The weekly Sexual Health Clinics will be held every Wednesday, including tonight 4 December 2009, from 4.00pm – 7.00pm and are free of charge.

Laura Jones, NZAF Regional Manager described the new services as a “one stop sexual health shop. We’re thrilled that we can offer these essential screening services free of charge”. The Sexual Health Clinics aim to be welcoming and men-focussed. “Anyone who seeks free anonymous HIV and STI testing is welcome and we have a specially designed and refitted room ready for clients at the NZAF Āwhina Centre.”

An experienced sexual health clinician or nurse will be carry out the free checks and gay and bisexual men in particular are encouraged to attend for both regular checkups, if they feel that they may be at risk, or if they have any questions or concerns about their sexual health. “We aim to offer an alternative service if people choose not to go to their GP or another sexual health service” says Jones.

The Sexual Health Clinics will complement the existing testing, counselling or psychotherapy and support services offered at the NZAF Āwhina Centre for anyone affected by HIV.

To book an appointment for the Sexual Health Clinic please call 04 381 6640 or email contact.awhina@nzaf.org.nz The clinic will be open at Level 1, 187 Willis Street, Wellington on Wednesday evenings from 4.00-7.00pm, public transport and metered parking is available and all services are free of charge.

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