Lesbian and same sex attracted, bisexual or transgender services

If you are questioning your sexuality or want information, referrals and support as a lesbian/same sex attracted/bisexual/transgender person, SA Health offers the following services:

Metropolitan Youth Health

Metropolitan Youth Health within the Women’s and Children’s Health Network offer a free, confidential health service for young people aged 12 to 25 years.

Women’s Information Service

Women’s Information Service (WIS) provides information on issues affecting women in South Australia.  

Shop front opening hours: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm - Monday - Friday
Telephone: (08) 8303 0590  Toll Free: 1800 188 158 (you can phone WIS 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday)
Address: Ground Floor 101 Grenfell St Adelaide SA 5000
Email: info@wis.sa.gov.au

SHine SA

SHine SA provides confidential information for sexual and reproductive health issues. Open 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Sexual and reproductive health questions can be answered by an experienced sexual health nurse who can also refer individuals to other area-health services if ongoing support is needed.

Sexual Healthline

Telephone: 1 300 883 793 or Toll free: 1 800 188 171 (country callers only) An interpreter can be arranged free of charge if required.

You can contact the Sexual Healthline about any sexual health issue, including:

  • contraception
  • fertility issues
  • period problems 
  • pregnancy options
  • safer sex information
  • sexual health checks
  • sexual relationship problems
  • sexually transmitted infections