Health & Sexuality
360 Street Doctor
360 Street Doctor provides free, accessible healthcare to people experiencing homelessness or vulnerability. Their mobile clinic meets individuals where they are, offering compassionate, non-judgemental support to improve health and wellbeing in the community.
www.360.org.au/services/360-street-doctor
Ask Izzy
Ask Izzy is a mobile website that connects people who are in crisis with the services they need right now and nearby.
askizzy.org.au
BreastScreen WA
BreastScreen WA provides over 130,000 screening mammograms each year to WA women. A screening mammogram is a low dose X-ray of a woman’s breast. Screening mammograms are performed on women with no breast symptoms, for the purpose of detecting breast cancer at an early stage before it can be felt or noticed.
www.breastscreen.health.wa.gov.au
Cancer Council WA
Cancer Council WA supports the community in the fight against cancer through four key areas: working with the community and decision-makers to change laws and policies that reduce cancer risks and improve care (advocacy); delivering prevention programs that help people lead healthier lifestyles to lower their cancer risk; funding world-class local research to better detect, treat and ultimately prevent cancer; and offering comprehensive support services so no West Australian faces cancer alone, helping tens of thousands of people each year with information, emotional and practical support.
www.cancerwa.asn.au
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service is an Aboriginal community controlled health organisation, providing holistic and integrated primary health care services to Aboriginal people living in the Perth Metropolitan Region.
www.dyhs.org.au
Healthdirect
Healthdirect is a government-funded Australian health information and advice service that provides free, trusted support to help people understand their health needs and connect with the right care.
You can access 24/7 phone support by calling the Healthdirect helpline (1800 022 222) to speak with a registered nurse who can answer health questions, help you decide what kind of care you need, and direct you to local services.
The Healthdirect website and app also offer reliable health information, a Symptom Checker, and a Service Finder to locate doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers near you. It’s designed to help people make informed decisions about symptoms or conditions, find services, and manage health concerns safely and effectively.
www.healthdirect.gov.au
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving women’s health across Australia through every life stage.
www.jeanhailes.org.au
MSI Australia
As an independent, non-profit organisation, MSI Australia is Australia’s only national accredited provider of abortion, contraception and vasectomy services, and the country’s longest running provider of teleabortion.
They are the fiercely pro-choice, non-judgemental, holistic health provider, supporting people to access their sexual and reproductive health choices safely. Their clinical expertise, recovery focused client journey, and values-led approach combine to deliver safer clinical outcomes and client wellbeing.
www.mariestopes.org.au
Ovarian Cancer Australia
Ovarian Cancer Australia is an independent national Australian charity dedicated to supporting people affected by ovarian cancer and their families. Their mission is to provide free, personalised care and support, including specialist nurse-led programs, counselling, peer support groups, and evidence-based resources, while also working to lead change through advocacy to improve policy, access to treatments, and outcomes for people with ovarian cancer.
The organisation operates services like the Teal Support Program (which offers free specialist ovarian cancer nurse support), a national helpline, and support networks, and engages with government and health bodies to push for better care, research investment and early detection strategies, ensuring no woman with ovarian cancer walks alone.
www.ovariancancer.net.au
Sexual Health Quarters (SHQ)
SHQ offers a range of clinical services including testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), contraception information and supply, unintended pregnancy support, medical abortion and cervical screening.
www.shq.org.au
King Edward Memorial Hospital – The Menopause Service
The Menopause Service at King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women (KEMH) has a long history of caring for women who have problems with menopause transition. Understanding and knowledge about menopause are important components of the service they provide. Therapy options are adjusted according to each woman’s individual needs.
www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au/Womens-Health/Menopause
Disclaimer: Information provided on this website is for the benefit of the community. While care has been taken to ensure the information is accurate and up to date at the time of publication, service details may change. Listings do not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by ERICA Women’s Centre.
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