Confidential sexual and reproductive healthcare
Clinic 35 provides confidential, respectful and judgement-free sexual and reproductive healthcare
for people of all genders.
Our clinics are located within Gateway Health medical practices in Wodonga, Wangaratta and Myrtleford.
You can talk with us about routine sexual health checks, contraception, pregnancy options,
blood-borne viruses and other sexual or reproductive health concerns.
What to expect at your appointment
At your first appointment, you will usually meet privately with a Clinic 35 nurse to talk about
your health, questions or concerns.
We will explain any recommended tests, treatments or next steps and give you time to ask questions.
When you need to see a doctor, we can usually arrange this during the same visit or as a follow-up
appointment within the medical practice.
Men’s health
Men’s health at Clinic 35
Men can visit Clinic 35 for confidential checks including STI and blood-borne virus screening,
blood pressure, heart health, mental health and sexual function concerns.
You do not need to wait until something feels wrong. A regular health check can identify concerns
early and help you stay well.
As one of our GPs says: “You get your ute serviced. You should get yourself serviced too.”
How we can help
Our doctors and nurses have additional training in sexual and reproductive health.
We prioritise people who are under-screened or experience barriers to healthcare,
but Clinic 35 is open to everyone.
Pregnancy options
Abortion care and support
If you are pregnant and do not want to continue the pregnancy, Clinic 35 can provide confidential
and non-judgemental information, assessment and support.
Abortion care can be time sensitive. Please contact us as early as you can, even if you have not
completed any tests or seen another healthcare provider.
Medical abortion
Medical termination of pregnancy (MTOP) uses prescribed medicines to end a pregnancy.
It can be provided up to 9 weeks or 63 days of pregnancy.
Surgical abortion
Surgical termination of pregnancy (STOP) may be provided through the rural abortion pathway
up to 12 weeks of pregnancy.
More than 12 weeks pregnant?
Other services may still be available. Contact 1800 My Options for confidential information
about abortion and pregnancy services across Victoria.
Visit 1800 My Options
or call
1800 696 784.
How to make an appointment
You can contact Clinic 35 directly. You do not need a GP referral.
Call Gateway Health on
02 6022 8888
and ask to speak with the Sexual and Reproductive Health Nurse or ask to book a
termination of pregnancy appointment.
You can also contact Gateway Health Wangaratta Medical Reception on
03 5723 2000.
Health professionals
Information for GPs
GPs can refer a patient to the Gateway Health Wangaratta abortion pathway by:
- Emailing the referral to
clinic35@gatewayhealth.org.au - Faxing the referral to 03 5722 2313
- Marking the referral for the attention of the
Sexual and Reproductive Health Nurse, Clinic 35
Please advise the patient that they also need to call Gateway Health and ask to book a
termination of pregnancy appointment with the Sexual and Reproductive Health Nurse.
Investigations before an appointment
Baseline investigations help determine eligibility for abortion care. Because these appointments
can be time sensitive, it is helpful when investigations have been completed before the patient
attends Gateway Health.
Investigations are not required before making a referral or booking an appointment.
Gateway Health can arrange them when the patient is seen.
Blood tests
- Quantitative beta hCG
- Full blood count
- Iron studies
- Blood group and antibody screen
- Hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis screening
Pelvic ultrasound
Confirmation of an intrauterine pregnancy before the termination of pregnancy.
Self-collected vaginal swabs
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhoea
- Vaginal swab microscopy, culture and sensitivity
Please copy all investigation results to
Dr Olivia Stuart, Gateway Health Wangaratta.
MS-2 Step prescribing
GPs and other appropriately qualified and trained healthcare practitioners can prescribe
MS-2 Step for medical abortion.
Training and clinical resources are available through
MS-2 Step
Costs
Termination of pregnancy consultations are currently bulk billed through Gateway Health.
Patients may need to pay for prescribed medicines. Please confirm any expected costs when
making the appointment.
Contact Clinic 35
Clinic 35 operates from Gateway Health sites in Wodonga, Wangaratta and Myrtleford.
Appointments are generally available between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Hours and availability can vary, so please contact your preferred location before attending.
