Positive Life NSW

Exposure to HIV
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is a month-long course of anti-HIV medication that can prevent infection if started within 72 hours of exposure. If you think you’ve been exposed to HIV, PEP may prevent you becoming infected – if you act quickly. Generally, you can get PEP at a sexual health clinic or in the accident and emergency sections of most hospitals.

PEP Hotline: 1800 737 669  (24 hour freecall within NSW)
Note: The PEP Hotline is not an information line for general questions about HIV/AIDS.

ACON counselling services
Contact the ACON Intake and Assessment Officer for more information.
Tel: 02 9206 2000
Free Call: 1800 063 060
TTY: 02 9283 2088
Email: acon@acon.org.au

Lifeline
If you are feeling down, think that it is all too hard or feel like you can’t cope, you can call Lifeline, 24 hours a day, any day of the week for confidential, emotional support.
Tel: 13 11 14

Support services

If you need help or just want to talk to someone, there are a number of confidential support services available. You can contact the organisations below or search our HIV Services for specific services.

Just found out you’re HIV+?
Resources to help you deal with a new diagnosis.

Albion Street Centre
Counselling, care and support for people with HIV.
Tel: 02 9332 9600

Beyondblue InfoLine
Access to information, advice and referrals around depression, anxiety and related disorders.
Tel: 1300 224 636
TTY: 133 677

Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW
Tel: 02 8594 9500, 02 8594 9596
Freecall: 1800 184 527