Access inclusive, respectful sexual health and LGBTQ+ care tailored to your identity, needs, and overall wellbeing.
Next Practice Newstead provides inclusive sexual health and LGBTQ+ healthcare services for patients of all sexual orientations, sex characteristics, and gender identities, delivered by experienced GPs at our clinic on Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, conveniently located for residents of Newstead, Teneriffe, New Farm, Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, and the broader Brisbane inner-north.
Our clinic is an LGBTQ+ safe space. We are committed to creating an environment where every patient feels genuinely welcome, respected, and supported, whether you are seeking routine sexual health checks, gender-affirming care, or a regular GP who understands your needs.
We believe that high-quality, respectful healthcare should be accessible to everyone. At Next Practice Newstead, we understand that LGBTQ+ patients can face unique barriers to healthcare, including experiences of discrimination, assumptions made by providers, and a lack of culturally safe environments. Our GPs are committed to providing care that is free from judgement, affirming of your identity, and responsive to your individual health needs.
You will not be asked to justify your identity or educate your GP. You will be listened to, treated with dignity, and cared for as a whole person.
Our GPs provide a broad range of sexual health and LGBTQ+ inclusive services, including:
Sexual health screening and STI testing, routine and comprehensive testing for sexually transmitted infections, tailored to your sexual practices and risk profile. HIV prevention and management, including PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) prescribing and monitoring, PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) assessment, and ongoing care for patients living with HIV. Cervical screening, including for trans and gender-diverse patients who have a cervix. Contraception and reproductive health, advice, prescribing, and referrals across the full range of contraceptive options. Gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy initiation and monitoring, and referrals to specialist gender health services where appropriate. Mental health support, addressing the mental health needs that disproportionately affect LGBTQ+ communities, with compassionate, non-judgmental care and referrals to affirming mental health practitioners. General and preventive health, routine health checks, chronic disease management, and preventive care tailored to the specific health risks relevant to your identity and lifestyle.
Service availability may vary. Please contact the clinic to discuss your specific needs or to confirm which services are currently available.
Our sexual health and LGBTQ+ services are open to all patients, including gay, lesbian, and bisexual patients; trans and gender-diverse patients at any stage of their journey; intersex patients; people living with HIV; and anyone seeking confidential, non-judgmental sexual health care.
New patients are always welcome.
When you attend Next Practice Newstead, you can expect to be greeted and treated with respect from the moment you arrive. Your GP will take the time to understand your health history, your concerns, and your goals, without making assumptions about your identity, relationships, or body.
All consultations are strictly confidential. Your personal and health information is handled in accordance with Australian Privacy Principles and will never be shared without your consent.
If you have specific requirements, such as a preference for a particular GP, or the need for a longer appointment, please let our Patient Advocates know when booking and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Next Practice Newstead offers PrEP prescribing and monitoring for patients who are HIV-negative and at elevated risk of HIV. PrEP is a highly effective daily medication that significantly reduces the risk of HIV transmission. Our GPs can assess your suitability for PrEP, initiate and manage your prescription, and provide regular monitoring in line with current clinical guidelines.
For patients already living with HIV, our GPs can provide ongoing primary care and co-management in partnership with your specialist.
To book an appointment, or to speak with one of our Patient Advocates about the services available to you, contact Next Practice Newstead today.
New patients are welcome. Conveniently located near Newstead, Teneriffe, New Farm, Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, Herston, Albion, and Brisbane CBD.
