HIV Testing

Getting a HIV test is one of the best ways to make 100% sure you are HIV-free! Getting the test is easy, confidential, and in many cases can also be free.

Your options to get a HIV test

ask for a quick HIV test at your local GP
get your free HIV test at a NSW Sexual Health Clinic or Aboriginal Medical Service
pick up a free HIV self-test kit from a NSW MyTest vending machine to test for HIV in the privacy of your own home or purchase a ATOMO HIV self-test kit from your local chemist or order your free HIV self-test kit from hivtest.au
have a confidential conversation with a nurse about STI and HIV by calling the NSW Sexual Health Infolink on 1800 451 624 to find a testing option that suits you
visit a rapid testing clinic for men who have sex with men
obtain a free and confidential Dried Blood Spot test online.

Your results are 100% private.

If you want any support deciding on which option will suit you the best, you can call Positive Life NSW on (02) 8357 8386, 1800 245 677 (freecall) or email contact@positivelife.org.au

Who should get tested for HIV?

HIV does not discriminate! HIV is a sexually transmissible infection, and anyone who is sexually active can be at risk for this STI. HIV can affect anyone sexually active, regardless of age, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Almost 10% of people who have HIV in NSW don’t know they have HIV, which means over 1,000 people in NSW do not know they are living with HIV. When HIV is diagnosed early, effective treatments mean all people living with HIV can have a long and healthy life.

You can call Positive Life NSW on (02) 8357 8386, 1800 245 677 (freecall) or email contact@positivelife.org.au for a confidential conversation about how to get a HIV test.
You can call the NSW Sexual Health Infolink on 1800 451 624 (free call) for a confidential conversation with a nurse about HIV, STI prevention and testing, or HIV symptoms and treatment.

Are you an international student and want further information about how to navigate the NSW Health system? Call Positive Life NSW on (02) 02 8357 8386 or 1800 245 677 (freecall) or email contact@positivelife.org.au or visit the International Student Health Hub.