Health information for women throughout South Australia is provided by the Women's Healthline
telephone and email service. The Healthine is open Monday to Friday from 1pm to 4.30pm, contact by:
Information on a wide-range of topics affecting women is provided by the Women’s Information Service. To contact the Women's Information Service:
Screenings
Information about free breast screening can be found on the Breast Screen Australia website. To find out more about cervix screening, including how, when, where and why women should have pap smears is provided by the South Australia Cervix Screening Program.
For free health advice from registered nurses, 24 hours a day seven days a week, phone Health Direct Australia on 1800 022 222.
Sexual health
Sexual health information including contraception services, pregnancy testing and safe sex advice is available through SHine SA.
Diagnoses and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases is provided by the Royal Adelaide Hospital’s Clinic 275.
For free health advice from registered nurses, 24 hours a day seven days a week, phone Health Direct Australia on 1800 022 222.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
A guide to pregnancy, from preparation to birth and beyond, is provided by Children, Youth and Womens Health Service (CYWHS). For more information, phone the Pregnancy SA Infoline on 1300 368 820 - 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Information about breastfeeding is provided by CYWHS and covers:
- the benefits for mothers
- the benefits for babies
- burping
- weaning.
For more information, phone the Parent Helpline - 24 hours a day, every day on 1300 364 100. Or call 8303 1555 from a mobile phone - normal call rates apply.
Rape and sexual assault
Important information for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted is provided by Yarrow Place. It doesn't matter if the rape or assault was some time ago or very recent. Yarrow Place can be contacted by:
- phone - 8226 8777
- toll free in SA - 1800 817 421
- after hours and emergency - 8226 8787.
More information
On this site
Health services for seniors
Health services for people with disability
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
Immunisations
Other websites
Diabetes Australia
24 hour a day counselling - Lifeline
Pregnancy - SA Health
Parenting - advice on a range of issues - CYWHS
Young adult health - aimed at men and women - CYWHS