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14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about STIs. What are STIs? What is the most common STI? How do you know if you have an STI like chlamydia?

01 Mar 2020... Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation. It is transmitted through contaminated blood and other body liquids. Hepatitis B can be prevented by immunisation. This brochure includes information on symptoms, how the disease is spread, who is at risk, and how it is prevented.

01 Jul 2017... Untreated hepatitis B may cause liver damage and/or liver cancer in up to 1 in 4 people. A free vaccination for hepatitis B is available. Ask your doctor about testing and treatment.

01 May 2020... Syphilis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) that may have no symptoms. If left untreated it will stay in your body and can be passed on to sexual partners, or to an unborn baby during pregnancy. Thankfully, it's easy to test, treat and cure!

18 Nov 2021... Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) is a bacterial infection which can be passed on during sex without a condom. This fact sheet explains what mycoplasma genitalium is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

09 Jul 2024... Fact sheet on hepatitis B and liver cancer, including testing for hepatitis B and treatment. 

31 Jul 2016... The word 'hepatitis' means inflammation of the liver. This inflammation can be caused by chemicals, drugs, drinking too much alcohol, or viruses. Hepatitis C (HCV), or 'hep C', is caused by the hepatitis C virus.

13 Sep 2021... Herpes is a common STI, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and can be passed on by skin-to skin contact during sexual contact. This fact sheet explains what Herpes is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

01 Nov 2015... Hepatitis B information in plain language. Colourful engaging graphics. Tested with consumers, health professionals and evaluated.

01 Apr 2025... The fact sheet supports women diagnosed with, or at increased risk of syphilis during pregnancy. Syphilis cases are on the rise in NSW, especially amongst women aged 15 to 44 years old. This has led to an increase in congenital syphilis, mother-to child transmission during pregnancy or at birth. If left untreated, syphilis in pregnancy can lead to serious health issues for both mother and baby, including premature birth, low birth weight, stillbirth, early infant death, or long-term health complications. Congenital syphilis is preventable through early testing and treatment during pregnancy.