Victorian PrEP Program

About the Victorian PrEP Program

The Victorian PrEP Program provides free appointments, testing and PrEP medication for people living in Victoria without Medicare. The program is delivered in partnership by The Alfred and Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC).

Information for patients

If you are living in Victoria and do not have Medicare, you can register your interest for the program. Our team will contact you to book an appointment at The Alfred’s PrEPMe Clinic, MSHC’s PEACH Clinic or a partner clinic across Victoria.

At your appointment you will receive a PrEP prescription and have HIV and sexual health testing. Appointments, PrEP medication and testing is free and you do not need private or overseas health cover to be part of the program. Find out more about the program for patients.

Information for health professionals

If your clinic or pharmacy is interested in becoming a Victorian PrEP Program site, please call us to discuss eligibility and requirements. Find out more about the program for health professionals.

Information people with Medicare

If you have Medicare ask your GP about a prescription for PrEP or find a PrEP prescriber near you. Appointments at Victorian PrEP Program clinics are only available to people without Medicare.

HIV Prevention Phoneline

• Contact 1800 889 887
• The phoneline provides information about starting PrEP, missed doses, side effects or any other questions you may have
• Available from Monday to Friday (9AM - 5PM)

Feedback

To provide feedback about the Victorian PrEP Program or if you are part of the program and think you have mistakenly received a bill for your PrEP appointment, testing or medication, email prep@alfred.org.au.