Sexual Health

Condoms are the best form of prevention for sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and can also prevent unintended pregnancy. For rural young people, issues of privacy, lack of transport and cost are some of the barriers that prevent them from accessing condoms.

Condom Vending Machines in Greater Shepparton

Condom Vending Machines are installed in many public toilets throughout Greater Shepparton. The machines help to support our community, particularly young people, to have 24/7 access to purchase condoms in a low cost, discrete manner.

Machines are available in the following locations:

  • Shepparton
    • Accessible Toilet, Main Pavillion, Shepparton Sports City
    • Accessible Toilet, Fraser Street, Maude Street Mall
    • Accessible Toilet, Vaughan Central Shepparton
    • Unisex Toilet, John Pick Playground, Victoria Park Lake
  • Congupna
    • Unisex Toilet, Congupna Recreation Reserve
  • Dookie
    • Accessible Toilet, CWA Gardens, Dookie
  • Katandra West
    • Accessible Toilet, Katandra West Recreation Reserve
  • Merrigum
    • Accessible Toilet, Judd Park, Merrigum
  • Murchison
    • Accessible Toilet, Riverbank Gardens, Murchison
  • Tallygaroopna
    • Accessible Toilet, Larsen Park, Tallygaroopna
  • Tatura
    • Accessible Toilet, Cussen Park, Undera Road, Tatura
    • Accessible Toilet, Mactier Gardens, Tatura
  • Toolamba
    • Unisex Toilet, Colaura Gardens, Toolamba

More Information

  • The Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project has compiled a resource titled Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Shepparton. In this document you will find a service directory including sexual and reproductive health services in person and online and over the phone, contraceptive services, information related to Sexually Transmitted Infections, Unplanned Pregnancy Support, Sexual Assault, LGBTIQA+ Services and Helplines.
  • Headspace Shepparton - A Sexual Health Nurse Practitioner provides free sexual health screening for young people.
  • The Meryula Clinic is a free and confidential sexual and reproductive health service that offers clients of all ages a safe setting in which to discuss sexual health concerns and receive specialist sexual and reproductive health care.
    Phone: 1800 222 582 (press 4 for the Community Health Team)
  • Goulburn Valley Centre Against Sexual Assault (GVCASA)
  • The Bridge Youth Service is a free youth service providing support to young people between the ages of 12 – 25 years including sexual and reproductive health, sexual assault, same sex attracted and gender diverse support services.
  • Uniting VIC/TAS Diversity Project aims to create safer, more inclusive and healthier communities in the City of Greater Shepparton for young people aged 12 - 25 years who are same-sex attracted, sex and gender diverse (and their friends). The group provides an open, friendly and welcoming environment for young people to explore sexuality issues, get information, discuss concerns and talk with others about similar life experiences. For further information contact:
  • GV Pride – the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and gender diverse, Intersex, Queer/Questioning, Asexual + (LGBTIQA+) social-support group – friends/family of the LBGTIQA+ community most welcome too.
  • Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health