Kirketon Road Centre

KRC is a health service in Kings Cross, focused on the prevention of HIV, hepatitis and STIs among young people, sex workers and people who inject drugs.

The Kirketon Road Centre (KRC) is a targeted primary health care service with a team of nurses, doctors, counsellors and health educators who work together to meet the wide range of health and social welfare needs of young people, sex workers and people who inject drugs. KRC operates from two locations; above the Darlinghurst Fire Station and 180 Victoria Street, Potts Point.
You can just drop in anytime or make an appointment to use KRC’s services, which are free, anonymous and confidential. You don't need personal ID or need to use your real name or even have a Medicare card.
KRC believes that ’at risk’ young people, sex workers and people who inject drugs have traditionally had sub-optimal access to health care, and that health is a basic human right. KRC operates under a primary health care philosophy providing services that are accessible, acceptable, affordable and equitable. [WHO, Alma Ata 1978]

KRC has a non-judgmental and eclectic approach to individual clients' health care needs and is respectful of clients' lifestyle choices. The service is client-focused and promotes client empowerment and self-determination. While clients' lifestyle choices are respected, there is an emphasis on providing evidence based information about risks involved and how to prevent and reduce associated harms to ensure these choices are well-informed. This is referred to as the ‘harm reduction’ approach [Buning, EC, 1986] .

The Kirketon Road Centre is located above the Darlinghurst fire station on the corner of Darlinghurst Rd and Victoria Street.
Opening hours:
Monday 10. 00-6. 00 Thursday 10. 00-6. 00
Tuesday 10. 00-6. 00 Friday 10. 00-6. 00
Wednesday 12. 00-6. 00 Sat /Sun 10. 00-1. 45
(Weekends open for methadone and needle and syringe program only)
The Kirketon Road Centre services include:
• Assessment and managementof general health issues
• HIV testing
• HIV /AIDS medical management and counselling
• Hepatitis A and B screening and vaccination
• Hepatitis C screening and monitoring with access to an in-house Specialist Hepatitis Clinic
• Hepatitis A, B & C information
• Sexual health testing and management of STIs
• Sex worker information and check ups
• Women's health checks, including Pap smears and breast examination
• Contraception, pregnancy testing and advice
• Drug and alcohol counselling, assessment and referral
• Crisis intervention /support and counselling for emotional issues
• Housing, social security & welfare information and assistance
• Methadone Access Program with intensive case management approach
• Needle and Syringe Program (NSP)
• Outreach program, street, van and bus and regular nurse-led clinics at other services.
Clinic 180

Clinic180 is located at 180 Victoria Street, Potts Point.

Opening hours:

Monday- Sunday 1. 30-9. 00

(Nursing and counselling services Monday-Friday only)

Clinic 180 services include:

• General health assessment, advice and referrals to relevant services
• Sexual health screening, treatment of sexually transmitted infections and sex worker health checks
• HIV and hepatitis C testing (including rapid HIV testing)
• Hepatitis A & B testing and vaccination
• Contraceptive advice, emergency contraception, free condoms
• Women’s health checks including Pap smears
• First aid and wound dressings
• Drug and alcohol assessment, counselling and referral to drug treatment and rehabilitation
• Social welfare assistance
• Needle Syringe Program and condoms