Telehealth consult
Contraception Consult Online
Yes, you can talk to a clinician about contraception by phone. Whether you’re starting contraception for the first time, checking that what you use now still suits you, or thinking about a change, book a $50.95 telehealth consult with an AHPRA-registered nurse practitioner or doctor. They’ll go through your health history and what matters to you, explain your options, and tell you if an option needs an in-person visit.
Telehealth consults aren’t an emergency service. In an emergency, call 000.
At a glance
- Price: $50.95 for a 10-minute phone consult. There's no card surcharge: the price shown is the price you pay.
- Who treats you: an AHPRA-registered nurse practitioner or doctor
- How it works: the clinician phones you at your appointment time. Calls may come from a private number.
- Hours: 7am–9pm, 7 days a week including public holidays, Brisbane time
- Medicare: Medicare rebates for telehealth consults are only available in limited circumstances. Ask your clinician whether you're eligible.
Looking for broader women’s health care, such as perimenopause or menopause support? See our Women’s Health consults (from $99.99).
Had unprotected sex in the last few days? Don’t wait for a consult. Speak to a pharmacist today, because some options only work if they’re used soon after sex.
What a contraception consult covers
- what you want from contraception, and what you've used before
- health conditions that affect which options are safe for you, such as migraine with aura, a history of blood clots, high blood pressure, or smoking if you're over 35
- recent pregnancy, breastfeeding, and any other medicines you take
- a recent blood pressure reading, which some options need. Many pharmacies check blood pressure for free, or you can use a home monitor.
- options that need a procedure or an examination, and where to go for them
- sexual health: the clinician can request STI tests if you'd like them.
Any treatment decision is the clinician’s, based on your symptoms and health history. The fee covers the consult, whatever the outcome.
When telehealth isn't suitable
Call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department if you have:
- chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, or you're coughing up blood
- a painful, swollen, red or warm leg
- a sudden, severe headache, weakness or numbness on one side, trouble speaking, or changes in your vision
- severe pain low in your tummy or in your shoulder tip, or heavy bleeding, and you could be pregnant.
If you might already be pregnant, do a home pregnancy test first and mention the result when you book. If the clinician decides a telehealth consult isn’t suitable and you need to be seen in person, you’ll get a full refund (clause 6 of our Terms).
Who treats you
Contraception consults are with an AHPRA-registered nurse practitioner or doctor. Nurse practitioners and doctors can both assess you, order tests and refer you. Read more about what a nurse practitioner can do.
Can I get contraception advice online in Australia?
Yes. A nurse practitioner or doctor can talk through your contraception options in a telehealth consult, check your health history, and tell you if an option needs an in-person visit. Any treatment decision is the clinician’s, based on your symptoms and health history. The fee covers the consult, whatever the outcome.
How much does a contraception consult cost?
A telehealth consult is $50.95. There’s no card surcharge: the price shown is the price you pay. Medicare rebates for telehealth consults are only available in limited circumstances. Ask your clinician whether you’re eligible. For longer women’s health appointments, such as perimenopause or menopause care, see Women’s Health consults (from $99.99).
Do I need a blood pressure reading?
For some options, yes. If you have a reading from the last few months, have it handy for the call. Many pharmacies check blood pressure for free, or you can use a home monitor. The clinician will tell you if they need a new reading.
I already use contraception. Can I have a review by phone?
Yes. The clinician checks that your contraception still suits you, asks about any changes in your health, and talks about whether anything should change. They may suggest an in-person check-up or tests.
Which health conditions affect my contraception choices?
Some options aren’t recommended if you have migraine with aura, a history of blood clots or high blood pressure, or if you smoke and are over 35. Recent pregnancy, breastfeeding and some other medicines matter too. The clinician goes through these with you.
Can I talk about options that need a procedure?
Yes. Some contraception options need a procedure or an examination by a trained clinician in person. The clinician can explain them and tell you where to go, or refer you if a specialist is needed.
Can I get an STI test at the same time?
Yes. The clinician can request sexual health tests, which you have done at a pathology collection centre. Read more about blood and pathology test requests.
Is my consult confidential?
Yes. Your consult and health information are handled under our Privacy Policy and Australian privacy law.
Related: All telehealth consults · UTI consult · Women’s Health consults · Blood test request
Sources: healthdirect, Contraception options (checked 17 October 2026). This page is general information, not medical advice.
Clinically reviewed by Assoc. Prof. Christopher O’Donnell, Nurse Practitioner, FACN (AHPRA NMW0001453715). Last reviewed 18 October 2026.
Telehealth consults aren’t an emergency service. In an emergency, call 000. Consults are with AHPRA-registered nurse practitioners and doctors, who decide whether any treatment is appropriate.