Test’n’Treat is a free, peer-led sexual health service in Auckland offering rapid STI and HIV testing, treatment and prevention — no appointment needed.
What Is Test’n’Treat?
Test’n’Treat is a walk-in sexual health clinic run by Body Positive in partnership with Auckland Sexual Health. It’s designed to be:
- Fast: Get tested and treated on the same day in most cases.
- Free: No cost for testing or treatment (for valid visa holders).
- Inclusive: Open to everyone — regardless of gender identity, sexuality or immigration status.
- Judgement-free: Run by trained peers who get it.
Where & When
📌 Address: 3 Poynton Terrace, Auckland Central
🕒 Walk-in Hours:
- Monday to Wednesday: 10am–5pm
- Thursday: 10am–8pm
- Friday: 10am–4pm
What’s On Offer — Testing, Treatment & Prevention
HIV & Syphilis
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Testing: Rapid finger-prick blood test with instant results.
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Treatment & Prevention:
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HIV: Antiretroviral therapy, PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis), and condoms.
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Syphilis: Easily treatable with antibiotics.
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Hepatitis C
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Testing: Rapid test with results in approximately 20 minutes.
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Treatment: Fully curable with antiviral medication.
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Gonorrhoea & Chlamydia
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Testing: Self-collected urine or swab sample. Results in about 2 hours.
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Negative results via text.
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Positive results via phone call.
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Treatment & Prevention:
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Both infections are treatable with antibiotics.
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Prevention includes condoms and, in some cases, DoxyPEP (antibiotic taken after sex to reduce STI risk).
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Prevention Tools
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Available for free:
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Condoms and lubricant
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PrEP (ongoing use for HIV prevention)
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PEP (emergency use after potential HIV exposure)
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DoxyPEP (emerging prevention option for some bacterial STIs like chlamydia or syphilis)
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Support After Exposure
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If you’ve had a recent exposure or a partner has tested positive:
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You can book to see a nurse directly.
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Free treatment is available for all valid visa holders.
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Ongoing peer support and follow-up provided confidentially and respectfully.
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Why It Matters
- No judgement, just care: Test’n’Treat creates a safer space, especially for LGBTQI+, trans, and non-binary people who may not feel comfortable in mainstream clinics.
- Many STIs have no symptoms: Testing regularly helps catch and treat issues early — before they cause long-term harm.
- STIs are treatable: From antibiotics to PrEP, sexual health care is about staying ahead, not reacting in crisis.
Who Should Drop In?
You should consider visiting if you:
- Are sexually active — especially with casual or multiple partners
- Have symptoms (discharge, pain, sores, bleeding, etc.)
- Have had a partner test positive for an STI
- Want to start or learn about PrEP/PEP/DoxyPEP
- Just want regular, respectful sexual health check-ups
What to Expect
- No appointment needed — just walk in.
- You’ll be welcomed by a peer worker, fill out a short form, and collect your sample (urine or swab).
- You’ll get instant HIV/syphilis results; others (like chlamydia or gonorrhoea) are sent via text — usually same-day.
- If anything comes back positive, Body Positive will support you with free treatment, follow-up testing, and peer support — all with confidentiality and care.
