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| There are many different organisations that can assist you in the management of your own care for HIV. Knowing who will be able to help you in a particular way is vital to choosing and ultimately receiving the best possible information and advice. |
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This group meets on the first Saturday of every month at the QPP State Resource Centre, East Brisbane from midday. The State Resource Centre, at 21 Manilla St, EAST BRISBANE, is easy to find, just jump on the ferry to Mowbray Park and walk down or catch bus 227, 232, 230 or 235. This is open to anybody living with HIV, just bring your own drinks.
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This group meets monthly at QAHC, 290 Draper St, Cairns with different activities occurring each time.
Upcoming dates are as follows:
Dates to be confirmed
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This is a tri-monthly Sunday lunch open to anybody from Caloundra to Bundaberg @ QAHC, 10 Pikki St, Maroochydore.
Upcoming dates are as follows:
Dates to be confirmed
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Brisbane North-side Social
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This group meets every two months at Coffee and Cream,
shop 48 Pialba
Place Shopping Centre, Pialba from 11am.
The upcoming dates are
Saturday September 20 and Saturday November 15.
This will be a great
opportunity to meet others in a safe environment.
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The new Toowoomba Social group meets on the third Friday of every month for lunch.
The upcoming dates are: February 20; March 20; April 17; May 15; June 19 and July 17
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Now twice a month, the Brisbane North Social Group continues to provide social support opportunities for HIV+ people and their friends in Brisbane northern and outer suburbs. The second Sunday of the month is a revolving lunchtime outing that will be at a different location each time. This is to ensure that as many people as possible have the opportunity to attend. We ask that you call the State Resource Centre on 1800 636 241 to find out the location of the next Sunday outing. On the fourth Tuesday of the month, the group will continue to gather on the boardwalk at Moora Park, Sandgate from 12 noon for a bbq lunch with salads and drinks. New members are always welcomed.
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Positive Directions is the key care and treatment service provider, we have a state-wide mandate to provide a care coordination, information and referral service for PLHIV in Queensland. Positive Directions offer a quality service by providing each PLHIV with a specialized team of people with HIV expertise in clinical care, social determinants of health, nutrition, mental health, and resources.
They provide three unique wellness programs in chronic care self management, nutrition, and mental health.
Phone: 07 3900 8000
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The Queensland Association for Healthy Communities promotes the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Queensland. QAHC is engaged in the areas of LGBT Health, Sexual Health and Indigenous Health and fosters community capacity building and development. QAHC was previously known as the Queensland AIDS Council (QuAC).
QAHC operate various groups and social activities for gay men and MSM. It offers an environment where LGBT community members can come along and make new friends at fun and relaxed events.
Phone: 3017 1777 or 1800 177 434
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AIDS Medical Unit provides Queensland community-based HIV medical and nursing management for those people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, which includes HIV testing, clinical care, ongoing education and counseling, pathology, pharmacy, community supports, research and hospital and community referrals.
PHONE:07 3224 5526
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Queensland Health Sexual Health Services provides some or all of the following:
- Sexual health check-ups
- Testing, treatment and management of sexually transmissible infections
- Testing and management of HIV/AIDS
- Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for exposure to suspected HIV infection
- Hepatitis B vaccination for at risk people
- Family planning and contraceptive services including emergency contraception
- Information and advice for a range of sexual health issues. Referral for counselling where appropriate
- Telephone advice and counselling
- Free condoms and lubricant
- Health promotion programs, including specialist screening and education programs, for interested community groups.
note: click logo for locations
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Sexual Health & AIDS Counselling Service provide a wide range of free psychological and counselling services for PLHIV. Services include anxiety and stress management of HIV, treatment adherence, emotional adjustment to HIV, and support for coping with HIV for PLHIV and family members. You must make an appointment beforehand.
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Indigenous Sexual Health
This is a health promotion team which offers a wide range of educational, preventative, training, care and support services for individuals and communities
affected by sexually transmissible infections (including HIV/AIDS) and other sexual
health concerns.
PHONE: 07 3837 5675
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