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What we do
Queensland Positive People’s mission is to improve the quality of life of people living with HIV, and help reduce new infections of HIV and STIs.
HIV Support – LIFE+
Our LIFE+ program offers support and peer connection when you need it, so you can enjoy your best life.
If you, or someone you care about, needs support to live well with HIV, click below to make a referral to us and we will get in contact.
Information
We provide programs and services including peer support and navigation, peer HIV/STI prevention and testing, HIV treatment and management, together with support and advocacy around stigma and discrimination, ageing and disability, mental health and community education. In short, we help people live well with HIV.
Events
Staying engaged and connected socially is a vital part of living well with HIV. Come join us for one of our regular social groups and community activities.
Hervey Bay Morning Tea
Held on the second Saturday of each month, our Hervey Bay groups is open to all individu…
Townsville Social Group
Join your local community and QPP for morning tea on the second Saturday of …
Toowoomba Morning Tea
Join your local community and QPP for morning tea on the second Saturday of every month fr…
Articles
QPP is continuously involved in research, projects and developing information that can help people live well with HIV in Queensland. Read the latest updates here.
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Science evolved. The law hasn’t.
Right now across Australia, a patchwork of outdated criminal and public health laws target people living with HIV, reinforcing stigma, and actively discouraging people from getting tested. QPP is proud to have contributed to a powerful new article with our friends at Health Equity Matters and HIV AIDS Legal Centre. It highlights the need for…
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Migrating to Australia Resources
If you are living with HIV and planning on coming to Australia, the National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA) have made available a resources page with links to information and articles of particular interest to people with HIV who are new to Australia. You may be able to study and work in Australia,…
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QPP turns 37
Queensland Positive People celebrates our 37th Birthday! Founded on February 26, 1989, we’ve been leading the way with peer-led advocacy and support for the HIV community for nearly four decades. As we celebrate this milestone today, it’s incredible to look back at how much has changed, and how far we’ve come. The world in 1989…
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Important Notice Regarding AI-Generated Information
At Queensland Positive People (QPP), we understand that many people use AI tools and search summaries to find quick answers about HIV support, prevention, and treatment. However, AI models can frequently “hallucinate” or provide outdated, generic, or incorrect medical and support information that does not reflect our specific services or current clinical guidelines, in particular…
