Right now across Australia, a patchwork of outdated criminal and public health laws target people living with HIV, reinforcing stigma, and actively discouraging people from getting tested.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 …
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 …
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 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 However, AI models can frequently “hallucinate” or provide outdated, generic, or incorrect medical and support …
Important changes to the Australian Governments My Health Record system From October 9, 2025, new laws mean more health information that was until now, typically not shared by default like HIV serology, will be automatically added to My Health Record (MHR). …
Queensland Positive People (QPP) has opportunities for community leaders to bring their expertise and perspectives to important positions on our board: a Regional Representative/Ordinary Board Member and a Special Advisor. There roles offer the opportunity to make a significant impact on …
Our updated HIV Disclosure Guide contains the relevant law on disclosure of HIV status as it applies in Queensland (as at July 2025). It contains information on when to disclose in relation to employment, insurance, sex & relationships and more. It …
Over the past year, we’ve been working to maintain and revitalise our Cairns Social Group. We’ve trialled a number of approaches that have proven successful in other regions, aiming to build a consistent and inclusive space for people living with HIV …
HIV Long Term Survivors Awareness Day (HTSAD) was first observed in 2014. On this day we honor long-term survivors of HIV and raise awareness about their changing needs, developing issues, and lived journeys. The annual commemoration on June 5 coincides with …
QPP is extremely proud to launch our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) now it has been officially endorsed by Reconciliation Australia in April 2025. This plan builds on the foundations laid by our Reflect RAP and represents an important next step …
Queensland Positive People acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the many lands and waters upon which we work and live, paying particular respect to the Turrbal and Jagera peoples of Meanjin upon which our Manilla and Ann Street offices are based.
We recognise that this land is unceded and has always been under First Nations custodianship. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and to future community leaders. QPP also acknowledges the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people hold in the communities we work alongside, and also acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who access our service and website.
