QPP's Mark (president) and Melissa (CEO) took some time out to provide an update around our on-going response to the COVID-19 situation. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHTARU3cQy0[/embed] Read more
Now Open again! RAPID is currently closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak
RAPID reopened on July 14. For information about testing please visit rapid.org.au From Wednesday 8th April 2020, RAPID suspended all services operating out of its Fortitude Valley clinic and Townsville clinic, as well as any outreach testing (including at sex-on-premises venues and universities) due to COVID-19 exposure risks to community and testers. We apologise for the inconvenience and are unable to advise... Read more
Managing community concerns about ARV supply
NAPWHA with Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) and Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine have urged the importance of consistent messaging to the health workforce about HIV treatment supply in Australia. This is vitally important during the current #COVID19 crisis to manage our communities concerns about antiretroviral (ARV) supply. Despite continued assurances... Read more
Are you looking for work right now? Check out who’s hiring
This is an uncertain time for many within the community, especially in regard to finding employment. JobSearch breaks down the current situation for job seekers and explains how this is being addressed by Government. You can find links to information about income support payments and other supports here. If you are still looked for a job, there are still a lot of businesses and organisations that are currently hiring... Read more
Australian Government – COVID-19 Essential Information
The Australian Government website is the primary source of information about COVID-19 in Australia. It provides regular, key updates about government recommendations, physical distancing protocols as well as links to helpful information and services. Read more
Queensland Health COVID-19 up to date information
The Queensland Government COVID-19 website provides the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 in Queensland. It includes links to helpful information and tips to keep you and the community safe. Read more
Are you looking local support in your area for housing, food, healthcare, counselling, legal advice, addiction treatment and a whole lot more
When you’re looking for support, Ask Izzy can help you to find the services you need, now and nearby. It is free and anonymous, and you can search over 360,000 services and if you’re on the Telstra mobile network, you can access Ask Izzy even if you don’t have credit. AskIzzy If you are having trouble accessing food (delivery or funding), please contact QPP and our case management team on 1800 636 241. You... Read more
New Government App available with everything you need to about Coronavirus
An official Coronavirus Australia app has been released providing reliable information and advice, a symptom checker and allowing users to register they are self-isolating. It’s available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Read more
QPP COVID-19 Community Update – 23 March 2020
The health and wellbeing of our staff, clients, and the community during the current COVID-19 pandemic is our number one priority. We have been actively monitoring, implementing risk management strategies and planning for all stages of this rapidly evolving situation. With this duty of care at the forefront of our minds, QPP is responding by proactively embracing public health measures and temporarily changing... Read more
QPP COVID-19 Community Update – 10 March 2020
QPP would like to acknowledge that we are on alert at the moment regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). As there has now been person-to-person transmission of the virus throughout Australia some PLHIV may be feeling particularly vulnerable – especially if you have comorbidities and are of older age. COVID-19 is a new virus and respiratory illness and there is some uncertainty about what will happen and how... Read more