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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.
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 …
In the lead up to the 2024 Queensland State General Election, held Saturday October 26, Queensland Positive People, in the spirit of bipartisanship, reached out to the three major parties in Queensland, Queensland Labor, the LNP – Liberal National Party, and …
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend Jude O’Day. She was passionate, dedicated and a brilliant advocate for those she worked alongside. Jude had a long history working within the HIV sector – first …
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of one of our QPP team, Garth Wong. Garth was a committed supporter, advocate, and volunteer for the PLHIV community for 39 years, and his loss is being deeply felt …
QPP has learned the sad news of the passing of Bill Whittaker, a foundational member of Australia’s community-led response to HIV. Bill was a passionate advocate for people living with HIV for four decades. In the earliest days of the epidemic, …
It is with profound sorrow that QPP advises the passing of our honorary member Phil Carswell OAM, a dear friend of our organisation and community, and a beacon of courage in our time. Phil passed away early yesterday morning at his …
Queensland Positive People (QPP) & NAPWHA are seeking community members to provide their own feedback on the new Aged Care Act scheduled to be introduced to parliament in 2024. Full details on the act and how to provide feedback here. Submissions …
A co-payment waiver was introduced on 3 October 2023 for HIV antiretroviral therapy dispensed in Queensland pharmacies for all people with HIV who are residents of Queensland. This means HIV treatment is free for everyone in Queensland. We have heard from …
Are you interested in developing your leadership potential in a governance role? Graduates of the Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) are invited to express your interest in an exciting new training opportunity. PLDI Leadership & Governance training will introduce you to …
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.
