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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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Our QPP office in Brisbane is closed due to the risk associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred. QPP team members will be working remotely (where able) during normal hours. We will be available by phone on 1800 636 241 and 07 3013 …
Queensland Positive People will be closed from 12pm on Friday 20th December 2024 through to 9am on Monday 6th January 2025. We wish you a happy holidays and hope to hear from you in the new year. RAPID will be closed …
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 …
For our community members, clients and friends impacted by the flooding in many parts of Queensland, please stay safe. While in this state of emergency: See below for some information for those communities impacted by the December 2023 flooding in Queensland, …
The reported numbers of monkeypox (MPXV) have begun increasing in Australia. As of 8th September 2022 there have been three cases of monkeypox (MPXV) reported in Queensland. We understand that this might be concerning for some people within our community – …
The Queensland border will be opening in the next few days (Monday 13/12/2021) as we hit the 80% double-vaccination mark. This will make it much easier for people to travel over the border to finally see family and friends in other …
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.
