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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.
We field a lot of enquiries from people inside (and outside) Australia regarding concerns over HIV being an obstacle for migration to Australia. Australia’s migration system is very complex and it is recommended that an individual seeks migration advice before applying …
“Dating in the gay world is like finding a job- you have to either do it online or get referred.” Anon. Apps such as Grindr, Jack’d and Hornet have revolutionised the way we find partners (be it for sex, coffee, a …
Do you find that issues or circumstances are affecting your health and wellbeing? For people living in regional areas, support may not be as accessible as in the city. The QPP Treatment and Management Support program provides regular visits to areas …
This QPP blog continues a theme of providing information on ‘What’s Out There’. To date we have talked about ways to access or seek assistance for mental health, finances and dental care. This month the topic relates to travel for accessing …
A commentary on the START Study Up until now, the benefits of early HIV treatment before CD4 counts decline have been controversial and inconclusive. On 27 May 2015 the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) halted the largest international study of …
Please fill in the survey now at www.hivfutures.org.au HIV Futures 8 is a survey about the health and wellbeing of PLHIV. We are keen to hear from PLHIV all over Australia – men, women and trans* people, heterosexual, gay and bisexual …
So much has changed with HIV lately and never before have we had so many options in the ‘HIV prevention toolbox.’ In contrast to a time not all that long ago when condoms were the be all and end all, there …
In just 10 months since opening, RAPID, a Brisbane community‐based rapid HIV testing service, has grown to be one of the most successful rapid HIV testing sites in Queensland and plays an important role in reducing the proportion of PLHIV unaware …
Everything in life involves some kind of risk. Think of the coffee you drank this morning. I am not sure if you are aware, but drinking coffee is risky business. Drink it too hot and you’ll burn your tongue. If you’re …
The AWARE workshop for me was an innovative and comfortable way for me to learn how to live, rather than survive with HIV. The team at QPP really went above and beyond to cover all factors to help each individual regardless …
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.
