This guide contains the relevant law on disclosure of HIV status as it applies in Queensland as at June . It contains information on when to disclose in relation to employment, insurance, sex & relationships and more. It has been prepared by the HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) in partnership with, and funded by Queensland Positive People (QPP).
Category Archives: Publications
Media Release: Removal of ‘AIDS’ from the Notifiable Conditions Schedule
Queensland Positive People (QPP) welcomes the Queensland Government’s announcement today of the official removal of AIDS from the Notifiable Conditions Schedule in Queensland. Read Queensland Health's Media Statement, HIV treatment stops AIDS in its tracks, here. QPP President, Mark Counter, said that “It is a testament to modern science that people living with HIV (PLHIV) on a modern HIV treatment... Read more
Breaking News: My Health Record factsheet for PLHIV
My Health Record (MHR) is a centralised digital database housing an individual’s health information. The information can be accessed by the individual, selected healthcare providers and various other participants in the MHR system. From 16 July 2018, the MHR scheme will transition from being ‘opt-in’ to ‘opt-out’, meaning unless an individual chooses not to participate in the scheme, an MHR account will automatically be created for them.
The fact sheet, produced by the National Association of People living with HIV Australia, has produced this factsheet to inform us of the pros and cons of My Health Record and to let PLHIV in Australia know what this will mean for us.
GeneXpert Urban Pilot: Peer delivery of point of care testing for STI within a community setting
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Medicare Ineligible Fact Sheet
Oral Health (Dental Access) Fact Sheet
Syphilis Fact Sheet
MEDIA RELEASE – HIV is a health issue, not a legal issue
Position Statement: The criminal law is an ineffective and inappropriate tool to address HIV non-disclosure, exposure or transmission. International best practice acknowledges that public health frameworks are best placed to encourage a shared responsibility for HIV transmission, and public health interventions seek to effect change in risk-taking behaviour among those who have difficulty taking appropriate precautions... Read more
RAPID works towards 2020 targets
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 of their status.
Sexual Health and STI Prevention
Learn all you can about Sexual Health and STI Prevention.
