HIV Services: Queensland
STATEWIDE
Queensland Positive People
A peer-based advocacy service that is committed to actively promoting self- determination and empowerment for all people living with HIV throughout Queensland.
21 Manilla St, East Brisbane (07) 3013 5555 www.qpp.net.au
Queensland Association for Healthy Communities
LGBTI community-based organisation operating independently to promote the health and well being of the entire gay, lesbian and transgender community with a specific focus on safe sex messages.
30 Helen St, Teneriffe (07) 3017 1777 www.qahc.org.au
Anglicare Positive Directions
Free and confidential service providing support to people living with HIV throughout Queensland. A specialist team works to address a range of issues including nutrition, mental health, treatment support and information, and other issues associated with HIV/AIDS. 221 Logan Rd, Buranda (07) 3028 4730 www.positivedirections.org.au
2Spirits
A program aimed to improve the sexual health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander gay men and sistergirls through education, prevention, health promotion and community development activities. Works with Indigenous LGBTI people and those living with HIV, gay men along with their partners and families to explore and develop ways of addressing sexual health issues.
30 Helen St, Teneriffe (07) 3017 1777 www.qahc.org.au/atsi
Men4Men
An awareness campaign primarily focused on gay, bisexual and men who have sex
with men to promote safe sex and HIV/ sexually-transmissible infections awareness. Provides direct services including free condoms and lube, event outreach, and social networking.
30 Helen St, Teneriffe (07) 3017 1777 www.men.org.au
Gay and Lesbian Welfare Association
A non-profit organisation with a focus on the wellbeing of the LGBTI communities through the operation of the Gay Line and Lesbian line, peer telephone counselling, and services offering advice and support for people living with HIV/AIDS.
(07) 3017 1717 or 1800 184 527 www.glwa.org.au
Legal Aid
Queenslanders living with HIV or AIDS who are in need of legal service can contact either Queensland Positive People or Queensland Association for Healthy Communities for specialised assistance and referrals.
BRISBANE REGION Testing Point
Free, peer-based testing service for the LGBTI community, providing rapid HIV testing that delivers results in less than 30 minutes. Operated by volunteer staff, doctors and nurses, Testing Point runs every Tuesday night from 6-8pm and just requires a Medicare Card.
30 Helen St, Teneriffe (07) 3017 1777 www.qahc.org.au/testingpoint
Queensland Health Sexual Health and HIV Psychology Service
Provides a range of psychological services for people living with HIV and other sexual health issues, particularly in the area of STIs. Services are provided by a team of
clinical psychologists and a psychiatrist. 2nd floor/270 Roma St, Brisbane (07) 3837 5681 www.health.qld.gov.au/sexhealth/help/ shacs
Brisbane Sexual Health Clinic/Biala
Brisbane’s only free sexual health clinic offering testing and treatment for general STIs and specialist HIV/AIDS services. 270 Roma St, Brisbane
(07) 3837 5611 www.health.qld.gov.au/sexhealth/help/ brisbane.asp
Ipswich Sexual Health Service
Free sexual health clinic in Ipswich offering testing and treatment for general STIs along with HIV/AIDS services. 21 Bell St, Ipswich
(07) 3817 2428 www.health.qld.gov.au/sexhealth/help/ ipswich.asp
Princess Alexandria Sexual Health
Sexual health clinic running out of the
Princess Alexandria Hospital offering free and confidential service, providing tests and treatment for STIs, HIV/AIDs and other conditions.
Ipswich Rd, Woolloongabba (07) 3176 5881 www.health.qld.gov.au/pash
GOLD COAST REGION
Gold Coast Sexual Health Service
Diagnosis and treatment of STIs and HIV/ AIDS for the Gold Coast region, also offering psychology services. 2019 Gold Coast Hwy, Miami (07) 5576 9033 [email protected]
CAIRNS REGION Positive Action Cairns
Community group that runs social events, and provides advocacy, advice and support for all HIV-positive people living in the Cairns region.
290 Draper St, Cairns (07) 4053 6231 [email protected]
TOWNSVILLE REGION
Townsville Sexual Health Services
Free sexual health testing and treatment for the Townsville region, offering HIV testing and management, including HIV rapid resting and PEP (non-occupational post HIV exposure prophylaxis).
35 Gregory St, North Ward (07) 4433 9600 www.health.qld.gov.au/sexhealth/help/ townsville.asp
SUNSHINE COAST REGION
Wide Bay Sexual Health & HIV Service/Clinic 87
Nambour-based sexual health testing and treatment services with outreach programs to Caloundra, Gympie and Noosa. Free and confidential services for general STIs and HIV/AIDS.
1st Floor/80-82 Blackall Tce, Nambour (07) 5470 5244 www.health.qld.gov.au/sexhealth/help/ sunshine_coast.asp
