Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) in Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)

Locality: Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9557 9399

Address: Level 3, 414 Elizabeth Street 2010 Surry Hills, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.afao.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Today we remember the trans lives that have been lost to HIV, hate and violence. Transphobia costs lives and we must be vigilant in making our spaces more trans inclusive.

24.01.2022 Check out the new PrEP factsheet for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recently launched by Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) and AFAO. It’s part of a suite of new digital HIV factsheets for Indigenous people. You can find the PrEP factsheet here: https://tinyurl.com/xfmyzkas NAPWHA ACON Queensland Council for LGBTI Health - QC Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council WAAC SAMESH Thorne Harbour Health Meridian ACT TasCAHRD Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League - AIVL Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine

23.01.2022 Everyone in Australia over the age of 18 is eligible and encouraged to get vaccinated for COVID-19 as soon as possible, to protect themselves and their communities, as different jurisdictions around the country move to ease restrictions. The eligibility checker below will direct you to your vaccine options and link you directly to services to make a booking. NAPWHA ACON Queensland Council for LGBTI Health - QC Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council SAMESH WAAC Thorne Harbour Health Meridian ACT TasCAHRD Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League - AIVL Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association

23.01.2022 At a recent ACOSS (Australian Council of Social Service) webinar on COVID-19 Recovery "Community Leadership in Times of Crisis - Lessons Learnt", AFAO CEO, Darryl O'Donnell, joined other speakers to explore lessons learnt from previous crises such as the HIV health crisis, the recent bush fires, and the Victorian experience of COVID-19 with a specific lens on how we can adapt and apply these key learnings in our ongoing pandemic. You can watch the recording of the webinar here.

22.01.2022 The world lost a true transgender icon over the weekend with the passing of historian Jan Morris. Jan Morris was a trailblazer in every sense of the term. Her authoritative voice, questioning mind and prolific contribution to journalism and the chronicling of history made her one of a kind. Vale Jan Morris. ... https://www.theguardian.com//20/nov/20/jan-morris-obituary

22.01.2022 It is important that people feel supported and accepted when they are ready to come out about their sexuality or gender identity. Happy Coming Out Day! ACON Queensland Council for LGBTI Health - QC Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council WAAC SAMESH Thorne Harbour Health TasCAHRD Meridian ACT NAPWHA Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League - AIVL

20.01.2022 We’re on the lookout for stand-out stories of the unsung heroes working in HIV across research, care, support, advocacy, policy, those working in rural or remot...e communities or even a much-loved ally like a work colleague, parent or partner doing amazing things to support people living with HIV or preventing HIV. The National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA) and Gilead Sciences Australia and New Zealand recently launched the 2021 Community Champions - a new initiative to recognise inspiring work and action of our unsung HIV supporters. Our inaugural Community Champions will be selected by NAPWHA and other community partners and formally recognised in the lead up to World AIDS Day this year. This is your chance to finally spotlight that special someone’s great work of support and it’s simple to nominate. To learn more and nominate, visit: https://napwha.org.au/2021-community-champions/ Living Positive Victoria Positive Life NSW Positive Life SA POWA Queensland Positive People - QPP Positive Women Victoria TasCAHRD Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council Positive Lives Tasmania Kirby Institute Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine La Trobe University ACON Thorne Harbour Health

20.01.2022 For those that weren't able to attend the Kirby Institute's recent Brett Tindall Memorial Lecture 2020 with Dr Nittaya Phanuphak (Executive Director at the Institute of HIV Research and Innovation in Bangkok), the recording is now available. The presentation also includes a mention of some of AFAO's work through the Sustainability of HIV Services for Key Populations in Asia (SKPA) program.

17.01.2022 NAIDOC Week celebrations are held around the country each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year, with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, NAIDOC Week was postponed to this week (8-15 November). This year’s theme is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’, recognising that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. AFAO acknowledges and... pays respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work. For more information, including how you can get involved, check out the NAIDOC Week website: https://www.naidoc.org.au/ #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe National NAIDOC

17.01.2022 Last week we launched our third Occasional Paper, ‘Actions on HIV and health security are mutually reinforcing: A call for better integration’, jointly developed with UNAIDS The full panel discussion featuring domestic and international HIV and health security experts is now available to view on our youtube channel. NAPWHA ACON Queensland Council for LGBTI Health - QC Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council WAAC SAMESH Thorne Harbour Health TasCAHRD Meridian ACT Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League - AIVL

17.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of Transgender Awareness Week. Over the next seven days, we will celebrate our diverse and vibrant trans community. While it is a week of celebration, we must also keep in mind the important issues that still need to be addressed, as we strive towards ensuring full equality for all Trans people in Australia. Queensland Council for LGBTI Health - QC ACON Meridian - formerly AIDS Action Council Thorne Harbour Health TasCAHRD Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council SAMESH WA AIDS Council NAPWHA Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League - AIVL Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association

15.01.2022 La Trobe University's Private Lives report is a call to action on addressing LGBTIQ mental health. Among the report's findings was the troubling statistic that 57% of LGBTIQ people have experienced high or very high levels of psychological distress, while about 40 per cent have suicidal thoughts. Australia needs a LGBTIQ mental health and suicide prevention blue...print now. https://www.abc.net.au//mental-health-of-lgbtiq-f/12879872

15.01.2022 Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) and AFAO recently launched a suite of digital HIV factsheets for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Have you seen the factsheet on Treatment as Prevention? You can find it on our website here: https://tinyurl.com/8ydua2x3 Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League - AIVL ACON Queensland Council for LGBTI Health - QC Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council WAAC SAMESH TasCAHRD Thorne Harbour Health Meridian ACT NAPWHA NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine

15.01.2022 In February 2020, NAPWHA advertised for a 'National Congress of people with HIV 2020' in Australia which has necessarily been postponed until September 2021 due... to the COVID-19 epidemic. As a consequence of this delay several members of the advisory group have had to withdraw their participation of this organising group for the congress. Therefore, we are now seeking expressions of interest from people living with HIV in Australia to contribute their lived experience and skills to the Advisory Group for the '2021 National Congress of people with HIV'. Eligible applicants are encouraged to APPLY now before 13 November 2020. If you are interested or know of anyone who fits the description who may also be interested, please click the link below to view the Expression of Interest information and application steps. https://napwha.org.au/body-positive-congress-2021/ Positive Life NSW Living Positive Victoria Queensland Positive People - QPP Positive Life SA Bobby Goldsmith Foundation TasCAHRD Positive Women Victoria Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) ACON Thorne Harbour Health ViiV Healthcare

14.01.2022 This week (8-15 November) is NAIDOC Week (postponed from July due to COVID-19). Here at AFAO we are celebrating NAIDOC week and the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year's theme for NAIDOC Week is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’. AFAO acknowledges and pays respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work.... For more information, including how you can get involved, check out the NAIDOC Week website: https://www.naidoc.org.au/ #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe National NAIDOC

13.01.2022 Researchers at Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at Latrobe University want to hear about people's experiences of hepatitis C and treatment. The study is open to anyone aged 18 and over in NSW or Victoria who has hepatitis C, a history of hepatitis C diagnosis, or experience of injecting drugs (but no knowledge of whether they have hepatitis C). People with current and past experiences of hepatitis C treatment are encouraged to participate. For more information, check out their website.

13.01.2022 In the latest essay on AFAO's HIV Australia, ‘Transforming risk, sex and the self: Making new HIV futures’, Dean Murphy, Kane Race, Kiran Pienaar and Toby Lea discuss their project regarding drug consumption among sexual and gender minorities. The research project was particularly interested in the ways in which people with LGBTQ experience consume drugs to enhance or transform their experience of sex, sexuality, and/or gender. Check out the essay here.

12.01.2022 The Kirby Institute has recently published a report presenting the findings of an evaluation of a[TEST], a community-based HIV/STI testing service targeted at gay and bisexual men in NSW. This evaluation aimed to assess the effectiveness of the service in reaching priority populations, determine the number of HIV notifications captured by the service, and assess client satisfaction of the service. Click here to for a full version of the report.... ACON Sydney Sexual Health Centre Kirketon Road Centre

12.01.2022 In the latest blog on AFAO's HIV Australia, Dr Dean Murphy from the Kirby Institute and Alfred Health, looks at the importance of linkage to, and retention in, HIV prevention care, particularly for people relocating between cities and/or jurisdictions. Check out the blog here.

11.01.2022 GiveOut Australia is running GiveOUT Day this Friday 16 October, a national day of giving to LGBTIQ+ projects, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations. AFAO has a strong and bold vision of working together to end HIV transmission and reducing its impact on people among the LGBTQ community and other communities affected by HIV. Click here if you'd like to support AFAO for GiveOUT Day!

10.01.2022 A one size fits all approach doesn’t work when battling HIV, nor will it in our fight against COVID 19. To beat this pandemic, there must be targeted support for our society’s most vulnerable. Our report (done in conjunction with our friends at Australian Council of Social Service) highlights why.

10.01.2022 One day this won’t be news, but today Dan Palmer’s announcement will mean a lot to young LGBT people, particularly those in the rugby union community. Solidarity.

09.01.2022 AFAO is currently seeking applications for the position of Country Lead for the Sustainability of HIV Services for Key Populations in Asia (SKPA) Program, based in Bangkok. Applications close 11pm (Sydney time), Sunday 25 October 2020. For more information including the position description, check out our Careers page here. Please share with your networks.

08.01.2022 Check out this article highlighting the importance of accurate HIV representation on television. NAPWHA ACON Queensland Council for LGBTI Health - QC Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council WAAC SAMESH TasCAHRD Thorne Harbour Health Meridian ACT Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League - AIVL

08.01.2022 Have you seen the latest edition of the Us Mob and HIV booklet? You can find it on our website here: https://tinyurl.com/55stbum8 The Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) and AFAO recently launched the fourth edition of this HIV resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Printed copies of the booklets are available from AFAO’s state and territory member organisations and are being distributed to local partner organisations, services and community memb...ers. NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine ACON Queensland Council for LGBTI Health - QC Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council WAAC SAMESH TasCAHRD Meridian ACT Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League - AIVL NAPWHA

08.01.2022 The Bobby Goldsmith Foundation are advertising two new roles. BGF is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages persons with a lived experience of HIV to apply. Check out the below for more information. NAPWHA ACON Queensland Council for LGBTI Health - QC SAMESH Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League - AIVL Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council TasCAHRD Thorne Harbour Health TasCAHRD

07.01.2022 Have you seen the PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) factsheet for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recently launched by Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) and AFAO. It’s part of a suite of new digital HIV factsheets for Indigenous people. You can find the PEP factsheet here: https://tinyurl.com/ytnkyzw NAPWHA ACON Queensland Council for LGBTI Health - QC Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council WAAC SAMESH TasCAHRD Thorne Harbour Health Meridian ACT Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League - AIVL Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine

06.01.2022 Join us next week for a special presentation from Dr Nittaya Phanuphak, Executive Director of IHRI - Institute of HIV Research and Innovation, Bangkok, Thailand.... Following her presentation, she will be joined by Mr Matthew Vaughan, ACON and Mr Horas Wong, Centre for Social Research in Health, UNSW Arts and Social Sciences, in a panel discussion facilitated by Dr Benjamin Bavinton, Kirby Institute. Registrations essential: https://btl2020.eventbrite.com.au Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) | Positive Life NSW | NAPWHA | Ending HIV | National LGBTI Health Alliance | UNSW Medicine

05.01.2022 Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association is holding their National Forum for sex workers from 3-5 November. Details and registration details here.

04.01.2022 COVID 19 doesn’t discriminate, but those living at the margins of our society are the ones worst impacted. That is why AFAO and Australian Council of Social Service are calling for the COVID Commission to include at least two dedicated commissioners to represent people experiencing poverty. We can not leave anybody behind. Nobody is safe from COVID 19, until we are all safe.

04.01.2022 GiveOut and The Funding Network Australia are partnering for the first time for a virtual crowdfunding event on 15 October in support of LGBTIQ+ causes. Three rainbow organisations will be 'pitching' on the night to raise vital funds for their work: LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation (LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day), Rainbow Families, and Transgender Victoria. Plus the first $21,000 donated on the day will be matched dollar-for-dollar by GiveOUT. Register now to 'attend' and to receive the video link - it's free. https://events.humanitix.com/tfn-virtual-live-15-october-20 #giveout

03.01.2022 AFAO is now recruiting for a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer for the Sustainability of HIV Services for Key Populations in Asia (SKPA) Program, based in Bangkok, Thailand. Applications close 7 December. For more information, please see our Careers page.

03.01.2022 Happy International Lesbian Day! It is important to celebrate all of the diversity within the LGBTQ community and today we celebrate the incredible lesbian women around us and the significant contributions they make each and every day. NAPWHA ACON Queensland Council for LGBTI Health - QC Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council WAAC SAMESH TasCAHRD Thorne Harbour Health Meridian ACT Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League - AIVL Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association

01.01.2022 Bev and Lloyd share the stories of their lives since being diagnosed with HIV in the early 1980s in this article showing the power of love, resilience and the importance of peer support.

01.01.2022 Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) and AFAO recently launched a suite of digital HIV factsheets for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Have you seen the factsheet on HIV testing? You can find it on our website here: https://tinyurl.com/22uvv8v7 NAPWHA Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League - AIVL ACON Queensland Council for LGBTI Health - QC Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council WAAC ...SAMESH TasCAHRD Thorne Harbour Health Meridian ACT NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine

01.01.2022 HALC strongly condemns the Mandatory Disease Testing Bill 2020 introduced into the NSW parliament on the 11 November. The legislation would require mandatory te...sting of individuals whose bodily fluids come into contact with police and emergency service personnel. The legislation disregards the widely accepted evidence that testing without consent is contrary to public health outcomes and is inconsistent with state, national and international policies and guidelines. The current policies and procedures in place in New South Wales have seen no incidence of occupational transmission of HIV for emergency service personnel for 15 years. New South Wales should be proud of their world-leading HIV response which was guided by scientific evidence and ensuring an enabling environment for people living with HIV. The bill lacks any medical or judicial oversight and relies only on senior officers to determine if a mandatory HIV test is to be ordered. HALC believes that the introduction of this bill will only increase stigma and discrimination and spread misinformation about HIV and other Blood Borne Viruses. ACON Positive Life NSW NAPWHA Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations https://www.starobserver.com.au//nsw-governments-pr/198478

01.01.2022 Check out our third Occasional Paper, ‘Actions on HIV and health security are mutually reinforcing: A call for better integration’, jointly developed with UNAIDS Link below. https://www.afao.org.au//AFAO-UNAIDS-Occasional-Paper-3-HI... NAPWHA ACON Queensland Council for LGBTI Health - QC Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council SAMESH TasCAHRD Thorne Harbour Health Meridian ACT Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League - AIVL Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association