QLD

2 SPiRiTS - Promoting Healthy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

The 2 Spirits program aim to improve the sexual health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander gay men and sistergirls through a 'Whole of Community Approach' to education, prevention, health promotion and community development activities. Following community consultation, the program now works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with HIV, gay men and sistergirls their partners, families and friends to explore and devleop appropriate ways of addressing sexual health issues. This process is referred to as the 'Whole of Community Approach'. What can QAHC 2 Spirits program do for me? QAHC provides the following services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals: Printed resources and campaigns – in communities, services, via mail order or on www.qahc.org.au Peer education workshops, information forums and retreats for gay men, sistergirls and people living with HIV Social support groups in Cairns (Yupla Mipla Ahfla) and Brisbane (gar ban djee lum) Information, practical support and referrals for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People living with HIV Outreach to community events and services Limited supplies of condoms and lubricant QAHC is not currently funded to provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lesbians and brotherboys, but recognises our sisters and brothers as key supportive stakeholders. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lesbians and brotherboys are also disadvantaged in our LGBT, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and mainstream community. This is of concern to QAHC and we are looking to broaden the program to become inclusive of these community members.

Phone 1800 177 434
Street Address 30 Helen Street Newstead QLD 4006
Post Address PO Box 1372 Eagle Farm QLD 4009
Email Website
National

HIV/AIDS Hepatitis C Information Website

The Multicultural HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Service (MHAHS) works to respond to HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. The Service specifically targets individuals and communities from culturally diverse backgrounds seeking assistance.
Phone 9515 5030 (for Sydney callers)
Fax NSW callers 1800 108 098
Street Address Use "Finding Services" page on website for services in your State or locality.
Email Website
WA

Fremantle Sexual Health Clinic

Fremantle Hospital - Clinic B2
Phone (08) 9431 2149
Street Address Fremantle Hospital - Clinic B2 Department of Infectious Diseases Alma Street, Fremantle WA 6160
VIC

Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria

This site provides news and information of particular interest to the health and wellbeing of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in Victoria.

Street Address First Floor 215 Franklin St Melbourne
Website
National

Multicultural Mental Health Australia

Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA) provides national leadership in building greater awareness of mental health and suicide prevention amongst Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Through unique partnerships with Australian mental health specialists, services advocacy groups and tertiary institutions, MMHA actively promotes the mental health and wellbeing of Australia's diverse communities through a series of campaigns, projects and information fact sheets. MMHA also produced a series of resources and training for specialist and mainstream mental health professionals. MMHA maintains strong connections with CALD consumers/carers through focus groups, and by disseminating information on multicultural mental health, support services, stigma reduction and suicide prevention. Multicultural Mental Health Australia is funded under the National Mental Health Strategy and National Suicide Prevention Strategy by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
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