Australian AIDS Councils
HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health
Living with HIV/AIDS
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender
Injecting Drug Use
Sex Work
Other Health & Social Services

 

Australian AIDS Councils

Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)

AIDS Action Council of the ACT (AACACT)

AIDS Council of New South Wales (ACON)

Northern Territory AIDS & Hepatitis Council (NTAHC)

Queensland Association for Healthy Communities

Tasmanian Council on AIDS and Related Diseases (TASCARD)

Victorian AIDS Council/Gay Men’s Health Centre (VAC/GMHC)

Western Australian AIDS Council (WAAC)

 

HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health

About AIDS/HIV (US)
Comprehensive information, news & links.

AEGIS (US)
Largest HIV/AIDS website in the world.

AIDSMAP (UK)
Information, news & links - Includes a searchable database of AIDS organisations worldwide.

AIDS Treatment Data Network (US)
Comprehensive and up-to-date informational databases about AIDS treatments, research studies and services.

AIDS - Where are we now?
ABC Science Online on the global epidemic of AIDS, current treatments, the progress of a vaccine, the origins of HIV and HIV in Australia.

Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society
The social and behavioural aspects of sexually transmissible diseases, their prevention and their consequences.

Australasian Society for HIV Medicine Inc (ASHM)
ASHM is the peak Australasian organisation representing the medical and health sector in HIV/AIDS related areas. The organisation aims to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS by supporting educational and professional activities.

AVERT (UK)
HIV and AIDS statistics, information for young people, personal stories, a history section, and information on becoming infected.

The Body (US)
Comprehensive information and interactive forums.

Child and Youth Health - HIV/AIDS
Information on HIV/AIDS for young people including students.

Clinic 275 (South Australia)
Adelaide's sexually transmitted infections clinic.

Girl2Girl
Girl2girl.info provides safer sex information to lesbians, bisexual women and women who have sex with women.

HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Information website
Australian multilingual website with HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C information for people from culturally and linguistically diverse background and for health care workers in Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Burmese, Chinese, Croatian, English, Indonesian, Italian, Khmer, Portuguese, Serbian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese.

Harvard AIDS Institute (US)
Research, education and training, publications and other resources.

Hepatitis C Council of South Australia
Information and support for people affected by hepatitis C.

HIV InSite (US)
Basic and clinical research, prevention, policy, information and analysis.

HIV/AIDS Documentary
Australian stories, images & discussion - Includes Positive Women, Talkabout and a community noticeboard.

International AIDS Society
For scientists, health care and public health workers, and others engaged in HIV/AIDS prevention, control and care.

John Hopkins University AIDS Service (US)
Special events archive, HIV life cycle animation and literary corner.

Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS
Latest news and upcoming events, including World AIDS Campaign 2001.

National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research
Recognised internationally as a leader in the field of research into HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.

National Centre in HIV Social Research
Conducts research that describes and analyses the social understandings, meanings and practices of peoples, institutions and communities in relation to HIV, STDs and other communicable diseases.

National Centre in HIV Virology Research
Provides a resource for the exchange of information regarding research into HIV/AIDS.

SHine SA (South Australia)
Sexual and reproductive health information and services.

Go to the top of the page

 

Living with HIV/AIDS

ADAC - Adelaide Diocesan AIDS Council
An initiative of the Catholic Church of Adelaide, created to meet the emotional, spiritual and practical needs of people living with HIV/AIDS, their families, partners and friends.

HIV Futures IV Research Project
The HIV Futures survey is conducted every two years, and is about the health, treatments, work and financial situation of people living with HIV/AIDS. The results of the HIV Futures IV survey will provide up-to-date information on what living with HIV in Australia is like at the moment, and ensure that education and support services for positive people are the most effective they can be. To find out more or to obtain a survey form, click on the above link or email hivfutures@latrobe.edu.au.

hivpositive.com (US)
Information for HIV positive people updated daily.

HIV Women’s Project
Enhancing the health and wellbeing of HIV positive women and their families.

International Community of Women Living With HIV/AIDS (UK)
Aims to improve the lives of women with HIV and AIDS throughout the world. Run by and for HIV positive women.

Multicultural HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Service (MHAHS)
This site contains downloadable information for people from culturally diverse backgrounds. The information may help to answer any questions you have about HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C, staying healthy and finding the treatment and support services that are right for you.

NAPWA - National Association of People Living With HIV/AIDS
Australia's peak non-government advocacy organisation representing PLWHA community based groups from each of Australia's states and territories.

National Association on HIV Over Fifty (US)
Aims to promote the availability of a full range of educational, prevention, service and health care programs for persons over age fifty affected by HIV.

OzPoz
An internet discussion list for both emotional support and sharing medical information for Australian gay men who are HIV-positive.

People Living With HIV/AIDS (South Australia)
Aims to improve the quality of life for all people living with HIV/AIDS in South Australia, and those closely affected. Run for and by HIV positive people.

Positive Health Program (University of California, San Francisco)
The UCSF Positive Health Program provides compassionate health care, conducts groundbreaking clinical research and develops both community education and health care provider training programs.

Positive Information for Patients
The resource aims to provide comprehensive patient information material in a user-friendly format to assist doctors in the education and support of their patients with HIV as well as carers and family. As many aspects of living with HIV infection as possible are covered including health promotion, treatments, lifestyle and legal issues.

Positive Living/HIV Herald/HIV Health
Resources for HIV positive people produced by the AFAO/NAPWA Education Team, a joint project of the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations and the National Association of People Living With HIV/AIDS.

Positive Women Victoria
A peer support and advocacy group run by women with HIV/AIDS for women with HIV/AIDS.

POZ Magazine (US)
A common media context between fulltime treatment activists and those impacted by HIV who are not going to read the technical newsletters and attend meetings.

Project Inform (US)
Information, inspiration and advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Queensland Positive People
Queensland Positive People represents the interests of people living with HIV/AIDS in Queensland. QPP provides information on treatments, peer support, HIV education and advocacy.

Go to the top of the page

 

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender

Aqueerium
Take your ears for a swim every Saturday morning at 11am on Radio Adelaide 101.5 fm

Australian Bisexual Network
A national network for bisexual women, bi transgenders, bisexual men, partners and friends of bi people, and bisexual and bi-friendly groups and services.

Bamboo
The name Bamboo reflects the fact that it is a sturdy plant and grows tall and profusely, just like our multicultural social group, here in Adelaide.

Bear Men of Adelaide
Bear Men of Adelaide is a social group for gay / bi men who celebrate masculinity, regardless of body shape or size, cultural origins, age or fashion.

Blaze
South Australia's only fortnightly GLBT newspaper.

Bfriend
A programme of the Adelaide Central Mission which provides support for people of all ages who are wondering about their sexuality and/or people who are newly identifying as same sex attracted / gay/ lesbian/ bisexual/ transgender/ queer.

BiAdelaide
An organisation for bisexual people and people who acknowledge attraction to more than one gender in Adelaide. Friends, partners and allies are warmly invited to join. BiAdelaide are keen to create an environment that is friendly and welcoming to all, including newly identifying people, people of all sexes and genders. Coffee and chat on the third Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm at Cibo Cafe, 41 Gouger Street, Adelaide.

BrotherSister Online
News, entertainment, culture and clubbing.

Cybersocket (US)
Gay and lesbian online information and a search engine.

Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs
Information on applying for an Interdependency Visa. This visa allows applicants in an interdependent relationship (including same-sex couples) with an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to apply to migrate to Australia.

FEAST Festival(South Australia)
Adelaide's annual lesbian and gay cultural festival.

Flagmania
A dynamic community social group with the aim of expressing themselves through the wonderful art form of flagging.

FTM Australia
A national network for ftms, transmen and all those affirming their masculine identity. We provide information, contact and support, Torque newsletter and other specialist publications.

Gay & Lesbian Community Service (SA) (GLCSSA)
The Gay and Lesbian Community Service provides peer-based counselling, support and information for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender people, their families and friends. 

GALTA (Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia)
A professional, non-profit organisation established to assist gay and lesbian travellers by maintaining standards of service, hospitality and travel products.

Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby
Campaigns and information on legal issues, superannuation, relationships, violence, workplace discrimination, and gay and lesbian history.

gay.com(US)
Connecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.

Gay Law Net(Australia & New Zealand)
Sections on business, discrimination, HIV/AIDS, immigration, privacy, social security and women.

The Gay Male Body (US)
The best of the gay web including artwork, poetry, health, gay leisure, spirituality and services.

Gayscape(US)
Queer, gay, lesbian, bisexual search engine containing over 68,000 indexed sites.

Happy Wanderers
The Happy Wanderers is an informal group of predominantly gay walkers who meet monthly and take part in walks, usually in the Adelaide environs.

Hares & Hyenas
Melbourne’s queer bookshop online, with a large variety of popular and interesting titles for your browsing and buying pleasure.

Inside Out Project
A free and confidential health service for same sex attracted young guys 25 years and under in Adelaide

Lesbians on the Loose
Australia’s leading lesbian magazine online.

Let's get equal
Did you know that there are over 50 South Australian laws that discriminate against same-sex couples? Get involved in the law reform campaign to give lesbian and gay couples equal rights in South Australia. 

Mars Bar
The Mars Bar is one of Adelaide's premier gay venues located at 120 Gouger Street in the City.

Mogenic
Australia’s leading gay & lesbian site for teenagers.

Outreach
Guide to being young and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual or not-quite-straight in Australia.

Pinkboard
Personals & classifieds.

The Pink Sofa
Meeting place for lesbian and bisexual women who genuinely want to meet others for friendship or romance.

PRIDE
Adelaide’s annual march

Queerscreen
Everything you ever wanted to know about Australian lesbian and gay films.

Rainbow Query(US)
GLBT search engine.

SSONET
Sydney Star Observer’s Website.

Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras

Team Adelaide Inc.
A non-profit organisation formed to promote gay and lesbian sports in South Australia. Team Adelaide provides tennis (mixed and women's), ten pin bowling, squash, movie nights, annual cabaret and they coordinate teams for Gay Games and Australian Gaymes.

Go to the top of the page

 

Injecting Drug Use

ADAC - Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council ( South Australia )
Develops programs to reduce harm related to substance misuse in Aboriginal communities, in such a way as to promote and foster pride, dignity, identity and achievement in Aboriginal society.

Asian Harm Reduction Network
A global information and support network aiming to prevent the transmission of HIV among injecting drug users in Asia.

Australian Drug Foundation
An independent, non-profit organisation working to prevent and reduce alcohol and drug problems in the Australian community.

AIVL - Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users' League
AIVL is the national peak organisation which represents the State and Territory Drug User Organisations on issues of national significance for illicit drug users. It is a peer-based organisation run by and for illicit drug users. 

DanceSafe (US)
Promoting health and safety within the rave & nightclub community.

DASSA - Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia
A Service of the Government of South Australia . This site includes information about: specific drugs and their effects, how to get help with drug problems, drug and alcohol research projects in South Australia and community initiatives to reduce alcohol and other drug-related harm.

DRCNet - The Drug Reform Coordination Network (US)
Network of nearly 20,000 activists and concerned citizens including parents, educators, students, lawyers, health care professionals, academics, and others working for drug policy reform from a variety of perspectives including harm reduction.

DrugSense (US)
Aims to provide accurate information relevant to drug policy, including the existence of rational alternatives to the drug war.

Families and Friends for Drug Law Reform
FFDLR want to encourage the implementation of policies that reduce the health and social harm that illicit drugs cause.

Harm Reduction Coalition ( US )
Health info for drug users, discussion boards, and news on harm reduction around the world.

Hepatitis C Council of South Australia
A non-profit community based organisation that strives to bring about improvement in the quality of information, support and care that is available to people affected by Hepatitis C. This includes people with Hepatitis C, their families, friends, and those professionals who support people who are Hepatitis C positive.

The Heroin Times ( US )
An online magazine about heroin and heroin addiction.

The Lindesmith Center (US)
Database and online library coordinated by the Drug Policy Foundation, an independent organisation advocating drug reform.

Network Against Prohibition
NAP is a broad network of drug users and concerned community members who have banded together to fight the war on drugs in the Northern Territory , with a focus on drug law reform and on ending the zero tolerance policing approach.

Positive Change ( US )
Information on harm reduction, safer injecting, better vein care etc.

QuIVAA - Queensland Intravenous AIDS Association
Aims to reduce the harms associated with injecting drug use by providing information, resources and appropriate services to people who inject drugs, their partners, families, friends and the broader community.

Territory Users' Forum (TUF)
A peer-based organisation for and by people who use illicit substances and their advocates. Contains information about illicit drugs in the Northern Territory.

VIVAIDS - Victorian Users Group
Aims to increase information and education about illicit drug use so that people who take drugs do so with minimum harm to themselves.

West Australia Substance Users Association (WASUA)
A not-for-profit community organisation which promotes the sharing of information which will enable users to make informed decisions, reduce the harms associated with substance use and be respected members of the community.

Go to the top of the page

 

Sex Work

Commercial Sex Information Service
Contains information about laws, sexual health, commerce and culture relating to sex work. CSIS is a non-profit Canadian organisation funded wholly by donations.

Network of Sex Work Projects
Based in Cape Town , South Africa the Network of Sex Work Projects was established in 1991. The site contains resources about sexual health and hazard-free workplaces, sex work and human rights, labour rights and information about rights groups all over the world.

Prostitutes Education Network ( US )
An information service about legislative and cultural issues as they effect prostitutes and other sex workers. The service is comprised of information for sex workers and activists/educators who study issues of decriminalisation, human rights in the context of prostitution, violence against prostitutes and women, sex workers and pornography, as well as current trends in legislation and social policy in the US and internationally.

RhED (Resourcing, health and EDucation)
Resourcing health & EDucation (RhED) is a specialist service for the sex industry in Victoria . RhED is committed to respecting and reflecting the needs of the sex industry. This site provides a range of health, safety and legal information for sex workers.

Scarlet Alliance
Scarlet Alliance is the National Forum for Sex Worker Organisations in Australia. Through its objectives, policies and programs, Scarlet works to achieve equality, social, legal, political, cultural and economic justice for past and present workers in the sex industry, in order for sex workers to be self-determining agents, building their own alliances and choosing where and how they work.

Sex Workers Outreach Project - SWOP (NSW)
Provides health, safety, support and information services for sex workers, management, clients and partners of sex industry workers. Site has lots of great resources and links.

Go to the top of the page

 

Other Health & Social Services

Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement ( South Australia )
A non-profit organisation providing a legal service to Aboriginal people and their communities. The ALRM work to keep law and justice systems honest, demand recognition of Aboriginal cultures, and fight for economic and social status for Aboriginal people.

ACOSS - Australian Council of Social Service
The national peak council of the community welfare sector in Australia . ACOSS aims to end poverty and help build a just and inclusive society that values difference and the right of all people and communities to the social and economic resources they need to control their own lives.

Australian Department of Health and Aged Care

Australian Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission
Investigates discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic origin, sexuality, marital status, pregnancy or disability.

Centrelink

Child and Youth Health ( South Australia )
The online resource for the latest news on parenting and child and youth health.

COPE - Centre of Personal Education ( South Australia )
Personal development, relationship education, workplace training, bookplace & library, HIV/AIDS education, professional training, health education and community development.

DIRC - Disability Information and Resource Centre (South Australia)
A free information service on topics relating to disability including a ccommodation, employment, transport, holidays, recreation, sport, community services, discrimination and education.

Domestic Violence & Incest Resource Centre (Victoria)
Provides resources and education to professionals and to those who have experienced domestic violence or sexual abuse.

Equal Opportunity Commission of South Australia
Have you been unfairly treated in some way? Do you think it might be covered by equal opportunity laws? Find out here.

Legal Services Commission of South Australia
Works to increase access to legal services for those people who cannot afford to pay for private legal representation.

NACCHO - National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
NACCHO is the national peak body on Aboriginal health and has a membership in excess of 100 organisations and peak affiliate bodies in all states and territories. Apart from providing a variety of services to its members, NACCHO represents the interests of Aboriginal community controlled health services at the national level.

South Australia Central
SA government departments.

South Australian Community Housing Authority

South Australian Department of Human Services

Housing SA

Women's Health Statewide (South Australia)
WHS recognise that all aspects of women's lives, including age, cultural background, sexuality, disability and financial situation impact on our well being. WHS believe that women want clear information and support when making decisions about health care.

Women's Information Service (South Australia)
Provides information on a range of topics, plus an online chatroom.

Women's Legal Service (South Australia)
Provides a free and confidential legal service to women in South Australia.

 

 

 

 

 
Click for Calendar of Events Click for Links page Click to view ACSA Home Page Click to view ACSA Home page Click to view ACSA Home page Click to view Library page Click to view main SAVIVE page Click to view main GMH page Click to view main SIN page