Click on your state to find your closest peer navigation and other community support services
Australian Capital Territory
Meridian
Community Support Service
Meridian increases access to appropriate, quality support services for people living with and impacted by HIV and AIDS in the Canberra region. We promote peer to peer activities for HIV positive people, deliver client support and advocacy services, and provide counselling services. Meridian also promotes programs with partner organisations, and conducts targeted health promotions for our communities.
Phone 02 6257 2855
Phone 0438 623 101 (Marcus)
Our HIV Services pages:
New South Wales
Positive Life NSW
Peer Navigator support
Positive Life NSW is the largest peer-led and run representative body ofall people living with HIV in Australia based in NSW, and the voice of all people living with HIV in NSW since 1988.
Phone: (02) 8357 8386
Freecall: 1800 245 677
Email: contact@positivelife.org.au
Bobby Goldsmith Foundation
Community Support Service
Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) is Australia’s oldest community-based HIV organisation, providing client services and health promotion programs in NSW and SA.
Phone: (02) 9283 8666
Email: bgf@bgf.org.au
Service Request Form
Our services and programs empower, and support people living with HIV to thrive and include:
- Case work and complex case management
- Disability support
- Financial Counselling
- Health and wellbeing programs
- Alcohol and drug support
ACON
Workshops and Services
Australia’s largest HIV and sexuality and gender diverse health organisation.
Email: astart@acon.org.au
ACON is here to help people with HIV take control of their health by providing up-to-date information as well as a range of programs and services.
Click here for more information about our programs and services.
Northern Territory
Northern Territory AIDS and Hepatitis Council
Community Support Service
NTAHC offers a range of services to empower all people affected by, or at risk of blood borne viruses, to lead a healthy life that is free of stigma and discrimination. Our Care and Support team offer free and confidential information & support by phone, email or in person.
Phone: 08 8944 7777
Email: mark.halton@ntahc.org.au
Phone: 0438 891 914 (Mark)
Queensland
Queensland Positive People
Peer Navigation and Community Support Service
Queensland Positive People (QPP), is a peer-led, community-based organisation committed to improving the lives of all people living with HIV and help reduce new infections of HIV and STIs across Queensland.
Phone: (07) 3013 5555
Free Call: 1800 636 241 (within Queensland from a landline)
Email: info@qpp.org.au
Services:
- Peer-led HIV & other STI point of care testing, prevention and education
- Online HIV home testing kits
- Social groups
- Peer navigation to navigate the complex environment of HIV diagnosis, treatment and care
- Practical assistance with accessing medications, clinical services, food, housing and other essential support services
- Aged Care Navigation
- Legal support and referral for stigma, discrimination, migration and the law
- Emergency funding support
South Australia
SAMESH
Peer Navigation Support Service
SAMESH provides support, education and training about Sexual Health and HIV for men who have sex with men and people living with HIV, as well as services for the broader LGBTIQ community in South Australia.
SAMESH HIV Peer Navigation / Peer Support offers assistance to PLHIV and newly diagnosed PLHIV in various ways, including
- Providing options in relation to appropriate care and support pathways
- Creating opportunities for PLHIV to network with other peers, either one to one or in peer support groups
- Providing clients with current care and treatment information
- Advocating for PLHIV in healthcare settings
- Direct support regarding medical visits
- Referral to AOD and Mental Health services for PLHIV
- Positive Ageing for Positive People program
- Connection to community and LGBTQIA+, PLHIV programs and service
Peer Support / Navigation for PLHIV
Phone: 0429 179 908 (Paul)
Email: paul.dugan@samesh.org.au
Community Support (LGBTQIA+)
Phone: (08) 7099 5300
Positive Life SA
HIV Peer Advocacy Organisation
Positive Life SA is a peer-driven positive body based in South Australia, they act as an independent voice for HIV positive people in South Australia to ensure that their lived experiences direct the provision of effective health and wellbeing support services and activities.
PLSA’s key role is referrals, linking and HIV health and information updates to ensure plhiv stay connected. Our advocacy role strengthens the building of peer networks and diverse community. Our partnership work with SAMESH ensures no one is left behind.
Phone: 0410 707 923 (Kath)
Tasmania
Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases
Peer Navigation Support Service
TAScahrd care and support for people living with HIV, their families and carers. A Care and Support Officer works with individuals to identify specific needs. TAScahrd also engages PLHIV to promote peer support and interaction.
Phone: (03) 6234 1242
Free call: 1800 005 900
Email: mail@tascahrd.org.au
The HIV services offered by TAScahrd include:
- Peer support
- The Nigel Mallett Housing Project
- Andrew Shaw Foundation
Positive Lives Tasmania
HIV Peer Advocacy Organisation
PLT is an organisation for Positive People and their partners, run by and focussed on issues of importance to PLHIV in Tasmania. We are committed to the principle of Meaningful Involvement of People Living with HIV/ AIDS (MIPA) and Greater Involvement of People Living with HIV/ AIDS (GIPA).
Peer Program, Advocacy & Support, Men and Women’s Care
Phone: 0478 909 949
Victoria
Living Positive Victoria
Peer Navigation Support Service
Our peer navigators can provide one-on-one support for you on your journey with HIV, helping you achieve your goals and reach full physical and emotional wellbeing.
Phone: (03) 9863 8733
One–on–One Support
Email: info@lpv.org.au
lpv.org.au
Other Services:
- Phoenix – workshop for supporting the recently diagnosed
- Ageing Peer Support Network – social network for older people with HIV
- Programs and Services for Women and Hetero Men
- Planet Positive – Quarterly social activity for people with HIV
- Positive Speakers program
- Poslink+ newsletters, podcasts and video content
Positive Women Victoria
Peer Navigation Support Service
Positive Women Victoria provides peer support, information and advocacy for women who are living with HIV.
Phone: (03) 9863 8747
Email: info@positivewomen.org.au
Thorne Harbour Health
Community Support Service
Thorne Harbour Health has been supporting people living with HIV through a range of services over the last three decades. While many of these are delivered from our Positive Living Centre in South Yarra, there are services for people living with HIV at several of our sites and beyond.
Phone: (03) 9863 0444
Western Australia
WAAC
Peer Navigation Support Service
WAAC provides a broad range of sexual health and support services, including counselling and support for people living with HIV, testing and sexual health services for LGBTQIA+ people, peer mentoring, education and training, social support for LGBTQIA+ young people, harm reduction services for people who inject drugs, resources and much more.
Our Peer Education Officers can provide a range of information, education and peer support strategies for people living with HIV, to enhance their health and wellbeing. This vital role provides one-on-one support, facilitates in person and online groups/seminars/workshops/social networking, and assists with advocacy, referrals and support for families and affected others.
If you are newly diagnosed, or have questions relating to living with HIV, including treatment, stigma, U=U, legalities, relationships and more, please email us.
Positive Organisation Western Australia
HIV Peer Advocacy Organisation
POWA is a peer-led organisation for people with HIV in Western Australia.
