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PRONTO! is a rapid HIV/STI testing service for gay and bi men (including all men who have sex with men) and trans & gender diverse people.
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Undetectable HIV
For someone living with HIV, ‘viral load’ refers to the amount of HIV circulating in the blood. Viral load is measured by a blood test and can range from below the level of detection (undetectable) to several million copies if the person is not on treatment.
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19 Dec 2024
How to Use an Internal Condom
You might be well acquainted with the external condom – one of the best ways to prevent the spread of HIV, STIs, and unplanned pregnancy. But there is a lesser-known alternative, the internal condom.
18 Oct 2024
5 Ways to Get Involved in World AIDS Day
December 1st marks World AIDS Day - a chance to raise awareness in the community about the contemporary issues surrounding HIV. We have come a long way, but HIV is not over. Now is the perfect chance to show your support and remind others that HIV Still Matters.In addition to our army of volunteers hitting the streets to hand out red ribbons, we're hosting our first-ever Red Ribbon Run, a brand new community fun run dedicated to raising funds for people living with HIV.Here's 5 ways you can take part in World AIDS Day 2024...
2 Nov 2023
5 Ways to be a part of World AIDS Day 2023
Friday 1 December marks World AIDS Day - a chance to raise awareness in the community about the contemporary issues surrounding HIV. This year marks 40 years since our founding in response to the emerging HIV/AIDS epidemic. We have come a long way, but HIV is not over. Now is the perfect chance to show your support and remind others that HIV Still Matters.In addition to our army of volunteers hitting the streets to hand out red ribbons, we will also be hosting our annual World AIDS Day Memorial and several other events.Here's 5 ways you can take part in World AIDS Day 2023...
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Media Releases
30 Nov 2021
40 Years On - Victoria sees a drop in HIV diagnoses amid COVID-19 pandemic
In the lead up to World AIDS Day 2021, Victoria records its lowest quarterly total of HIV diagnoses in 20 years. While likely impacted by the restrictions in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, Thorne Harbour Health emphasises the ongoing need for HIV testing.Last week Victoria’s Department of Health reported 34 news cases of HIV for the third quarter of 2021, bringing the January to September total to 120 cases. Thorne Harbour CEO Simon Ruth welcomes the news.
20 Oct 2022
Prioritising HIV & AIDS ahead of the upcoming Victorian state election
Today Thorne Harbour Health, Living Positive Victoria, and Positive Women Victoria have released HIV & AIDS Priorities - a document that recommends 38 actions to improve the quality of life of people living with HIV (PLHIV) and to build upon Victoria’s ongoing response to HIV.
8 Dec 2023
Closure of Victoria’s Longstanding Catholic HIV/AIDS Ministry
Only days after World AIDS Day, Australia’s oldest HIV/AIDS organisation, Thorne Harbour Health, is incredibly disappointed by the news of CatholicCare Victoria’s decision to discontinue its longstanding HIV/AIDS Ministry.The service provided vital support and advocacy for people living with or affected by HIV regardless of religious belief or background. The decision follows the retirement of the ministry’s longstanding coordinator Marg Hayes who led the service for more than 20 years.
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Events
SUN May 18
International AIDS Candlelight Memorial: 40th Anniversary
SUN
18
May
Location: Positive Living Centre, 51 Commercial Road, South Yarra
Time: 4.00p.m.
WED Jun 9
HIV Research & the Community
WED
9
Jun
Location: Online via Zoom
Time: 6.00p.m.
SAT Jan 29 to SUN Jun 19
Silhouettes: Fashion in the Shadow of HIV/AIDS
SAT
29
Jan
to
SUN
19
Jun
Location: The David Roche Foundation House Museum, 241 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide, South Australia
Time: All day
SAT Jun 25
Queer Exhibition National Gallery of Victoria
SAT
25
Jun
Location: Waterfall at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Time: 10.00a.m.
THU Nov 17
Victorian Election: HIV & AIDS Priorities Forum
THU
17
Nov
Location: Positive Living Centre, 51 Commercial Road, South Yarra VIC
Time: 6.30p.m.
SAT Jul 8
Ruby Red Ball
SAT
8
Jul
Location: Melbourne Town Hall, 90-130 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Time: 6.00p.m.
THU Jul 13
Back to the Future: Reflections on 1983 Forum
THU
13
Jul
Location: Victorian Pride Centre, 79-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda 3182
Time: 6.30p.m.
SAT Jul 22
Protection: Open Day & Forum
SAT
22
Jul
Location: The Laird, 149 Gipps Street, Abbotsford VIC
Time: 12.00p.m.
WED Nov 27
World AIDS Day Red Ribbon Workshop
WED
27
Nov
Location: Victorian Pride Centre, 79/81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182
Time: 5.30p.m.
SUN May 19
International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Melbourne
SUN
19
May
Location: Library at the Dock, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands VIC 3008
Time: 5.00p.m.
SUN May 18
International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Adelaide
SUN
18
May
Location: 57 Hyde St, Adelaide 5000
Time: 5.00p.m.
TUE Nov 26
VACCHO Red Ribbon Workshop
TUE
26
Nov
Location: Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), 17/23 Sackville St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Time: 1.30p.m.