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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.

HIV & AIDS

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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News

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

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29

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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.

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