Queensland Positive People - QPP

QPP is creating a bold, bright, positive campaign to reduce HIV related stigma. We are looking for people from Australia living with HIV, or with strong connections to the lived experience, to be showcased in it. Be the Part of the Change to HIV Stigma, at qpp.org.au/hi

If you are living with HIV and reside in Queensland, we want and hear from you! We want to gain insight into the lives of people with HIV and what they know about QPP. It's anonymous and confidential. Click the link below to start the survey now. surveymonkey.com/r/SHW8PP3

Today QPP commemorates HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day. We celebrate the courage and advocacy of those who came before us. For many #HLTSAD symbolises the 40th anniversary of the start of the AIDS pandemic. The theme is “AIDS at 40: Envisioning a Future We Never Imagined.”

Today we honour the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician in California and a leader of the American Civil Rights Movement. Harvey was not only an advocate for the LGBTIQ community, but for all minorities.

Today, May 24th, QPP celebrates Pansexual Visibility Day — a day for our community to uplift, elevate and celebrate those who identify as pansexual. It's an opportunity to bring to light the stories and experiences in society, and to improve inclusivity for pansexual people.

Today QPP acknowledges and celebrates #IDAHOBIT. Since 2005, IDAHOBIT has been shining a light on the violence, discrimination, and repression of LGBTIQ+ communities worldwide experience. This, in turn provides an opportunity to take action and engage society to create change.

QPP commemorates todays Lesbian Day of Visibility. We share our solidarity with every woman within the LGBTQI community, as well as celebrate lesbians. Lesbian Day of Visibility is a voice for unity and lifts up all women, especially those who come from marginalised communities.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.

QPP wish everyone a safe, happy and joyous Easter. We are closed for the Good Friday and Easter Monday public holidays. Visit qpp.org.au/latest/holiday… for support links.

Today, QPP stands along side our transgender friends, celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility. Since 2009, it celebrates trans pride and awareness, recognises trans and gender diverse experiences and their achievements.

Great work from our own Chris Howard presenting on the Journeys through the HIV Care Continuum project. We're looking forward to @OliviaH_Nurse's more in-depth presentation on Friday at the conference at 12.00pm #HIVAUS20

Take a brief #NAPWHA survey about how #COVID19 has impacted you as a #PLHIV in Australia to help inform us of how better to provide support & services. Your input is valuable to us as we all chart a path thru these unprecedented times. Start the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/NAPWHA_COVID…

Countries must provide multimonth dispensing of antiretroviral therapy so that people living with HIV can reduce the number of times they have to go to a clinic during the #COVID19 outbreak and still continue with their treatment. Learn more 👉🏾 bit.ly/2X590sQ

@napwha Treatment Factsheet 8 - What's the advantage of an injectable HIV treatment? HIV treatments have come a long way but some people find it difficult to take even one pill at the same time daily. Download the Factsheet @ bit.ly/NAPWHAFactshee… or napwha.org.au/treatment/

@napwha Treatment Factsheet 7 - How can you improve your time with the doctor? Here we look at ways to effectively engage our doctors, so you can get the most out of your appointments. Download the Factsheet @ bit.ly/NAPWHAFactshee… or napwha.org.au/treatment/

@napwha Treatment Factsheet 6 - How do HIV treatments really work? To understand how each treatment works, you also need to understand the life cycle that HIV goes through to replicate in your body. Download the Factsheet @ bit.ly/NAPWHAFactshee… or napwha.org.au/treatment/

@napwha Treatment Factsheet 5 - What does HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) mean for people with HIV? PrEP is having a more profound and personal impact on our lives than we imagine. Download the Factsheet @ bit.ly/NAPWHAFactshee… or napwha.org.au/treatment/

@napwha Treatment Factsheet 4 - How confident are you that HIV treatment is prevention? We knew treatment reduces the chance of passing on HIV, but proving that it eliminated the risk took some time. Download the Factsheet @ bit.ly/NAPWHAFactshee… or napwha.org.au/treatment/

Are you a gay or bisexual man (GBM) over 45? Please participate in this online survey and help us better understand how gay men are ageing. This study seeks to investigate how GBM living with HIV age differently to GBM without HIV. Join the study: pawsstudy.org

@napwha Treatment Factsheet 3 - Are you heading for a treatment clash? Combined with HIV treatment, some drug combinations can cause serious side-effects and make one or both drugs ineffective or toxic. Download the Factsheet @ bit.ly/NAPWHAFactshee… or napwha.org.au/treatment/