COVID-19: AIDS 2020 conference to go virtual
The International AIDS Conference – the largest gathering on HIV and AIDS in the world – announced that its 23rd edition, AIDS 2020, that was …
Stop having casual sex
As Australia’s coronavirus death toll rises to 12 and confirmed cases to 2,799, Thorne Harbour Health (formerly the Victorian AIDS Council) has a stark message …
Social distancing need not mean social isolation
Social distancing, shelter-in-place, lockdown, quarantine: the global coronavirus outbreak has made these terms part of daily usage. Governments and health organisations across the world are …
COVID-19 shutdown: Hares & Hyenas offer ‘Books by Bike’
The Victorian government’s shutdown measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus has resulted in Hares and Hyenas, Melbourne’s iconic queer book shop and cafe, announcing …
Your LGBTQI shows to binge watch
The Coronavirus outbreak shows no signs of abating. With social distancing and WFH (work from home) being the order of the day, it is the …
Gaps in HIV diagnosis and treatment for women and migrants
Australia is well on its way to meet UNAIDS 2020 fast track targets of 90-90-90 (90% of people living with HIV are diagnosed, 90% of …
Tributes for HIV activist killed in Melbourne stabbing rampage
A ‘hero’ is how the community will remember HIV activist, Chris Polden. He was one of the victims of last week’s random stabbing rampage …
Western Sydney Wanderers’ foul over hetero only singles night
Western Sydney Wanderers were left holding more than just a “rose with thorns” when they advertised a “heterosexual” singles night leading to a public outcry …
JOY for breakfast and lots more says CEO Ange Barry
Things couldn’t be more ‘JOY’ful at Australia’s only LGBTQI radio station. Plans are afoot for a new show to debut on JOY 94.9 in April …
How will Coronavirus affect the LGBTQI community?
“Is it safe to have sex amidst this Coronavirus outbreak?” S* posted in an online LGBTQ+ wellness forum, earlier this week. The global outbreak of …