Calls for Victorian government to expand PrEP trial
Following the recent decision to expand NSW’s PrEP trial, Victorian politicians and advocates have called on Premier Daniel Andrews and Health Minister Jill Hennessy to follow suit.
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Delay in government ice spending will impact gay community: AIDS council
Midsumma (and Mardi Gras) season is almost here, and the Victorian AIDS Council has argued a delay on government spending to tackle ice use will hit the gay community during a critical time.
LGBTI political landscape still coming into focus after Victorian election
The newly-announced Labor cabinet under Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews includes Australia’s first ever Minister dedicated to LGBTI issues.
Community divided over Victorian Government’s LGBTI health achievements
The Victorian Government’s LGBTI health and wellbeing advisory committee is wrapping up as the state heads into next month’s election, but the community is divided over what it actually achieved.
Victorian Government pledges almost $5 million for LGBTI youth mental health
THE Victorian Government has pledged to renew funding for the HEY Grants scheme to fund projects supporting LGBTI youth mental health and wellbeing if re-elected …
LGBTI ally loses preselection despite Premier’s support
VICTORIAN cabinet minister and LGBTI-rights advocate Mary Wooldridge has lost preselection for the Melbourne seat of Kew, despite the support of Premier Denis Napthine. Wooldridge …
Victorian Government goes to the community on LGBTI health
THE Victorian Government has begun a consultation process with the statewide LGBTI community to develop a targeted health and wellbeing plan, seeking input on issues …
Electoral redrawing sparks concern
A senior minister in the Napthine Government and prominent LGBTI-rights advocate stands to lose her seat in a proposed redrawing of Victoria’s electoral boundaries. Doncaster, …