In Australia, communities affected by HIV include gay and bisexual men, transgender and gender diverse people, people with HIV, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, sex workers, people who use illicit drugs, people from or who travel to high prevalence countries, and people in custodial settings.
Internationally, Health Equity Matters leads the development of effective policy and programmatic responses to HIV/AIDS at the global level, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. Currently, Health Equity Matters operates programs across four countries in South East Asia to support the regional effort to virtually eliminate HIV transmission.
Health Equity Matters members include state-based members in each state and territory, and the National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWA), the Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL), the Anwernekenhe National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HIV/AIDS Alliance (ANA), and Scarlet Alliance, the Australian Sex Workers Association.
Vision and mission
The purpose of Health Equity Matters health promotion is to strengthen populations, communities and individuals so that they can enjoy health, well-being and a good quality of life as a way for achieving their potential in other parts of their lives.
Health Equity Matter's objectives and strengths are derived from its members and their communities. Accordingly, Health Equity Matters provides leadership by promoting, coordinating and supporting the shared goals of its members and the communities they represent in its endeavours.
How Health Equity Matters can help
Health Equity Matters provides a voice for communities affected by HIV/AIDS and leads the national conversation on HIV/AIDS.
Through advocacy, policy and health promotion, Health Equity Matters champions awareness, understanding and proactivity around HIV/AIDS and STI prevention, education, support and research.
Information / help lines
- Call 02 9557 9399 for further information, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm AEST.
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