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February 2024 looms large and Qtopia Sydney’s permanent space at the former Darlinghurst Police Station will open to an international audience – what will become the largest permanent Centre for Queer history and culture in the world. With almost $4 million dollars in support from the New South Wales government, paired with the contribution … Continued
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New research shows transgender and non-binary people could be at higher risk of late-life Alzheimer’s disease. Transgender and non-binary adults may be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease – the most common form of dementia – in later life, due to key risk factors being more prevalent in this population. Research recently published in Alzheimer’s … Continued
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Qtopia Sydney has voiced their stance of solidarity with First Nations Australians, as they support the implementation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full, as well as the ‘Yes’ vote, in the upcoming 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum. Set to take premises in the old Darlinghurst Police Station in a few short … Continued
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International migrants in Australia and beyond are at increased risk of HIV infection due to reduced access to a highly effective prevention measure, a world-first global review led by Monash University has found. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is up to 99 per cent effective in preventing HIV. The antiretroviral tablet is available by prescription and … Continued
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Be an Ally: How Employers Can Support LGBTQIA+ Employees June marks international Pride Month, the time to celebrate and hero our LGBTQIA+ community. While it’s cause for celebration, it’s also a time to reflect on the both the historical and present challenges that LGBTQIA+ employees are still facing, including discrimination in their workplaces. By … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE 15 June, 2023 Health Equity Matters, the federation for Australia’s leading HIV and LGBTIQA+ organisations, warmly welcomes Blair Comley as the next Secretary of the Department of Health and Aged Care. Mr Comley is a former secretary of the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet. He previously served as secretary of … Continued
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A new precinct pride business charter has been established to ensure Sydney’s Oxford Street retains its queer character and its rich history continues to be celebrated for years to come. Last night Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore and Alex Greenwich MP came together with representatives from the Oxford Street Pride Steering Committee, local … Continued
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A Monash University human rights expert has condemned the Ugandan president Museveni’s approval of anti-homosexuality law, which will impose life imprisonment for homosexual acts and the death penalty for ‘aggravated’ cases. Associate Professor Mai Sato, Director of Eleos Justice, Monash University LawContact: +61 3 9903 4840 or media@monash.eduRead more of Associate Professor Sato’s work at … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE 31 MAY 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CELEBRATING UNSUNG HEROES AT NSW’S LEADING LGBTQ COMMUNITY AWARDS Nominations for Honour Awards 2023 are now open and organisers are inviting people to lift up and celebrate the efforts of individuals and organisations who have made a difference to the lives of LGBTQ … Continued
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Australia’s peak body for HIV advocacy will now be known as Health Equity Matters, a new identity that reflects its growing role as an advocate for the broad health needs of LGBTIQA+ people and marginalised communities. First established as the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations in 1985, the organisation’s focus has expanded in recent … Continued
