Health Equity Matters pays tribute to chief executive officer, Adjunct Professor Darryl O’Donnell, who is stepping down after eight impactful years leading the organisation. Health Equity Matters president, Mark Orr AM, said O’Donnell had been a transformative leader. “Darryl became…

As we prepare to mark World AIDS Day, a report from Australia’s HIV Taskforce charts a realistic path to ending HIV transmission by the end of the decade. Health Equity Matters, the federation of Australia’s leading HIV LGBTIQA+ health organisations,…

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…

The Federal Government’s confirmation of a specialist taskforce to drive the end of HIV transmission in Australia, along with increased funding to UNAIDS, have been strongly welcomed by AFAO, as we mark World AIDS Day 2022. The Government confirmed the…

The Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations has welcomed new Budget funding that lays important foundations for expanding LGBTIQ health services and accelerating the end of HIV transmission in Australia. Last night’s Budget provides welcome funding for peak organisations to lead…

The Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations recognises the profound contribution to Australian public health and HIV research, prevention and treatment, made by the following Queen’s Birthday honours recipients. NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant AO, for distinguished service to the…

ACON CEO Nic Parkhill’s decades of service to HIV treatment and prevention, and LGBTQI health have been recognised with a thoroughly deserved appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). Over three decades, Nic Parkhill has fought tirelessly…

The Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations has warmly welcomed new commitments from the Commonwealth Government to drive the end of Australian HIV transmission, along with renewed affirmation of Australia’s multi-decade, bipartisan HIV response. At today’s World AIDS Day Parliamentary Breakfast,…

The Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations congratulates those who have received honours in this year’s Queens Birthday Awards.  Associate Professor Edwina Wright, Janet Jukes, Dr Elizabeth Crock and Gino Vumbaca have all received honours. All four have taken leading roles in…