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1 October 2024
Australian PrEP supply constraints to begin easing
Supplies of the HIV prevention medicine, PrEP, will begin to return to normal, with the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listing a new manufacturer, Laurus Labs to help overcome a shortage.
12 September 2024
Vale Bill Whittaker
It is with deep sadness that Health Equity Matters and the National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA) note the passing of Bill Whittaker, a visionary leader and tireless advocate in Australia's community-led response to HIV.
20 June 2024
Health Equity Matters International Program Director Felicity Young appointed Officer of the Order of Australia
Felicity Young, Principal Director of Health Equity Matters’ International Program, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List.
28 March 2024
Budget lights a path to virtual elimination of HIV transmission
The Albanese Government has made a strong stride towards the virtual elimination of HIV transmission with tonight’s $43.9 million Budget commitment.
8 December 2023
Darryl O’Donnell steps down as CEO of Health Equity Matters
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.
29 November 2023
WORLD AIDS DAY: HIV Taskforce charts path to ending HIV transmission by 2030
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.
16 June 2023
Blair Comley PSM welcomed as next Secretary of Department of Health and Aged Care
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.
1 December 2022
Australia charts a path to zero on World AIDS Day
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.
2 November 2022
HIV Budget lays strong foundations for LGBTIQ health and steps up HIV effort
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.
14 June 2022
HIV leaders recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
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.
9 May 2022
Labor commitments on HIV, LGBTIQ health a big step forward
AFAO warmly welcomes new commitments from Federal Labor to end Australia’s HIV epidemic and bolster the health of LGBTIQ people.
27 January 2022
ACON CEO, Nic Parkhill honoured on Australia Day
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).

Media Centre

Guidelines for accurate and sensitive reporting on HIV.

Australian PrEP supply constraints to begin easing

Vale Bill Whittaker

Health Equity Matters International Program Director Felicity Young appointed Officer of the Order of Australia

Budget lights a path to virtual elimination of HIV transmission

Darryl O’Donnell steps down as CEO of Health Equity Matters

WORLD AIDS DAY: HIV Taskforce charts path to ending HIV transmission by 2030

Blair Comley PSM welcomed as next Secretary of Department of Health and Aged Care

Australia charts a path to zero on World AIDS Day

HIV Budget lays strong foundations for LGBTIQ health and steps up HIV effort

HIV leaders recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Labor commitments on HIV, LGBTIQ health a big step forward

ACON CEO, Nic Parkhill honoured on Australia Day