Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions that our community ask our team.
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QPP is here to help you live well with HIV. We support any person living with HIV in Queensland by providing: Peer support (talking to someone else with HIV) Practical assistance for people who are newly diagnosed Help to manage your own HIV treatment …
In Australia, not all doctors can prescribe antiretroviral medications. Doctors and clinicians who are trained specifically in helping people living with HIV and providing prescriptions for medications are called s100 providers. You can search the list below to find the nearest …
World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year. It raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS. It is a day for people to show their support for people living with …
No, QPP does not offer this service, however in South East Queensland, our friends at QuIHN (Queensland Injectors Health Network) is a helpful place to go. QuIHN is a statewide, not for profit, and non-government health service which provides a variety …
Firstly, don’t freak out. HIV risk in Australia is low, and it’s also a very manageable condition these days. HIV is only transmitted when the virus gets into your bloodstream, so you can’t get HIV from sharing eating utensils or drink …
QPP has a team of highly skilled peers that can speak with individuals newly diagnosed with HIV, linking them with services, support and social activities specifically designed by people living with HIV for people living with HIV. You can refer someone …
We hold several different social groups each month, mostly in South East Queensland. One of the most popular being our Saturday BBQ which is held the second Saturday of each month, at our office in East Brisbane. It’s free, and open …
Your HIV status is your private information, and there are laws that are in place to help protect that privacy. We know that sometimes, not everyone knows and respects these laws, and your information the way that they should. We have …
You are already on the way, you’re here after all. There is plenty of resources and information throughout our website, but the best way we can help is if you get in contact with us so we can talk. You can …
If left untreated, the HIV virus can cause damage to a person’s immune system. Eventually, their body won’t be able to fight off infections that it might have usually been able to. It is recommended in most cases to start treatment …
