Australian Capital Territory

ACT Representative: Kristy Green & Amanda Eriksson

Resources

Australian Capital Territory

AIDS Action Council of the ACT (ACT)

Our Vision

To live in a world where people with HIV/AIDS have equality of access to world class treatment, therapy and care - and in which transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is eliminated.

Contact: enquiries@aidsaction.org.au

Business Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Website: www.aidsaction.org.au

Verified: 09 November 2004

Australian Federal Police - Gay & Lesbian Liaison Officers (GLLOs) (ACT)

ACT Police GLLOs are trained to deal sensitively with gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender issues.

Web Site: www.afp.gov.au

Telephone: 02 6256 777 or 131 444

Verified: 30 November 2004

Citizens Advice Bureau ACT (ACT)

The Citizens Advice Bureau of the ACT has been serving the Canberra community for over 25 years, building on the rich heritage of Citizens Advice Bureaus going back to 1939.

We believe that community services and facilities are only as effective as people's access to them. We believe that it is essential that people are made aware of their options, right and responsibilities, of the services and facilities available to them and that they are not penalised through an inability to locate these agencies, express their needs or advocate on their own behalf.

Extensive database of community service organisations.

Web Site: www.cirsact.org.au

Verified: 30 November 2004

Gay Information and Counselling Service (ACT)

Telephone: 02 6247 2726 (6pm to 10pm)

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Health Department - ACT (ACT)

ACT Health is a vibrant and committed organisation that provides a range of co-ordinated health and health care services designed to deliver improved health and community well-being for all.

ACT Health is responsible for providing the people of the Australian Capital Territory with the best health care possible through the implementation of the ACT Health Action Plan 2002, and aims to be recognised for delivering the best health care and health-related services in Australia.

Web Site: http://www.health.act.gov.au/c/health

Verified: 30 November 2004

Health First (ACT)

Health First is a comprehensive and reliable health internet site for you and your family. It will let you know about health and related services, give you access to reliable health information and let you contact one of our nurses via the internet.

Telephone: (02) 6207 777

Web Site: www.healthfirst.net.au

Verified: 30 November 2004

PLWHA - People Living With HIV/AIDS ACT (ACT)

Our aim is direct. We want to maintain and improve the quality of life for everyone living with HIV/AIDS.

Whether you have just found out you're HIV positive, you've been living with HIV/AIDS for some time, or you're not infected but close to people who are, PLWHA ACT can provide practical help and support when you need it.

Web Site: http://www.aidsaction.org.au/content/plwha/

Verified: 30 November 2004

Qnet (ACT)

Qnet online community is an initiative funded by Healthpact and project managed by the AIDS Action council of the ACT. The site was born out of a need for young same sex attracted people to have a safe place online to make links with like-minded people. We recognise the difficulties experienced by young queer people in an often homophobic world. Following the launch of Qnet in 2003, we are relying on the enthusiasm of our young queer community to maintain its course. Qnet is a non commercial enterprise built from the ground up by community members. We are always changing and we depend on the input from our community to ensure a happening relevant and cyberplace place is maintained.

Web Site: http://www.qnet.org.au/

Verified: 10 November 04

THROB - Telephone Help, Referral & Outreach Bureau (ACT)

Telephone: 02 6247 2726

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WISH - Women's Information and Support Helpline (ACT)

Telephone: 02 6257 4915 (Tuesdays 6pm to 10pm)

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Page updated: 20 May 2008