New South Wales

NSW Representatives: Arron Ryan and Sam Duncan

Resources

ACON - AIDS Council of NSW (NSW)

ACON is a non-government organisation based in the gay & lesbian communities and providing services to members of those communities including Indigenous people, transgender people and injecting drug users, to all people living with HIV/AIDS and to sex workers. Services include information, HIV support, referral, housing and legal advice, and a women's project.

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

Verified: 30 November 2004

ADAHPS - AIDS Dementia & HIV Psychiatry Services (NSW)

ADAHPS is a state-wide service that assists in the care and management of people with HIV and complex needs. Typically, clients may have a diagnosis of AIDS Dementia or a psychiatric illness complicating their HIV infection.

Web Site: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/adahps/

Verified: 30 November 2004

Albion Street Centre (NSW)

The Albion Street Centre, a facility of South East Health deals exclusively with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C clinical management, counselling, research, prevention and education. The Centre provides free HIV testing, services for people with HIV and has an extensive library.

Web Site: http://www.sesahs.nsw.gov.au/albionstcentre/

Verified: 30 November 2004

GLCSNSW - Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW (NSW)

A community organisation providing volunteer based, free, anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information; referral services and groups for gay men, lesbians, bisexual and transgender persons (GLBT) throughout New South Wales (NSW) on sexuality and life issues.

Web Site: www.glcsnsw.org.au

Telephone: 02 9207 2800 or 1800 805 379

E-mail: glcs@bigpond.com

Verified: 30 November 2004

Health Department - NSW (NSW)

NSW Department of Health is responsible for ensuring that the people of NSW are provided with the best possible health care. The Department monitors the performance of the NSW public health system and supports the statutory role of the NSW Minister for Health.Web Site: www.health.nsw.gov.au

Verified: 30 November 2004

NSW Police - Gay & Lesbian Liaison Officers (GLLO's) (NSW)

Telephone: 02 9339 5511

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People With Disabilities (NSW) Inc (NSW)

A state peak disability rights and advocacy organisation. Services include a Disability Services and Neglect Hotline, a Disability Complaints Service, and a newsletter.

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

Verified: 30 November 2004

PLWHA/A NSW - People Living With HIV/AIDS NSW (NSW)

People Living With HIV/AIDS New South Wales is a non profit community organisation representing the interests of people living with HIV/AIDS in New South Wales. Incorporated on 21st July 1989 it is partially funded by the government and is dependent on donations. An executive officer manages the organization in conjunction with an elected board of eight and one staff representative.

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

Verified: 30 November 2004

Sydney HIV Vaccine Trial (NSW)

This trial of an Australian developed vaccine started in Sydney in June 2003.

Web Site: http://www.hivvaccine.com.au/

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Twenty 10 (NSW)

Twenty 10 is an organisation for young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people who are having problems at home or have become homeless. Through promoting a safe and supportive environment, we can work with young people in dealing with acceptance issues as well as providing support services to help young people gain independence.

Web Site: http://www.twenty10.org/

Verified: 30 November 2004

Page updated: 20 May 2008