International Sex Workers Day and Calls for Decriminalisation in South Australia

By J Pope

In Crime and law, Sex Work

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SHINE SA, posted on June 2, 2023 On June 2, International Sex Workers Day is recognised, creating an opportunity for further reflection on the need for decriminalisation of sex work in South Australia. Sex work is criminalised in South Australia which means that those engaging in relevant sex work activities can be prosecuted for criminal offences. SIN (Sex Industry Network) and Scarlet Alliance...

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Optimizing point-of-care testing strategies for diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C virus infection in Australia

By J Pope

In Hepatitis

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Shih, Sophy & Cheng, Qinglu & Carson, Joanne & Valerio, Heather & Sheehan, Yumi & Gray, Richard & Cunningham, Evan & Kwon, Jisoo & Lloyd, Andrew & Dore, Gregory & Wiseman, Virginia & Grebely, Jason. (2023). Optimizing point-of-care testing strategies for diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C virus infection in Australia: a model-based cost...

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Job opportunity at SHINE SA: Director, Clinical and Counselling Services Division

By J Pope

In Reproductive health, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), SHINE SA news & events

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SHINE SA, May 2023 We have an exciting opportunity to join SHINE SA, a leading sexual health service in South Australia. SHINE SA is a non-government, not-for-profit primary health care organisation working to improve sexual and reproductive health and relationship wellbeing in our communities.  The Director, Clinical and Counselling Services Division is accountable to the Chief Executive Officer...

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Media Release: Eliminating HIV transmission and ensuring health equity for LGBTIQA+ Australians

By J Pope

In Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, HIV, LGBTIQ+ issues

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Department of Health and Aged Care (Australia), 3 May 2023 The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to eliminate HIV transmission in Australia, and address the health disparities experienced by LGBTIQA+ people. An additional $19.7 million in the 2023–24 Budget will ensure better access to HIV testing, treatment and information, including support for the HIV workforce and to...

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Consensus recommendations on the management of hepatitis C in Australia’s prisons

By J Pope

In Hepatitis, People Who Inject Drugs / AOD

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Rebecca J Winter, Yumi Sheehan, Timothy Papaluca, Graeme A Macdonald, Joy Rowland, Anton Colman, Mark Stoove, Andrew R Lloyd and Alexander J Thompson Med J Aust 2023; 218 (5): 231-237. || doi: 10.5694/mja2.51854 Published online: 6 March 2023 Abstract Introduction: Prison settings represent the highest concentration of prevalent hepatitis C cases in Australia due to the high rates of...

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How to talk about abortion: a guide to stigma-free messaging

By J Pope

In Pregnancy choices, Reproductive health

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International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Updated April 2023 How to talk about abortion: A guide to stigma-free messaging (updated April 2023) provides useful tips and advice on what to consider when developing materials relating to abortion. The content includes examples of positive, rights-based messages, and how to avoid using stigmatizing language and images. This guide can be used...

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