Referral Manual

BHIVA is the leading UK association representing professionals in HIV care. Website includes access to clinical guidelines, clinical calculators and research.

HIV & Sexual Health Information and testing support for Gay, Bisexual & Queer Men. Produced by ACON with support from the NSW Ministry of Health

A US web based HIV/AIDS resource for people living with HIV

Online HIV drug interaction checker from University of Liverpool (UK)

USA National Institute of Health (NIH) website for HIV clinical guidelines, drug database and other resources.

Information related to the NSW HIV strategy 2016-2020 and HIV Support Program for health professionals.

Consumer resource produced by ASHM, ACON and Positive Life about PrEP

Information on how HIV information is handled by NSW Health

A NSW government strategic plan for HIV.

Provides a range of community and home based multidisciplinary care services for people with HIV in SESLHD.

Information about some of the key issues for women living with HIV. Associated with AFAO and NAPWHA.

NSW Health program providing tailored assistance to doctors making a new HIV diagnosis.

Pozhet provides support, information and advice to heterosexuals at risk of HIV, heterosexuals living with HIV and health care professionals in NSW. Pozhet is a statewide service funded by NSW Ministry of Health and Sydney Local Health District.

HIV i-base is a treatment activist group in the UK committed to providing timely and up to date information about HIV treatment to HIV positive people and to health care professionals. All resources, including treatment guides and the website, have been reviewed by both medical advisors and people living with HIV. Medical consultants are listed separately for each publication. *Translations available in multiple languages for many of the online resources*

A state-wide health service for people with HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND) and complex needs such as mental illness, drug and alcohol dependence and other medical conditions. This service provides neuropsychological assessment as well as integrated HIV care and case management, including supported accommodation, via a multidisciplinary outreach team.

GNP+ is a network for people living with HIV, run by people living with HIV. We engage with and support national and regional networks of people living with HIV this ensures that our global work is grounded in their local experiences and priorities. The meaningful involvement of people living with HIV is at the heart of all that we do. Using the power of evidence-based advocacy, we challenge governments and global leaders to improve access to quality HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services.

A legal service providing information and advice for PLWHA.

NSW Pharmacies dispensing s100 HIV antiretroviral medication

A service that provides assistance and support to case managers who care for people with HIV who risk infecting others.

A list of HIV s100 prescribers from the ASHM online services directory.

Community based, multidisciplinary HIV care. Services include: outpatient HIV, Hepatitis and STI testing and treatment, pharmacy, counselling, nutrition, research and education. Includes Ankali (emotional & social support to PLWHA) and t150 (sexual health and gender affirming clinical care for trans people)

HIV paediatric unit at Sydney Children's Hospital, provides antenatal clinical care to prevent mother to child transmission of HIV and multidisciplinary support to children and families with HIV. Hosts Camp Goodtime and Positive Teen Camp.

Australasian guidelines on nPEP, HIV, viral Hepatitis, STI tests, PEP, PrEP treatment and contact tracing.

Website for people living with HIV about antiretroviral drugs and HIV monitoring tests. The information on this website is designed to help you: understand how HIV treatments work, and what drugs are currently available; understand the different tests which might be suggested by your doctor to help monitor your health; work with your doctor to come up with the most appropriate HIV treatment and management strategy for you. It also contains some information about: drug side-effects and how they might be managed tips for getting the most out of your drugs.

A UK based website providing accessible and comprehensive HIV/AIDS information and resources. Also includes directory of testing services across Europe.

International AIDS Society (IAS) produced resource with the latest HIV and Covid-19 related information.

NSW peer-based NGO that promotes the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ community and people living with HIV (PLWHA) through direct services, health promotion and advocacy.

An online service providing free HIV Dried Blood Spot (DBS) home testing kits to people at high risk of HIV. This is a research project funded by the NSW Ministry of Health.

Cultural Support Officers provide psychosocial support for people living with HIV. MHAHS also provides multilingual info on HIV and HCV; community engagement, workforce development; and health promotion.

The NSW HIV Information Line has operated from The Albion Centre since 1985, providing telephone-based information, support and referral on HIV/AIDS and related issues. The staff at the HIV Information Line can answer questions about HIV and related issues, including information about testing, prevention, risk reduction, safe sex, safe needle use and general information about treatment. Appropriate referrals to professional support and health services are also available. The HIV Information Line staff also answer calls to the NSW Needle Clean Up Hotline and the NSW PEP Hotline

Data base of HIV and STI global epidemiology

A professional association representing and networking HIV and sexual health nurses in Australia.

British Association for Sexual Health and HIV.

NSW Health specialised units within LHD that develop, support and provide strategic direction to local HIV, HCV, sexual health and harm minimisation projects and coordinate HIV and sexual health health promotion projects.

HIV data from published and medical and scientific literature about population groups in developing countries. Data base maintained by the U.S. Census Bureau with funds from the U.S. Agency for International Development.

National guidelines for asymptomatic HIV/STI testing in men who have sex with men (MSM) produced by the 'STIs in Gay Men Action Group' with STI Programs Unit (STIPU), NSW Health.

Positive Life NSW provides information, targeted referrals and advocate to change systems and practices that discriminate against people living with HIV (PLHIV), our partners, friends, family and carers in NSW.

A web based resource from Toronto General Hospital (Canada) including: Drug therapy guide; Drug Interaction Tables; Antiretroviral Interactions with Chemotherapy Regimens; Additional Information for Pharmacists and Physicians; Medication Fact Sheets for Patients.

UNAIDS atlas of number of people living with HIV and HIV prevalence rates by country and sub-population groups. Data also on elimination of mother to child transmission, treatment rates, TB co-infection, gender, stigma and laws.

a peer-run group for HIV positive people to share their experience of living with HIV in an informal, confidential environment- in person and online.

HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) produced resource "Positive Migration Guide: Immigration for HIV positive people, their family members and others who fail the health criteria" Due to the health criteria, people living with HIV (PLHIV) cannot always obtain visas to visit or live in Australia. This guide will cover: • Background on the Health Criteria • Temporary Visas and the Health Criteria • Obtaining Medical Treatment in Australia • Permanent Visas and the Health Criteria • What the Health Waiver is and How it Works • Protection/Refugee Visas and the Health Criteria • Carer Visas

NGO providing case management, financial assistance, psychosocial and health and wellbeing support to people living with HIV.

Free STI & HIV screening for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. Staffed by peer educators and sexual health nurses.

PrEP info in different languages, produced by the Multicultural HIV and Hepatitis Service (MHAHS). Arabic Chinese Indonesian Portuguese Spanish Thai  ​Vietnamese

International charity based in the UK, providing HIV prevention initiatives and education particularly for countries most effected by HIV. Also has HIV/AIDS global statistics.

An information resource about Hep C and sex; testing and treatment; and HIV and Hep C coinfection for gay men. Produced by the AFAO.

Community-driven HIV prevention not-for-profit organisation advocating for affordable access to PrEP Australia wide. Includes detailed information about personal importation of PrEP through international pharmacies online as well as how to apply for discount vouchers.

NSW Strategic plan for STIs

Australian Government National Strategies related to BBVs and STIs including: National HIV Strategy; National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander BBV and STI Strategy; National Hepatitis C Strategy; National STI Strategy; National Hepatitis B Strategy; National BBV and STI Research Strategy.

Australia' s peak NGO representing community based response to HIV. AFAOs work includes education, advocacy, policy and international development. AFAO’s eleven member organisations are in each state and territory and include national organisations representing priority populations.

A national research organisation in collaboration with UNSW that researches HIV and STI epidemiology and clinical research in Australia and regionally. Formerly known as the National Centre for HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research. The Institute publishes annual surveillance reports.

National Centre in collaboration with UNSW in HIV and STI social research studies. Produces annual reports in behavioural trends in HIV and STI risk.

Located at St Vincents Hospital, Sydney, DACS is a referral-based service for people with potentially malignant HPV-related disease, such as the following: 1) people with established anal cancer or pre-cancer (“AIN2”, “AIN3” or “HSIL”) 2) HIV positive gay/bisexual men aged 35 years or older 3) people with immunodeficiency aged 35 years or older 4) HIV negative gay/bisexual men aged 50 years or older

List of publicly funded sexual health clinics (PFSHC) across NSW. Clinics provide HIV/STI testing and treatment as well as counselling services. All clinical services are free (no Medicare or insurance required).

Australian Commentary on the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Guidelines for the use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV 1-Infected Adults and Adolescents produced by ASHM. Resource covers: *Laboratory Testing *Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy *What to Start: Initiation for the ART-naive patient *Management of the Treatment Experienced Patient *Special Populations *Considerations for ART Use in Patients with Coinfections *Alogrithm for Management of HIV co-morbidities *Limitations to Treatment Safety & Efficacy *Drug-Drug Interactions Overview *Drug Characteristics Tables

HIV PEP best practice recommendations for NSW hospital emergency departments. The Emergency Care Institute (ECI) has been set up under the umbrella of the Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) with its primary role being to improve outcomes for patients presenting at hospital emergency departments (ED) across NSW through coordination, networking and research.

A state wide service that provides information, assessment and referral service for people who think they may require HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis following a possible high risk expose to HIV.

Register of public sexual health clinics throughout Australia and NZ from Royal College of Physicians (RACGP). Services provide specialist HIV and STI testing, treatment and support.

Search engine for "Doctors--Medical Practitoners", by postcode. Search for bulk billing doctors for HIV & STI testing.

PEP clinical guidelines and resources produced by Australasian Society of HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM).

State government HCW policies in relation to HIV and STI management.

Health Direct reference providing information and resources about syphilis

A website produced by the Victorian AIDS Council and Gay Mens Health Centre about PEP for gay community members.

T150 is a specialist HIV and Sexual Health Service providing holistic care for the transgender and gender diverse (TGD) community. It's located at The Albion Centre in Surry Hills and staffed by a trained peers and skilled clinicians.

PrEP clinical guidelines and resources produced by The Australasian Society of HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM).

Sexual health information portal and service directory for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CALD). Search by STI/BBV, language, state and target population. Website hosted by Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM).

The NAPWHA-auspiced Positive Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Network (PATSIN) is a national membership-based group for indigenous people living with HIV.

Provides on-the-spot answers to queries from clinicians on drug-related issues such as drug interactions and adverse reactions, drug use in pregnancy and lactation and pharmokinetics.

A national peer based service supporting sex workers in Australia and regionally.

A health professional resource produced by ASHM.

The primary aim of GLITF is to assist the foreign partners of Australian lesbians and gay men to migrate to Australia. GLITF also provides advocacy to improve immigration law for gays and lesbians.

NSW Ministry of Health unit that provides strategic support in implementing the NSW STI strategy. The Unit has a GP Project Manager, Publicly Funded Sexual Health Service Project manager and a Social Marketing Project Manager (including Play Safe). Website includes clinical management tools and training resources, patient fact sheets, and option to order hard copy resources and condoms.

trans[TEST] is a peer-led, sexual health service for anyone who is trans or gender diverse (TGD) based at Kirketon Road Centre's Clinic 180, Kings Cross.

A peer based support network that provides information and support service for family & friends of gays and lesbians. Chapters around NSW. Monthly meetings with guest speakers.

A state wide peer base service for sex industry workers in a way which enables and affirms their occupational and human rights and is the leading agency in NSW for HIV prevention amongst sex industry workers. SWOP offers one to one support and information by qualified counsellor and HPO including CALD out-reach workers

Division of STD Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) includes clinical guidelines, tools, training and statistics.

Surveillance of notifiable infections in Australia by state, month, year, age and sex

A-Z index of infectious diseases with public health control guidelines. Also includes fact sheets on each infection.

A sexual health website produced by AFAO for gay, bisexual and queer men. Includes STI contact tracing function that allows users to notify sexual partners anonymously via SMS or email message.

The Framework outlines the priorities for BBV and STI prevention, testing, and treatment and management for Aboriginal people in priority settings including Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) and other primary health care settings, Local Health Districts (LHDs), and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs).

National health information and resource directory.

An online resource for preserving, archiving and distributing sexual health and information media. The database includes hundreds of videos used for education, research and therapy that cover a broad range of topics on sexual health, development, sexuality, culture and identity. Costs per viewing or subscription.

Enhanced partner notification service assists individuals and health professionals complete HIV/STI partner notification when the cases are complex or difficult to find. Encrypted referral form online. A service of the NSW Sexual Health Infolink (SHIL).

Services include answering enquiries about discrimination, conciliating complaints, raising awareness about discrimination and its impacts, managing applications for exemptions from the Act, and advising government about discrimination issues. Anti-Discrimination NSW is a NSW government body that administers the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

State wide service offering counselling information and support Funded by SSWAHS HIV/AIDS NGO program.

UK based social enterprise set up to improve the harm reduction response. Website has extensive info on harm reduction, needle exchange, methadone and other drug programmes, illicit drug use and safer drug use and injecting. Also comprehensive archives from the National Conference on Injecting Drug Use and National Drug Treatment Conference.

Sexual health website produced by AFAO for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Includes STI/HIV fact sheets, a list of sexual health clinics and Aboriginal Medical Services, and an option to sign up for SMS/email testing reminders.

Downloadable referral letter to any GP for asymptomatic heterosexual people wanting routine STI/HIV testing. Produced by the NSW Sexual Health Infolink (SHIL)

Research into sex, gender and sexuality, HIV, STI and BBVs with a focus on adolescent sexual health produced by Latrobe University. Social research in sexuality, health and the social dimensions of human relationships.

NSW Health's sexual health website for young people. Information on STI/HIV, testing, treatment, contraception, sexual functioning and sexuality. Features: "Nurse Nettie" - an online sexual health nurse who provides info, advice and referral via email. An online Forum moderated by trained peers. See also Take Blaktion (for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people) and Play Safe Pro (for youth workers)

Comprehensive directory of Covid-19 information, resources and support services relevant to LGBTIQ+, PLHIV, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, Trans & gender diverse, older people, people from multicultural backgrounds, IDU and other communities with the latest information on COVID-19. Page is updated regularly.

The Albion Centre offers a wide range of training and education through its Albion Education and Development (AED) unit in the areas of HIV, Hepatitis and Infection Prevention and Control. The AED programme is delivered through face to face courses at the Albion Centre, as well as online courses available to anyone in Australia and worldwide. We also offer tailored workshops for private businesses, government departments and NGOs. All courses are delivered by highly skilled and current practicing clinicians. We can also travel to deliver education regionally and internationally. Please see our calendar link for our current courses.

ASHM delivers practical, high quality workforce education for healthcare providers in HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs and more. Our education is short, interactive, delivered by expert clinicians and suitable for GPs, nurses and a range of other care providers. ASHM workforce education is free-of-charge and (where applicable) accredited for CPD through relevant professional bodies such as RACGP, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), Australian College of Nursing and Australian Practice Nurses Association (APNA).

NSW Health's sexual health information website targeting international students. Find information on safer sex, contraception, STI/HIV, confidentiality, overseas health cover and resources to help people navigate the Australian healthcare system.

The Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health (CEH) is a Victorian-based organisation that provides cultural competence and health literacy training to healthcare professionals, with particular focus on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections. Website includes extensive resource library, health translations, and online training for health professionals.

A service that manages occupational health and safety for workers. See "Health and Safety Guidelines for Sex Services Premises in NSW." (Formally Workcover NSW)

Provides interpreters to Deaf and hard of hearing people who use sign language and would like an interpreter for private medical appointments.