Alfred Health provides access to information, advice and resources about HIV. We provide this for people living with HIV, those affected by HIV, health and community workers and the general community.
The Alfred provides a statewide HIV service, which provides comprehensive care for Victorians affected by or infected with HIV. This ranges from acute care and chronic illness management, to health maintenance, prevention and health promotion.
The Victoria Non-Occupational Post Exposure Prophylaxis (NPEP) Service can assist people who have been exposed to HIV (either sexually or by injecting drugs) with the aim of reducing the risk of contracting HIV.
The Victorian PrEP Service provides PrEP clinics at The Alfred and partner outreach health services.
This website can tell you about hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV and sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in many different languages.
The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights describes the rights of patients, consumers and other people using the Australian healthcare system. These rights are essential to make sure that, wherever and whenever healthcare is provided, it is of high quality and is safe.
The Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL) is the Australian national peak organisation representing the state and territory peer-based drug user organisations and issues of national relevance for people with lived experience of drug use. AIVL’s purpose is to advance the health of people who use/have used illicit drugs.
Bacterial vaginosis can cause a watery, white or grey vaginal discharge with a strong smell.
Genital warts are one of the most common sexually transmissible infections (STIs).
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus that causes inflammation (swelling and pain) of the liver. This virus is present in the blood of a person living with hepatitis C and can be spread through blood-to-blood contact.
HIV is a virus that can damage the immune system and make it difficult for the body to fight off simple infections.
Cirrhosis is a type of liver damage where healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue. The liver is unable to perform its vital functions of metabolism, production of proteins, including blood clotting factors, and filtering of drugs and toxins.
PID is known as the silent epidemic because it is common and often does not cause symptoms. The sexually transmitted diseases chlamydia and gonorrhoea are the most common cause of PID.
Scabies is a skin infestation caused by very small mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. The mites burrow into the skin to lay their eggs.
Providing health and medical information to improve the health and wellbeing of people and the communities they live in.
Trichomonas is caused by the organism Trichomonas vaginalis. It can be transmitted through sexual contact with a person who has this infection.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common – particularly in women, babies and older people. Around one in two women and one in 20 men will get a UTI in their lifetime.
Vaginal thrush is a common infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans yeast. This yeast lives naturally in the bowel and in small numbers in the vagina. It is mostly harmless, but symptoms can develop if yeast numbers increase.
Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, they play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.
CDC protects America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.
Information about contraception, pregnancy options (including termination) and sexual health in Victoria.
Confidential alcohol and drug counselling and referral in Victoria, including needle and syringe programs.
DocLIST is a online list of doctors and mental health professionals who have been recommended by lesbian and bisexual women in Australia.
Information for gay and other men who have sex with men about common sexually transmissible infections, finding a clinic to get tested, get PEP or PREP and letting your partner know that you have an STI.
The authentic voice of and for Victorians who use drugs.
Health Direct is a government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice.
Translated information about health and wellbeing.
Healthy Male (previously known as Andrology Australia) is a national organisation that provides easy access to the latest scientific and medical research on male reproductive and sexual health.
Hepatitis Australia is the peak community organisation to progress national action on issues of importance to people affected by hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Hepatitis B disease information and advice from the Victorian Government.
Hepatitis Victoria is the peak not-for-profit community organisation working across the state for people affected by, or at risk of, liver disease and viral hepatitis.
Developed by Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, this site helps people who have been diagnosed with chlamydia, gonorrhoea, mycoplasma genitalium, syphilis and trichomonas to tell their sexual partners that they might also be at risk.
Living Positive Victoria is a not for profit, community based organisation representing all people living with HIV in Victoria since 1988 and is committed to the advancement of human rights and wellbeing of all people living with HIV.
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre is a part of Alfred Health. The Centre specialises in preventing, testing and treating sexually transmissible infections (STIs) as well as promoting and supporting sexual health.
A curated list of HIV information and services by Melbourne Sexual Health Centre.
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre runs 4 appointment-only PrEP clinics each week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only). Due to high demand, we are not taking on any new PREP clients at this time.
Multicultural Health & Support Service, part of the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health (CEH), works with communities and health professionals to address the poorer health outcomes experienced by people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, asylum seekers and mobile populations. It aims to prevent HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections, and offer a multicultural approach to alcohol and other drug support.
More than 30% of sexually active adults in NZ have genital herpes. This site can help you understand and manage this common infection.
The Australian and New Zealand HPV Project provides support and education for people with genital warts and HPV.
There are more ways than ever to access affordable PrEP in Australia. The cheapest is to grab your PrEP online for around $20 per month, or you can access it via the PBS, or join a study in some states. Make the choice that's right for you.
Find out the different ways you can take PrEP.
Herpes might be the most misunderstood infections around so let’s start with the facts.
Providing peer support, advocacy and health promotion to women living with HIV in Victoria.
Knowing how to talk about sexual health will help protect you and your sexual partners from sexually transmissible infections (STIs), make sex more enjoyable and prevent unwanted pregnancy.
Sexual Health Victoria has a focus on reproductive and sexual health care, education and advocacy.
With over 40 years of experience, we are dedicated to supporting people to make decisions about their reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing that are right for them.
The Women’s is Australia’s first and largest specialist hospital dedicated to improving the health of all women and newborns.
The Women's has developed a wide range of health information to help women of all ages understand their health issues and their treatment options.
Thorne Harbour Health is Australia’s oldest LGBTIQA+ health organisation and Victoria’s largest, having been formed by the community in 1983 (then as the Victorian AIDS Action Committee and later the Victorian AIDS Council) in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is a four-week course of anti-HIV treatment drugs you can take if you think you may have been exposed to HIV through having sex without a condom or by sharing injecting drug equipment.
VACCHO is the peak body for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal peoples living in Victoria.
Most women at some stage in their lives experience a vaginal infection…and wonder ‘What’s Going On Down There?’. Vaginal conditions are very common, and while most are not serious, they can make women feel embarrassed and concerned.
