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Better to Know

Better to Know is a sexual health resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It provides information about common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), what to do if you have an STI and where to get tested. It contains information that deals with both men's and women's business.

We acknowledge and pay respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work.
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Have you had your 715 Health Check?

The 715 Health Check is an annual health check for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

It is free at Aboriginal Medical Services and bulk billing GP clinics. Yarn to your doctor about including tests for HIV and other STIs in your 715 Health Check.

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Partner Notifications

Notify a Partner

Been told you have an STI? You can send a confidential SMS or email to let your sexual partner(s) know they should get tested too through the website.

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Get free reminders by text or email when its time for your next HIV & STIs check-up.

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Videos and Factsheets

HIV Testing Factsheet

HIV Testing

Getting tested for HIV and other STIs is important. Keep yourself safe and your mob safe too.

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PEP Factsheet

PEP

PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a medication that is taken every day for a month after a potential exposure to HIV.

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PrEP Factsheet

PrEP

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a medication that HIV-negative people can take to prevent HIV before exposure. 

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Treatment as Prevention Factsheet

Treatment as Prevention

Treatments can keep HIV levels low in the blood, so low tests cannot find it. A HIV positive person then cannot pass on HIV to their partners.

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Treatment as Prevention (U=U)
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HIV Prevention

HIV Testing

PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

Treatment as Prevention (U=U)

Safe Injecting

HIV Prevention

Us Mob and HIV

Us Mob and HIV Website

Us Mob and HIV website has useful information on HIV and is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It contains information that deals with both men’s and women’s business. 

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Us Mob and HIV Booklet

Us Mob and HIV Booklet

Us Mob and HIV booklet has useful information on HIV and is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It contains information that deals with both men’s and women’s business. 

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge and pay respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work.

MPOX and Vaccination

Vaccination can prevent mpox and is available for anyone at high risk of infection. This includes men who have sex with men, sex workers, health workers and anyone who may be in contact with a person infected with mpox. Please contact your nearest ACCHO or Sexual Health clinic for advice. See factsheet for more information.

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