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The AIDS Council of SA seeks to promote the best health and quality of life for members of the four communities most affected by HIV/AIDS: People living with HIV/AIDS and those who are close to them; gay men and other homosexually active men; injecting drug users, and sex workers. ACSA works to achieve its aims by advocating for the interests of these communities and through providing a wide range of quality education, information, care and support services.

Services provided:

information on services provided (optional)

• General support and counselling for people who are HIV positive and gay men
• Library facilities
• Telephone information service (including referrals)
• Gay men’s health promotion
• Needle exchange

Address: 64 Fullarton Rd NORWOOD SA 5067

Mailing Address: PO Box 907 KENT TOWN SA 5071
Phone: (08) 8334 1611; 1800 888 559
Fax: (08) 8363 1046
Website: www.acsa.org.au
Email: information@acsa.org.au
Hours of Operation: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
Library: 9 – 5 Mon – Fri; 2 – 5 Saturday
Costs: Free

People Living with HIV/AIDS SA Inc provides this social drop in and health centre for people living with HIV. Support and complementary therapies available, including Friday lunches, treatment information, a volunteer program, support groups, transport assistance, positive speakers bureau, forums and newsletters.

Services provided:

information on services provided (optional)

• Drop in centre
• Counselling
• Support group meetings
• Grief education classes

Address: 16 Malwa St. GLANDORE S.A. 5034
Phone: (08) 8293 3700
Fax: (08) 8293 3900
Website: http://www.hivsa.org.au
Email: manager@hivsa.org.au
Hours of Operation: 9am – 5pm

This programme of the Department of General Practice at the University of Adelaide is co-located with a medical practice with expertise in HIV and in gay and lesbian health. The programme facilitates the health care of people with HIV and people who may be at increased risk of HIV infection. Referral can be made by any GP via a special referral form available from the programme.

Services provided:

• Health counselling and advocacy
• General Practitioner consultation
• Dietetic consultation
• Physiotherapy
• Dental assessment and advice
• Massage therapy
• Psychologist consultation
• Surgical assessment and treatment
• Psychiatric assessment and care

Address: 17 O’Brien St.
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Phone: (08) 8231 4026
Fax: (08) 8231 1211
Website: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/health/gp/units/hhd/careprevention/
Email: joy@careandprevention.org
Hours of Operation: By appointment only
Costs:Non-medical services free.
Medical services covered by Medicare.
Some gaps charged – enquire by telephone.