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==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)== | ||
''' | '''Important Note:''' If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment that may prevent HIV infection, and it may be available in your city (see below for details). | ||
'''Legal Issues Specific to Australia:''' If you are applying for permanent Australian visa, you will be required to take an HIV test. If you are found to be HIV+, this will not automatically disqualify you but it will be included in the criteria used to assess your application.<ref>[HIV Travel: Australia]</ref> | |||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
[http://getpep.info/ PEP Hotline, Victoria]: 1800 889 887. "Phoneline is staffed 24 hours a day Friday to Monday, and 8:30am to midnight, Tuesday to Thursday. Other times there is a detailed recorded message with many options." | |||
====Testing Facilities==== | ====Testing Facilities==== | ||
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* 24 hour hotline that connects you with nurses & provides health advice for all Victorians: Call 1300 60 60 24 | * 24 hour hotline that connects you with nurses & provides health advice for all Victorians: Call 1300 60 60 24 | ||
* Melbourne Sexual Health Centre Tel. (03) 9341 6200 or 1800 032 017 or TTY (for the hearing impaired) (03) 9347 8619 | * Melbourne Sexual Health Centre Tel. (03) 9341 6200 or 1800 032 017 or TTY (for the hearing impaired) (03) 9347 8619 | ||
* [http://www.fpv.org.au/courses/sexuality-support-services-for-lgbti-youth-in-a-group-setting YAK]: "At our youth Action Centre, we run YAK, a social support group for same-sex attracted young people. Some group members identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or queer and some are unsure of their sexual identity or don't want to label themselves." | |||
* Victorian AIDS Council/Gay Men's Health Centre Tel. (03) 9865 6700 or 1800 134 840 | * Victorian AIDS Council/Gay Men's Health Centre Tel. (03) 9865 6700 or 1800 134 840 | ||
* Education and Resource Centre, Alfred Health Tel. (03) 9076 6993 | * Education and Resource Centre, Alfred Health Tel. (03) 9076 6993 | ||