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  • When the party is over When the party is over

    This was difficult for my friends and I to witness because we saw a good person deteriorate into what most ... Read more

    Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • What about me? What about me?

    The Staying Negative campaign run by the VAC/GMHC is undergoing an evaluation. Some early feedback has indicated that when people are ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Caught on the web Caught on the web

    By Jason Asselin Gaydar, Manhunt, Squirt, Facebook... the list goes on and on. There are so many websites out there that ... Read more

    Wed February 17th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Reaching out Reaching out

    Let’s talk about sex baby, let’s talk about HIV. With apologies to George Michael, this is just what a regular ... Read more

    Wed February 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Relax, man! Relax, man!

    Stress is part of modern living. We all feel stress — sometimes momentarily, sometimes it seems like a mosquito constantly ... Read more

    Wed February 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Having fun safely Having fun safely

    Christmas and New Year have just gone, we are in the midst of Midsumma, and Mardi Gras and ChillOut are ... Read more

    Wed January 27th, 2010 - No Comments

  • What’s your plan for 2010 What’s your plan for 2010

    A few weeks have gone by in 2010 and it’s safe to say we’ve already made a few promises to ... Read more

    Wed January 20th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Making a difference Making a difference

    Not another bloody survey, how many does it take? One could ask: how long is a piece of string? On Sunday ... Read more

    Wed January 13th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Packing the essentials Packing the essentials

    It’s that time of the year again. Christmas feasts, Chanukah feasts, pagan feasts or parties for no particular reason. ... Read more

    Mon December 14th, 2009 - No Comments

  • A phone call saved my life A phone call saved my life

    When people think about phone counselling or support, most people think of Lifeline, which is a great 24-hour service offering ... Read more

    Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Roid rage Roid rage

    “I take steroids because they help me an extra 5 percent... I do it under a doctor’s supervision.” (Arnold Schwarzenegger, ... Read more

    Wed November 25th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Be kind to your behind Be kind to your behind

    The renamed month of November, Movember, is an annual, month-long celebration of the moustache to raise awareness about men’s health ... Read more

    Wed November 18th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Radio too Radio too

    Did you know that in addition to this weekly column in Southern Star, the Victorian AIDS Council/Gay Men’s Health Centre ... Read more

    Wed November 11th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Texting, texting, 1-2-3 Texting, texting, 1-2-3

    Your mobile phone goes off — you’ve got an SMS. “U may have been exposed to chlamydia and may need ... Read more

    Wed November 4th, 2009 - No Comments

  • When a friend discloses When a friend discloses

    A few months ago, I wrote about how a friend of mine and his boyfriend became HIV positive. In this ... Read more

    Mon November 2nd, 2009 - No Comments

  • Sex therapy Sex therapy

    There are health problems other than sexually transmitted infections that may affect your dangly bits. I’m referring to sexual dysfunction. There ... Read more

    Wed October 28th, 2009 - 1 Comment

  • ‘I thought we were negative’ ‘I thought we were negative’

    Two years ago a friend told me, in a matter-of-fact tone, he had tested positive for HIV. I burst into ... Read more

    Wed October 21st, 2009 - No Comments

  • Prioritise please Prioritise please

    One of the many topics we are often asked about at the VAC is PEP. PEP stands for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis ... Read more

    Wed October 14th, 2009 - No Comments

  • SWITCHBOARD

    The Gay & Lesbian Switchboard provides free and confidential telephone counselling, information and support. Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 6pm – 10pm, Wednesday 2pm, Friday – Sunday 6pm – 9pm. Call (03) 9663 2939 or Freecall 1800 184 527 (country VIC only).

  • POLICE

    The Victoria Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers can help with GLBTI crime. Contact Sergeant Scott Davis on 9247 6944 or email melbourne.gllo@police.vic.gov.au

  • FREEDOM 2 B

    Freedom2b is a monthly community support group offering support information and dialogue around issues of faith and sexual orientation. Connected with Anthony Venn Brown's group in Sydney, Freedom2b networks with GLBTI people of Christian and Pentecostal backgrounds. Call 0410 561 431 for details.
    www.freedom2b.org

  • PFLAG

    P-Flag is a support group for the family and friends of lesbians and gays. Parents, siblings, friends and loved ones come together to confidentially offer support: the motto is 'Keeping families together'. P-Flag meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Toorak Bowls Club.
    www.pflagvictoria.org.au

  • VAC

    The Victorian AIDS Council has three locations in inner Melbourne, offering support and advice to people living with HIV/AIDS or seeking safe sex information. Visitors can be tested for STDs, receive counselling and buy discounted vitamins and dietary supplements.
    www.vicaids.asn.au

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