That latest annual report providing stats and information about HIV in Australia was published by Health Equity Matters in 2025.

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A snapshot infographic of some of the key findings from the Canberra GBQ+ Community Periodic Survey (GCPS). 

The Canberra GBQ+ Community Periodic Survey (formerly known as the Gay Community Periodic Survey) is a cross-sectional survey of gay and bi+ (GBQ+) men and non-binary people who have sex with GBQ+ men recruited from a range of LGBTIQ+ venues and events in Canberra and online throughout the Australian Capital Territory. The Canberra survey was conducted in February and March 2024. The major aim of the survey is to provide data on sexual health, drug use, testing practices, and prevention methods related to the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmissible infections (STIs) among GBQ+ men and non-binary people. Since 2000, the survey has been funded by ACT Health and recruitment facilitated by Meridian (formerly the AIDS Action Council of the ACT). The Centre for Social Research in Health coordinates the survey nationally, with support from the Kirby Institute.

Clinicians, community, government and industry delegates agree that person-centred principles should guide the delivery of HIV-related care to ensure the highest attainable standard of health for people living with HIV and people at risk of HIV acquisition.

We’re thrilled to launch our new research report: The role of LGBTIQA+ peer-led services in meeting the health needs of LGBTIQA+ people in Australia.

A snapshot infographic of some of the key findings from the Canberra Gay Community Periodic Survey (GCPS).

The Canberra Gay Community Periodic Survey (GCPS) is a cross-sectional survey of gay and bisexual men recruited from a range of gay venues and events in Canberra and online throughout the Australian Capital Territory. The major aim of the survey is to provide data on sexual, drug use and testing practices related to the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmissible infections (STIs). The survey is conducted every two years.

The history of the successful response to HIV in New South Wales is a testament to the effectiveness and strength of the community’s response and the understanding shown by policy makers, researchers, politicians and other health professionals to work in partnership with affected communities. This partnership has been at the core of the world leading response and has meant that NSW has been able to respond to HIV more effectively than many other places around the world.

At the centre of this partnership has been our communities and the peer workers who have dedicated countless hours and much energy in responding to HIV and in supporting and caring for each other.

La Trobe University research released today found 57.2% of more than 6,000 surveyed lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer people were experiencing high or very high levels of psychological distress, while 41.9% reported thoughts about suicide over the past 12 months.