HIV Awareness and Support at NTAHC

Understanding HIV, its transmission, and effective prevention methods is essential for safeguarding your sexual health and well-being.

 

People living with HIV can lead healthy, fulfilling lives, especially with access to effective treatment that suppresses the virus to undetectable levels. When HIV is undetectable, it is untransmittable (U=U), meaning it cannot be passed on to sexual partners.


Knowledge is truly power. Together, let's break the stigma, share the facts about HIV and U=U, and foster a community where no one is left behind.

Recently diagnosed with HIV?

Talk to us!

Our Care and Support team offer free and confidential information & support by phone, email or in person.

NTAHC

Care & Support Coordinator

Mark Halton

mark.halton@ntahc.org.au

Ph: 08 8944 7777


NTAHC Darwin

Women's Project Officer

Busisiwe Kalemba

busisiwe@ntahc.org.au

Ph: 08 8944 7777


NTAHC Alice Springs

Care & Support Officer

Aidee Lopez

aidee.lopez@ntahc.org.au

Ph: 08 89 533 172


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U=U

(Undetectable equals Untransmissible)

HIV notifications are on the rise in the Northern Territory — with some recent transmissions linked to encounters via dating apps like Grindr. (it doesn’t identify but makes a clear indication that it could be Grindr)

 

If you're sexually active, particularly with casual partners, now’s the time to take action.


Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily pill that’s highly effective at preventing HIV. 

  • Free or low-cost in many areas
  • Easy to access through your local clinic or sexual health service
  • Discreet, safe, and proven to work

 

Know your status. Use protection. Consider PrEP. 

For more info or to book a confidential appointment, contact your local sexual health service today, or speak to our Care and Support team.

 



  • What is HIV

    HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, specifically targeting CD4 cells, which are crucial for fighting infections. 


    While HIV has historically been associated with stigma and fear due to its implications for health and mortality, advancements in medical treatment have significantly transformed the outlook for those living with the virus. Today, with the use of antiretroviral therapy (ART), individuals with HIV can lead long, healthy lives. 


    These treatments not only help manage the virus effectively but also reduce the chance of transmission to others. 


    As we continue to educate and raise awareness about HIV, it’s essential to foster an environment of understanding and support, dismantling harmful stigmas attached to the virus and promoting a more compassionate perspective on the lives of those affected.

  • What is U=U

    Undetectable equals untransmissible

    When a person living with HIV is taking effective treatment and has an undetectable viral load, they are no longer able to pass on the virus through sex.



    An undetectable viral load means that treatment has stopped the virus from replicating and the amount of HIV in a person’s blood is so low that it cannot be measured in tests.

  • How to Stay Safe

    Get tested regularly. Knowing your status protects you and others.


    Use condoms consistently for extra protection against HIV and other STIs.


    Consider PrEP if you have casual or multiple partners.

  • Where to Get Tested

    Clinic 34 provide:

    • Free, confidential HIV testing
    • PrEP prescriptions and support
    • Sexual health advice tailored to your needs

  • What is PrEP?

    Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily pill that reduces your risk of HIV infection by over 99% when taken correctly. It’s:

    • Available free or at low cost across the NT
    • Easily accessible through local sexual health clinics
    • Discreet and confidential

CLINIC 34

A specialised sexual health service that provides testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses in the Northern Territory (NT).


You do not need a Medicare card, this means anyone can access the service for free.


Find your local Clinic 34

Find contact information and opening hours for your clinic below.

All clinics are closed on weekends and public holidays.

Appointments are encouraged, you should call the clinic if you need a walk-in appointment.


Learn More

HIV self Test Kit

HIVTest.au is a free, accessible, and discreet HIV self-testing kit delivery service that provides one year’s worth of HIV self-testing kits to people living in Australia aged over 18 years.



To order your kit, all you need to do is provide a name, an address, a contact email, and your age. Your kit will then be delivered in a discreet, unidentifiable express post package through Australia Post.



Learn More

Safer Sex Products

We have a range of safer sex products available for you for free.


  • Condoms
  • Femidoms
  • Sheer Glyde Dams
  • Unique Pull Latex Free Extra Soft Lubricated Condoms


Pick up free supplies at NTAHC receptions

Living Positive NT

LAUNCHING SOON

Living Positive NT is a new resource for NTAHC’s peer-led Care & Support Program, continuing our commitment to supporting people living with HIV across the Northern Territory. Whether newly diagnosed or living long-term with HIV, we offer compassionate, confidential support built on community, experience, and empowerment. 

Learn More

Resources

More being added soon!

Where can I get PeP or PrEP?

Get PeP! See Clinic 34 or any Hospital Emergency Department.


Get PrEP! See Clinic 34 or book in to see your GP

You can also search in our new map for locations HERE and search PrEP.

  • What is Pep?

    Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is the administration of antiretroviral HIV medications for 28 days, commenced within 72 hours of possible exposure to HIV infection.


    PEP has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection following needle stick injuries to healthcare workers by 81%. However, it is unknown whether it is effective following sexual exposure, though animal and laboratory studies suggest that it is likely to be.


    Go to your local Hospital Emergency Department and ask for PEP with in 72 hours.

  • What is PreP

    PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. This is a way of protecting yourself from getting HIV by taking a tablet once a day every day. PrEP does not prevent you from other infections that you can get when having sex, so it is still important to use condoms to be protected from these.

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Cant Pass It On

By James Emery • March 1, 2022
My partner is living with HIV - I'm not because they can't pass it on. Undetectable = Untransmissible When a person living with HIV is taking effective treatment and has an undetectable viral load they are no longer infectious and HIV can no longer be transmitted through sex. An undetectable viral load means that treatment has stopped the virus from replicating and the amount of HIV in a person’s blood is so low that it cannot be measured in tests.
Condom map for national condom day

Free Condom Maps

By Accalia Dalmore • February 3, 2022
Free condoms across the NT
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PrEP

By James Emery • January 22, 2021
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)
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U = U

By James Emery • January 20, 2021
My partner is living with HIV - I'm not because they can't pass it on.

Contact Us

If you have questions or need support regarding HIV, please reach out:



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