Our communities often experience higher levels of harmful substance use, and LGBTIQ+ people can be reluctant to access alcohol and other drug (AOD) services. That’s why The Cottage Adelaide was … Continued
In 2021, SAMESH volunteers donated more than 400 hours of their time to support a range of activities, including Feast Festival events, university campus engagements and assembling safe sex packs. … Continued
The annual International AIDS Candlelight Memorial was held at 57 Hyde Street on 15 May to commemorate the lives lost throughout the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The day provided an opportunity to … Continued
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is an opportunity for the global community to recognise and address the ongoing discrimination faced by our LGBTIQ+ communities. A report … Continued
The Public Cervix Announcement campaign is rolling out now across Adelaide. The campaign was created to encourage LGBTIQ people with a cervix – especially those from our transmasc communities – … Continued
Cold and flu season is rapidly approaching, and we encourage anyone who can to get their annual influenza vaccination. By keeping up-to-date on your flu shots, you help reduce the … Continued
In light of the upcoming Lesbian Visibility Day on April 26, we spoke with lesbian volunteers about their experience with SAMESH and their views on the needs of LGBTIQ women. … Continued
What is Peer Navigation? Peer involvement in many healthcare settings creates an opportunity for our PLHIV and LGBTIQ communities to see how others navigate similar circumstances. The aim in doing … Continued
SAMESH, a partnership between SHINE SA and Thorne Harbour Health, has launched CONNECT – a pilot program evaluating the use of vending machines to dispense free Atomo HIV Self-Test (HST) … Continued
Adelaide: Australia’s Latest Fast-Track City Adelaide is the latest Australian city to join the Fast-Track Cities network, signing on with the aim to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. The … Continued