SAMESH provides support, education and training about Sexual Health and HIV for men who have sex with men and people living with HIV, as well as services for the broader LGBTIQ community in South Australia.
Our Lives - We all play a role in Ending HIV Stigma

The stigma surrounding HIV is still very real and present for the estimated 27 thousand people living with HIV nationally. It comes in many forms and can reach beyond the individual to affect friends and family.

The Our Lives campaign, explores the lives of three HIV positive South Australians and their personal experiences of HIV stigma and discrimination in 2017. Hear the stories of Kath, Adrian and Greg, as they discuss how stigma affects their lives and ways they’ve found to combat it.

News & Events

From Forgotten to Forefront: Chester Weinberg’s Fashion History and the Fight Against HIV/AIDS Stigma From Forgotten to Forefront: Chester Weinberg's Fashion History and the Fight Against HIV/AIDS Stigma Following Silhouettes: Fashion in the Shadow of HIV/AIDS,...
SMART Tools to help our diverse communities navigate addiction SMART Tools to help our diverse communities navigate addiction Addiction can present unique challenges for our diverse communities to navigate. We spoke with S...
Navigating Mental Health and Substance Use During the Holiday Season The holiday season, often seen as a time for joy and connection, can bring unique challenges for our LGBTIQ+ communities. We spoke with Joe Ball from Switchb...
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