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Old activists and unlikely allies catch up after 30 years
Sister Angela Mary Doyle AO, former Executive Director of the Mater Hospitals, and Bill Rutkin OAM, former Queensland AIDS Council President, recently caught up for the first time in 30 years to reminisce on their days at the coal face of the early AIDS crisis. The early AIDS crisis Australians first heard of the mysterious …
Shelley the Magnificent: PFLAG+ National Spokesperson retires
Shelley Argent stepped down this month as PFLAG+ National Spokesperson. In that position and others, she advocated tirelessly for LGBTIQ+ rights over more than two decades. Shelley Argent, however, told QNews she will continue to advocate behind the scenes. “I’m a mother. Mums don’t retire. It’s a job for life. As the mum of an …
QuAC Annual General Meeting votes to change name
The Queensland AIDS Council (QuAC) will in the future be known as the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (QC). This follows a membership vote and approval at the 2019 Annual General Meeting tonight (November 19). Consultation QuAC conducted community consultation amongst our communities across the state in advance of the change. The consultation sought community …
How to commemorate World AIDS Day Queensland in 2019
There’s a program of events planned all over the state for World AIDS Day Queensland 2019. On the 1st of December each year, we pause to reflect on our progress in the fight against HIV. We remember those we lost and commit to supporting those still living with HIV today. It is also a time …
Queensland AIDS Council Appoints Interim Executive Director
The Queensland AIDS Council has appointed a new interim executive director after the resignation of Michael Scott last month. Rebecca Reynolds, who joins the organisation from the peak body the National LGBTI Health Alliance, will begin in the role on August 13 and will lead QuAC through until the end of the year. Her career …
Queensland AIDS Council’s Executive Director Resigns
The Queensland AIDS Council are looking for a new executive director after the resignation of Michael Scott. QuAC said in a statement that Scott had informed the council’s board that he would resigning from the role effective July 1 to pursue other opportunities. Scott has been with QuAC for eight years and has served in …
Brendan Leishman Farewelled In A Celebration Of Life Ceremony
Brendan Leishman, who passed away on April 19, was farewelled in a Celebration of Life ceremony in Cairns last Saturday. A diverse group of people came together to celebrate a man much loved in many communities. Members of the LGBT+ community gathered with Brendan’s partner Dave to remember a man who contributed much to the …
BRISBANE’S CANDLELIGHT VIGIL TO RETURN FOR WAD
After the overwhelming community support seen at last year’s World AIDS Day candlelight vigil in New Farm Park – the first seen in Brisbane in seven years – QuAC (Queensland AIDS Council) has announced that they will be holding another vigil again this year to remember friends and family members lost to HIV/AIDS. The 2015 …
Queensland Aids Council Launches New Testing Centre | Clinic 30
The Queensland AIDS Council has launched Clinic 30. This a free service providing mental and sexual health care, including rapid HIV testing. The Teneriffe based clinic, staffed with male and female and open five days a week. The staff and Clinic 30 include: General Practitioners (GP’s). Clinically trained clinicians. Counsellors offering targeted services for Brisbane’s …
