TasCAHRD

13/06/2026

In Australia, a blood donation is needed every 24 seconds. [Source: Australian Red Cross]

Today is World Blood Donor Day - a day to recognise the need and importance of blood donation.

This year also marks important progress towards more inclusive blood and plasma donation rules in Australia. Recent changes mean more LGBTQIA+ people, including many gay and bis*xual men and people taking PrEP, may now be eligible to donate plasma.

Chat to Australian Red Cross Lifeblood at 13 14 95 for more information.

10/06/2026

You can now get access to free PrEP – even if you do not have Medicare.

Free PrEP is now available at Tasmanian S*xual Health Clinics.

The consultation, pathology and medication are all free, including delivery if you live outside Hobart. This is only available at the following clinics and not from a regular GP.

Call to make an appointment.

🤙Clinic 60 (Hobart) - 03 6166 2672
🤙 Clinic 34 (Launceston) - 03 6777 1371
🤙 Clinic 23 (Devonport) - 03 6777 1371

Learn more here: https://loom.ly/Z0_G2Mg

You can now get access to free PrEP - even if you do not have Medicare. Free PrEP is now available at Tasmanian S*xual Health Clinics. The consultation, pathology and medication are all free, including delivery if you live outside Hobart. This is only available at the following clinics and not from....

08/06/2026

Hobart Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) offers sharps disposal containers, alcohol swabs, pill and bacteria filters, winged infusion sets for free.

Find us at 319 Liverpool street, Hobart.
(Opposite PCYC at you can tell from the photo! )

Or find your nearest (NSP) here: https://loom.ly/UzSwzSc

🤙 HepLink Australia: 1800 437 222 (1800 HEP ABC)

04/06/2026

🕯️ HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day 🕯️

This day honors individuals who have lived with HIV for over 25 years, who may have been born with the virus or acquired it as young people.

Let's celebrate their resilience, and raise awareness of the unique aging, clinical, and mental health challenges they face.

If you are a long term survivor, we would love to hear from you.

Message us here or call us at 1800 005 900.

03/06/2026

We are hosting a researcher from the University of Tasmania every Wednesday–Friday throughout June to conduct interviews for the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS). 💉 💊

The aim of this study it to understand behaviours and market trends and inform treatment and harm reduction responses.

You may be eligible if you:
- are 18 years or older
- live in the Hobart area
- have injected drugs in the past 6 months

It is a 1-hour face-to-face interview, with a $50 cash reimbursement for your time.

📞 Call 0461 318 199 to check your eligibility.

National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)

02/06/2026

📍Drop in for free hepatitis C test and other blood borne viruses throughout this month in various locations around Tasmania.

Find upcoming clinic dates here: https://loom.ly/_dyzIV8

📞 Call us on HepLink Australia 1800 437 222 for more information.

Department of Health, Tasmania

31/05/2026

It’s national HIV Testing Week. ❣️

Most HIV transmission occurs where one partner has HIV but does not know it. (Source: CDC)

HIV testing is quick, confidential and easy.

You can test through

👩‍⚕️ your GP
🏥 s*xual health clinics
🩸Self-test kits

Visit https://loom.ly/UY42qBU or call us to arrange testing for you.
HIV Infoline: 1800 005 900

25/05/2026

Here's all you need to know about the Atomo (HIV) self-test kits!

Self-test kits are available at TasCAHRD. For a confidential chat, call or visit us.

📞 03 6234 1242
📍319 Liverpool street, Hobart
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Video description: Video about 5 things to know about HIV self-test kit with an image of Atomo HIV Self Test
1. Who should be using it to test for HIV?
- People who have:
- Multiple partners
- Group s*x
- Recreational drug use
- S*x without a condom

2. How does the test work?
- The test is a finger prick of blood
- The result can be read in 15 minutes

3. When to use this test?
Use the test if you have had unprotected s*x more than 3 months ago
* The virus takes a while to become detectable in your blood

4. What if I was exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours?
PEP may stop HIV if taken within 72 hours
Go to any Emergency Department, S*xual Health Clinic, or visit: www.getpep.info

5. What if I get a positive result?
The result needs to be confirmed with further testing by a S*xual Health Clinic or a GP

Last slide reads: Any questions? Call the HIV infoline: 1800 005 900 with TasCAHRD's logo.

21/05/2026

💉 Sick of your daily dose of HIV meds? Consider long-lasting injectables.

Injectable ART is available to everyone as part of Australia’s commitment to treatment for all.

Cabenuva has been discounted with or without a Medicare card.

👇 Read more on our latest Red thread blog.

Sick of your daily dose of HIV meds? Consider long-lasting injectables. Cabenuva is an exciting development in the treatment for people living with HIV. It is a long-lasting treatment, and it replaces the need for daily medication. Cabenuva is an injectable antiretroviral therapy (ART). It has

19/05/2026

Syphilis is a serious infection, but people don’t always get symptoms, so they don’t always know they have it. Always practise safer s*x, get tested and have regular health checks.

👉 Learn more at https://loom.ly/1kFT2uQ

💉STI testing in Tasmania: https://loom.ly/FFY14-Y

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