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Concern that HIV bill will be rushed through under the guise of COVID-19

Concern that HIV bill will be rushed through under the guise of COVID-19

The chair of the WA AIDS Council has raised concern that the controversial Prison Amendments bill will be rushed through parliament under the guise of COVID-19. The WA Legislative Council is set to debate the bill this afternoon. Health experts have raised alarm over the introduction of the bill that will allow prison officials to […]

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WA AIDS Council addresses staffing changes and financial challenges

WA AIDS Council addresses staffing changes and financial challenges

The WA AIDS Council (WAAC) have issued a statement to reassure community members that they remain committed to providing quality service following a series of changes at the health organisation. Recent months have seen a number of high profile staff members announce they were leaving the organisation, prompting concern among community members about the strategic […]

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Perth’s first Queer International Film Festival begins September 9

Perth’s first Queer International Film Festival begins September 9

The WA AIDS Council are launching WA’s inaugural Queer International Film Festival next week and will be screening seven of the best LGBTIQ+ films from around the world at The Backlot Perth. Festival Director Mark Reid said he was on a mission to offer Perth audiences thought provoking cinema as he was developing the festival […]

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Trish Langdon Resigns from WA AIDS Council

Trish Langdon the long serving Executive Director of the WA AIDS Council has announced her resignation. Langdon has led the organisation for over eleven years and prior to taking on the role of Executive Director was a long serving volunteer. Speaking to OUTinPerth Langdon reflected on her time with the WA AIDS council commenting, ‘I […]

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