RAPID

04/03/2025

With the wild weather looming on South East Queensland, it might be necessary in the coming days for our opening hours to change to ensure the safety of our clients and team.

Please check www.rapid.org.au if you are planning a visit for the latest updates. Any changes will be in the popup when you first open the page. Stay safe ☔️ and stay safe 💦

28/02/2025

Do you have lived experience that helps you create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive space? We are seeking a HIV/STI Test Facilitator to join the team, in a casual position.

For full details and how to apply visit www.qpp.org.au/about/employment/

Applications close midnight, Wednesday 19th March 2025.

17/01/2025

Are you bis*xual, pans*xual, q***r, or attracted to more than one gender?

Researchers at UNSW's Kirby Institute are conducting the first community-led and conducted online national survey to ask bi+ people in Australia about their s*xual health, and other aspects of their health and wellbeing.

Take part today at https://bishhstudy.com/

Questions explore a range of topics related to s*xual identity and attraction, s*x, relationships, and s*xual health (including STIs/HIV and health services) and social networks. The survey also assk about potentially sensitive topics such as alcohol and drug use, types of s*xual behaviour, discrimination, s*xual violence and coercion, and mental health.

The survey should take about 30 - 45 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous and open to anyone who identifies with one or more of the terms fitting under the bi+ umbrella and/or who has s*x with or attractions to people of more than one gender.

We encourage all bi+ individuals to take part in this important health research by the Kirby Institute.

16/01/2025

Keen for the Mpox vaccine?
You can get vaccinated for free at one of the pop-up clinics provided by the Metro North Public Health team's clinicians at Wet Sauna in Bowen Hills, 2-4pm on Tuesday February 4th, or Tuesday March 4th. No appointment needed.

Learn more about Mpox at www.qpp.org.au/mpox

If this doesn't suit you, you can find other free vaccination spots at https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/immunisation/monkeypox-vaccination-centres

Also, if you are concerned about privacy, you can request that your vaccine is not recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register. Talk to your clinician to learn more.

21/12/2024

RAPID is now closed for a short break over the holiday period.

We look forward to welcoming clients back to our Fortitude Valley clinic on Tuesday the 7th January at 2:30pm as usual.

If you require testing while we are closed please visit your local GP or Sexual Health Service, which you can search for at https://emen8.com.au/find-a-service/ Please remember that their hours may have changed/be limited.

We'd like to thank all our clients and health professionals that have put their trust in RAPID this past year. Have a safe and joyous holiday season, and we look forward to seeing and working with you all in the new year.

03/12/2024

RAPID will be soon closing for a short break over the holiday period.

We will see our last clients at 2:30pm Saturday 21st December 2024, and the clinic will open its doors for 2025 on Tuesday the 7th January at 2:30pm as usual.

We'd like to thank all our clients and health professionals that have put their trust in RAPID this past year. We look forward to seeing and working with you all in the new year.

26/09/2024

Have you had trouble picking your PrEP up from your local pharmacy? You’re not alone, and we can tell you why.

30/08/2024

Today is Wear it Purple Day, a day to celebrate and support LGBTQIA+ young people. The purple of the rainbow flag represents "spirit".

75% of LGBTQIA+ youth in Australia will experience harassment because of their identity, and are therefore are 12x more likely to experience mental health challenges as a result.

So get into the spirit today, and wear a little (or a lot of) purple in support of the LGBTQIA+ youth of Australia.

14/06/2024

Do you want to lead one of Australia’s most innovative peer-led community-based HIV and STI point of care testing services and a passionate team of peer testers who help people make informed decisions about their s*xual health?

We are looking for a Program Manager for Queensland Positive People - QPP's RAPID HIV and STI Testing Program.

For the full details, position description, and how to apply visit www.qpp.org.au/about/employment/

Applications close: 5pm Monday 22nd July 2024.

24/05/2024

There have been a small number of recent Mpox cases across Queensland. Know what to look for, and better yet, get vaccinated to protect yourself and others if you haven't already.

Mpox is rare is Queensland, but this could change rapidly. Vaccination is easy and the best way to protect against Mpox.

16/05/2024

Today RAPID & QPP acknowledges, and celebrates IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

Since its inception in 2005, IDAHOBIT has been shining a light on the violence, discrimination, and repression of LGBTIQ+ communities worldwide experience. This, in turn provides an opportunity to take action and engage society to create change.

Use today to show your own awareness, and create change in your own community.

02/05/2024

RAPID will be closed this Tuesday 07/05/24 for staff training

We will reopen at 2:30pm, Wednesday 08/05/24

If you need testing while we are closed, or if you are experiencing any STI related symptoms, please see your local doctor or s*xual health clinic for assessment, testing, and treatment.
https://www.health.qld.gov.au/.../services/hiv-clinic-search