Extend activities to support the prevention, intervention and treatment of blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections.
The Government will provide $19.8 million over 4 years from 2023-24 to extend activities to support the prevention, intervention and treatment of blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections. Funding includes:
* $13.2 million over 4 years from 2023-24 to expand activities that aim to reduce the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Australia, including providing appropriate care for all people living with HIV in Australia without access to Medicare
* $6.6 million in 2023-24 for the continuation of activities through the national blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections strategies, including extending sexual health services provided by Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations to First Nations peoples. This measure will be offset by redirecting funding from the 2023-24 Budget measure titled Reinvesting in Health and Aged Care Programs. This measure extends the 2022-23 October Budget measure titled Renewing Australia's Efforts to End the HIV Pandemic.