HIV Poster Tour: Social, Political and Cultural Aspects

Tracks
Track 2
Monday, September 16, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Exhibition Hall

Details

Facilitator:
Brent Clifton, NAPHWA


Speaker

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Dr Timothy Broady
Senior Research Fellow
Centre For Social Research In Health, Unsw

Experiences of living with HIV, stigma, and healthcare access in Australia among people born in China, Thailand, and Latin America compared to people born in Australia

1:30 PM - 1:35 PM

Biography

Dr Timothy Broady is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Social research in Health, UNSW. He has a background in psychological and social research and his research interests include stigma and discrimination.
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Mr Curtis Chan
Research Associate
Kirby Institute

Greater social support, LGBTQ+ community involvement, and LGBTQ+ social engagement associated with HIV testing and PrEP uptake

1:35 PM - 1:40 PM

Biography

Curtis Chan is a research associate and PhD student at the Kirby Institute in the University of New South Wales. His work focuses on HIV prevention in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men including PrEP awareness, PrEP uptake, and HIV/STI testing
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Mr Spar Wong
Postgraduate Student
University Of Auckland

“We Don’t Talk About It in My Country” A NZ Social Work Study on The Sexual Health Experience of Migrant Asian MSM

1:40 PM - 1:45 PM

Biography

Spar Wong is a social worker in New Zealand with experience in the HIV sector, as well as sexual health education and promotion within the community. He is passionate about addressing inequitable access to sexual health services and advocating for sexual rights among sexual and ethnic minorities.
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Ms Larissa Melanie
Associate
Watipa

Inclusive Community Engagement: Lessons from IAS2023 in Brisbane

1:45 PM - 1:50 PM

Biography

Larissa (Riss) is a multi-passionate positive creative artist, project manager, and member of NAPWHA’s National Network of Women living with HIV. With a professional background previously working in higher education, and now in health, Riss draws upon her 30+ years lived and professional experiences to advocate for all PLHIV.
Ms Angela Miller
Senior Social Worker
St George Hospital

Reflections of a Patient Centred Clinic- How Feedback Changes Everything

1:50 PM - 1:55 PM

Biography

Angela has been a social worker for over 25yrs, having worked at the Waratah HIV clinic, Short St Sexual Health Centre and Paediatric HIV Service. She has interests in public health, health as a human rights issue and is a strong advocate.

Poster Tour Chair

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Brent Clifton
Deputy Director
NAPHWA

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