6. Priority Populations While HIV is an issue for the whole of Australian society, targeting responses to priority populations is critical to maximising the impact and sustainability of our response. The priority populations for this Strategy reflect Australia’s epidemiological data and social context. Individuals may be members of more than one priority population.
people living with HIV gay men and other men who have sex with men Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from high HIV prevalence countries and their partners travellers and mobile workers sex workers people who inject drugs people in custodial settings.
6: Priority Populations
Priority populations identified in this Strategy are:
Further details on the main reasons for priority population status, specific subpopulations of higher prevalence and/or higher risk, and the main barriers and facilitators to effective responses are included in the Appendix.
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People Living with HIV
People living with HIV are a diverse group requiring tailored responses, and are a priority for all action areas of this Strategy. The Strategy aims to ensure that people living with HIV benefit from appropriate, effective and high quality health and community services covering prevention, management, care and support. The meaningful participation of people living with HIV in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV programs and policies is central to the partnership approach and the success of the Strategy.
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