NTAHC offers a range of services to empower all people affected by, or at risk of blood borne viruses, to lead a healthy life that is free of stigma and discrimination.
The Care & Support program offers a range of services to support and empower all people affected by, or at risk of blood borne viruses, to lead a healthy life that is free of stigma and discrimination. Our goal is a positive outcome for all who access the Care & Support Program.
Any person, along with their families, partners or friends from NTAHC’s priority populations are eligible to access the Care & Support program. This program is available at both Darwin and Alice Springs, however, can also be accessed via phone for people living in other parts of the NT.
The Care & Support program offers a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for clients to chat with staff about their health and wellbeing concerns.
This can include but not limited to:
The Care & Support program can help clients in making public housing applications, provide assistance with finding accommodation, support letters for housing applications and support clients to find safe and affordable housing.
The Care & Support program can help clients with referrals to legal aid services, support letters for legal matters and be an advocate on behalf of the clint for legal issues.
The Care & Support program offers financial support via emergency relief funds. This is one off emergency and short term financial support solutions for clients with essential living needs such as, food, accommodation, transport, healthcare, utility bills and material aid and goods. Speak to a member of staff from the Care & Support program to see if you are eligible.
The Care & Support program can help clients with referrals to employment agencies, support letters for employment purposes and building confidence at work through volunteering.
The Care & Support program can help clients with referrals to immigration services, support letters for visa applications and be an advocate on behalf of the client for immigration matters.
The Care & Support program can help clients with referrals to AOD rehabilitation services, AOD counselling services, access to harm reduction services such as the Needle & Syringe Program, provide brief interventions and a non-judgmental listening ear to clients that need support.
The Care & Support program’s social inclusion groups are a place for people to meet, share and support each other on their health and wellbeing journey.
Our peer support groups aim to:
These groups can be a great way to meet others who share your life experience. These events are held throughout the year and also include yearly retreats for different groups.
PEP is when you take medicine as prescribed fewer than 72 hours after possible HIV exposure, such as with an accidental needle stick injury or sex without a condom with someone with a detectable viral load. PEP stands for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis. PEP should be limited to emergency situations.
PrEP is when you take medication as prescribed before a possible HIV risk event, such as having sex or injecting drugs. PrEP is an acronym for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. PrEP works best when taken at the same time everyday.
For service providers wanting to make a referral to the Care & Support program please fill out the downloadable document and email to info@ntahc.org.au or directly to one of the Care & Support team.
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