Quality accessible healthcare is vital for all South Australians, but especially people living with HIV who need timely treatment to stay healthy.
That's why we're concerned to hear reports from our HIV positive community that a vital Adelaide CBD HIV service, O’Brien Street General Practice who serve around 250 HIV+ patients and have supported our community for the last 30+ years, is being forced to relocate within the next 3 months when the lease for its premises expires.
A lack of consultation and communication by SA Health is understandably causing significant fear and distress amongst an already vulnerable cohort. Our communities are once again being left in the dark with no say in decisions central to their health.
As HIV positive South Australians and the sexual health services who support them currently battle with the impact of the monkeypox virus (MPXV), the timing of these changes could not be worse.
We need your help to make HIV+ South Australians heard. Sign the petition and call on SA Health to provide continuity of quality and accessible care for O’Brien Street patients.
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What's happening on this issue?
Request For Update O’Brien St
An open letter requesting an update on the O’Brien Street relocation was sent to The Honourable Chris Picton (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) and Dr Emma McCahon (Chief Executive Officer, Central Adelaide Local Health Network) on 26th February 2024. We requested an update with the following questions: 1. Has a new location for O’Brien Street Practice been selected? 2. What is the timeframe for services transitioning from the current location to a new location? 3. What actions are being taken to ensure there is no further reduction in services from the levels currently offered at O’Brien Street Practice as a […]
Campaign update: O’Brien Street Practice Relocation
Since local HIV+ community advocates reached out to us to support their work in August, our collective voice has resulted in CALHN taking active steps to consult with patients and smoothly transition the service. To keep you up to date on this important issue, we’ve outlined the latest updates below. Report to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing In August to September, Professor Judith Dwyer AM, CALHN Board was appointed by the Minister for Health and Wellbeing to engage stakeholders about their concerns, meet with CALHN and DHW representatives to clarify options and produce a report outlining recommendations. In consultation […]