We explore why Australia relies on state-based organisations to tackle HIV and sexual health rather than only one national body.

Karina Reeves from WAAC and Eleni Gabrielides from Meridian join Joel to discuss how trust, cultural diversity, and geographic isolation demand localised strategies.

00:00 – Welcome and guest introductions from across Australia

04:53 – Defining health promotion and social determinants of health

07:17 – How HIV sector demographics have changed over time

11:35 – WA and ACT jurisdictional differences and approaches

16:04 – Building trust and community-led health promotion strategies

23:29 – Marketing tensions in community health communication

27:41 – AI, social media and digital era challenges

35:43 – Future projects, funding and exciting upcoming initiatives

All chapter timecodes are approximate.

Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing at joy.org.au/wellwellwell.

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Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria and South Australia at thorneharbour.org and samesh.org.au