HIV Care & Support
Now Available at Bellbird Medical Centre
Modern HIV treatment has transformed the lives of many Australians. Early diagnosis, regular monitoring, and effective treatment can help people living with HIV maintain long-term health and wellbeing.
Confidential HIV Healthcare
About HIV Care
Approximately 25,000 Australians are living with HIV. Over the past 20 years, significant progress has been made in HIV treatment, allowing many people diagnosed today to live long, healthy, and fulfilling lives with modern medications that are often as simple as taking a single, well-tolerated tablet each day.
At Bellbird Medical Centre, our doctors provide confidential, respectful, and supportive HIV care tailored to each patient’s individual needs. We understand that receiving an HIV diagnosis or managing ongoing treatment can feel overwhelming, and our team is committed to providing professional medical guidance in a safe and non-judgemental environment.
HIV Services Available
HIV testing and diagnosis
Ongoing HIV monitoring and management
Prescription and management of HIV medications
Viral load monitoring and routine health checks
Sexual health assessments and STI screening
Preventive healthcare and counselling
Referrals to specialist services when required
Confidential support and advice for patients and partners
Modern HIV Treatment
Modern HIV medications are highly effective at controlling the virus and protecting long-term health. With regular monitoring and ongoing medical care, many people living with HIV maintain an undetectable viral load and continue to lead active, healthy lives.
The PARTNER study, which observed no HIV transmissions after 58,000 condom-less sexual contacts between HIV-positive patients with an undetectable viral load and their HIV-negative partners, helped establish the important concepts of:
- Treatment as Prevention (TasP)
- U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable)
This means that people living with properly treated HIV who maintain an undetectable viral load cannot sexually transmit the virus to their partners.
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a preventive medication used by people who do not have HIV but may be at increased risk of exposure. When taken correctly, PrEP significantly reduces the risk of acquiring HIV. PrEP is now available on the PBS and is typically taken as a once-daily tablet. Doctors at Bellbird Medical Centre are able to prescribe PrEP and provide advice regarding suitability, testing requirements, and ongoing monitoring.
Book your GP appointment
To access HIV care services at Bellbird Medical Centre, please book an appointment with your GP to discuss HIV testing, treatment, PrEP, ongoing monitoring, or confidential sexual health support.