HIV Services Advisory Group (HSAG)
Alfred Health’s HIV Services Advisory Group (HSAG) continues to help the health service plan for future services and identify community needs and future trends in HIV care.
Established in October 2014, HSAG includes community members and advocacy groups as well as clinical, academic and government representatives.
The group meets every two months at the Positive Living Centre in Prahran and is chaired by Prof. Andrew Way, Chief Executive, Alfred Health.
HSAG Membership
Community and Advocacy Group Members
- Mr Philip Elphinstone
- Mr David Menadue
- Mr Max Niggl
- Mr Simon Ruth
- Mr Bernie Slagtman
Work is underway to ensure our membership includes a more diverse representation including women living with HIV and the transgendered community.
Other representatives
- Prof Christopher (Kit) Fairley - Director, Melbourne Sexual Health Centre / Professor of Public Health, Central Clinical School, Monash University
- Prof Jenny Hoy - Director of HIV Medicine, Alfred Health
- Prof Mark Stoove - Burnet Institute
- Prof Andrew Way (Chair) - Chief Executive, Alfred Health
- Ms Heidi Bulda - Nurse Unit Manager, Fairfield House, Alfred Health
- Ms Suzanne Corcoran - Executive Officer, Alfred Health
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is also represented in the group.
Resources
Latest news
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Starting a conversation on the future of HIV care
Alfred Health wants to hear from Victoria’s HIV community to help guide the future of HIV care.
Upcoming events
Emergency Medicine Research Course - Semester 2 2022
The Emergency Medicine Research Course is a semester-long program run conjointly by Monash University and The Alfred Emergency & Trauma Centre. It is relevant to emergency, trauma and critical care physicians and is equivalent to two post graduate units (12 credit points) for a Master of Clinical Medicine or Master of Public Health at Monash University.
Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival
Join Team Alfred and take part in Melbourne's premier running festival!