Welcome to PALS

This webpage and it's resources are part of the PALS Project, developed by Queensland Positive People. The content you will find here was not created in isolation, it was built with community, from the very beginning. Our process started with seven original workshops held across multiple cities in Queensland, bringing together people living with HIV who also use alcohol and other drugs, including sessions with key communities. From those conversations, we heard what mattered

Alcohol and other drugs have been part of human culture for thousands of years. They are not going away, and we need to talk about them honestly and without judgement. For people living with HIV, the goal is not necessarily abstinence, it is safety, wellbeing, and informed choice. Knowing how to reduce harm can make a real difference to your health, your treatment, and your quality of life. HIV and AOD in numbers Source HIV Futures 10 Source GCPS Queensland What ways does AO