Health Equity Matters (formerly AFAO) is the peak national organization for Australia’s community HIV response, providing leadership, policy expertise, and support to affected communities. We advocate for HIV prevention, education, research, and awareness, with a focus on empowering affected communities including gay and bisexual men, transgender people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Internationally, we contribute to policy and program responses to HIV/AIDS in the Asia Pacific region, implementing initiatives to strengthen civil society responses to HIV. Health Equity Matters is currently funded by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to deliver a multi-country program across eight countries in the Asia Pacific region. Our vision is to end HIV transmission and reduce its impact through leadership, advocacy, and community-led action on health, human rights, and social justice in Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. We are also committed to promoting and supporting harm reduction principles, respecting diversity, and valuing the dignity of all people.