Welcome to our resource and publications section! All of our fact sheets, and resources from our Mental Health and Nutirtion services can be located in this area. You can order any of these resources by completing our Positive Directions Resource Order Form and returning to our Resource Coordinator, based in the Brisbane office.
Are you HIV positive and Heterosexual?
If so, you are not alone. Our new fact sheet called Where to Now? may help you to find a service that can provide advice and direction, as well as some resources that can answer your questions. You can also obtain a printed copy by contacting our Resource Coordinator on 07-3900 8000 or by email PDinfo@spiritus.org.au.
Centrelink, Same Sex Law Reform and You
Centrelink now recognises same sex de facto couples and if you would like to know how it may affect you, there is support available. You can download the Centrelink Same Sex Law Reform and You Fact Sheet or contact our Resource Coordinator for a printed copy at PDinfo@spiritus.org.au.
Who can I go to?
Spiritus Positive Directions, Queensland Positive People (QPP), Queensland Association of Healthy Communities (QAHC), and services of Queensland Health have build a series of pocket sized information booklets called Who Can I Go To?
These resources are available as an e-version (see below) or as a convenient walled sized resource. The pocket card is designed as a quick reference guide to services in various regions in Queensland.
Brisbane - Who Can I Go To? Gold Coast - Who Can I Go To?
Central Queensland - Who Can I Go To? Sunshine Coast - Who Can I Go To?
Darling Downs - Who Can I Go To? Northern Queensland - Who Can I Go To?
Where can I get transport from?
Finding a service to help you get to an appointment can be difficult at times.
Below are a series of FACT SHEETS about Government funded agencies that provide transport, and may assist you. Each are regionally specific, and there is an assessment process that you must complete before gaining access to the service. For more information, just talk to your local Positive Directions team, or contact the Resource Coordinator at PDinfo@spiritus.org.au.
Brisbane North Transport Fact Sheet Sunshine Coast Transport Fact Sheet
Brisbane South Transport Fact Sheet Toowoomba Transport Fact Sheet
Cairns Transport Fact Sheet Wide Bay, Maryborough, Hervey Bay Transport Fact Sheet
Gold Coast Transport Fact Sheet Townsville Transport Fact Sheet
If you live in Brisbane, you may also find the TRANSPORT OPTIONS ACCESS GUIDE useful. It is an 88 page doucment compiled by the Transport Access Project and the Transport Options Project. Contact them for a copy on 07-3253 0532.
MENTAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION RESOURCES
You can find more resources on mental health and nutrition. Click here to go to our Nutrition Resources section. Click here to go to our Mental Health Resources section.