Campaign PrEP – HIV prevention

The campaign supports the WA Department of Health objectives to reduce HIV transmission and improve equitable access to prevention by aiming to:

• Increase awareness that free HIV PrEP medicine may be available for Medicare-ineligible people, including international students, temporary visa holders and undocumented residents.
• Direct audiences to clear, accessible information about PrEP and how to access this medication.
• Support partner organisations and frontline services to promote the program and refer eligible people to appropriate care pathways.

• PrEP is a highly effective medication that lowers the risk of acquiring HIV when taken as prescribed.
• Medicare-ineligible people living in WA can access PrEP through sexual health clinics at Royal Perth and Fremantle Hospitals.

Primary:

• Medicare-ineligible people such as international students and temporary visa holders, primarily males aged 18-30 years old.

Secondary:

• University health and wellbeing services.
• Sexual health clinics and service providers.
• English language colleges, student hubs and multicultural organisations.

The program will run from 3 March 2026 to 1 June 2027

• On-site materials at partner organisations.
• Social media.