HEALTH EQUITY MATTERS LIMITED

About

Health Equity Matters is the national federation for Australia's leading HIV and LGBTIQA+ organisations. It operates as a federally funded health peak and advisory body, delivering national health promotion programs, strategic communications, and policy advice to government to address public health threats like HIV/AIDS. The foundation also works to advance LGBTIQA+ health equity in Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation's vision is the virtual elimination of HIV transmission and fostering full, healthy lives for their communities in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific. They prioritize community-controlled efforts, collaboration with member organizations and partners, and the protection and promotion of human rights. Health Equity Matters emphasizes evidence-based public health policy initiatives and respects the traditions and views of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Tips for Applicants

Organisations seeking support should align with Health Equity Matters' core mission of virtually eliminating HIV transmission and advancing LGBTIQA+ health equity. Emphasize community-controlled approaches, demonstrate alignment with national health strategies, and highlight how proposed initiatives will benefit key populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and those in the Indo-Pacific region.

Notable Grants

• USD$12.5m over three years for the Sustainability of HIV Services for Key Populations in Southeast Asia Program (SKPA-2) to improve sustainability of evidence-informed HIV services in Bhutan, Mongolia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka.

Financial History (7 years)