Policy Papers
Health Equity Matters prepares a range of resources as part of its HIV, LGBTIQA+ health and public health policy work in Australia and internationally. These resources include policy positions, briefings and issue papers. You can view our policy papers below.
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- 2024Technical BriefPolicy PaperInternational
Cross-Country Analysis of Community Led Monitoring using the AAAQ Framework
The Availability, Accessibility, Acceptability, and Quality (AAAQ) Framework engages and empowers communities of people living with and affected by HIV to improve their health and hold decision-makers and service providers accountable for HIV service delivery.
- 2024Technical BriefPolicy PaperInternational
Gender Analysis of Community Led Monitoring
Understanding how people of different genders experience care in Bhutan, Mongolia and Sri Lanka is the focus of this technical brief.
- 2024Briefing PaperPolicy PaperAustralia
The importance of peer contact tracers in preventing the mpox epidemic
This paper emphasises that for effective contact tracing for mpox, a specialised peer workforce that understands the nuances of the diverse lifestyles and sexual practices of the community is required. To prevent further mpox outbreaks, it is recommended that contact tracing is used in conjunction with a broader mpox vaccine program.
- 2024Technical BriefPolicy PaperInternational
Community Led Monitoring in Mongolia: Pilot Project Technical Brief
Provides results of community-led monitoring pilot of HIV service delivery for key populations in Mongolia.
- 2024Technical BriefPolicy PaperInternational
Community Led Monitoring in Sri Lanka: Pilot Project Technical Brief
Provides results of community-led monitoring pilot of HIV service delivery for key populations in Sri Lanka.
- 2024Technical BriefPolicy PaperInternational
Community Led Monitoring in Bhutan: Pilot Project Technical Brief
Provides results of community-led monitoring pilot of HIV service delivery for key populations in Bhutan.
- 2024Briefing PaperPolicy PaperAustralia
The inclusion of mpox vaccines in ongoing sexual health clinical care
This paper emphasises the need for ongoing mpox vaccination planning by state and territory governments, particularly targeting newly sexually active individuals and those with recent changes in sexual behaviour to ensure these populations receive the mpox vaccine.
- 2024Budget AnalysisPolicy PaperAustralia
2024/25 Federal budget analysis
This briefing outlines measures announced in the Australian Government’s 2024/25 Budget, handed down 14 May 2024. We highlight measures that relate to the areas of HIV, BBVs and others that are of particular interest to the communities of Health Equity Matters, including the continued commitment to virtual elimination of HIV transmission.
- 2023Financial AnalysisPolicy PaperInternational
Analyses for impact, efficiency, and sustainability of priority key population HIV services in Asia: Sri Lanka
This study endeavours to develop a sustainable HIV investment strategy customised for Sri Lanka's requirements. It seeks to achieve this by assessing current spending on HIV interventions, optimising resource allocation across different budget levels, determining the minimum resources needed to meet targets.
- 2023Financial AnalysisPolicy PaperInternational
Analyses for impact, efficiency, and sustainability of priority key population HIV services in Asia: Bhutan
This study endeavours to develop a sustainable HIV investment strategy customised for Bhutan’s requirements. It seeks to achieve this by assessing current spending on HIV interventions, optimising resource allocation across different budget levels, determining the minimum resources needed to meet targets.
- 2023Baseline AssessmentPolicy PaperInternational
Sri Lanka: SKPA-2 Baseline Assessment Report
The SKPA-2 program, funded by the Global Fund, runs from July 2022 to June 2025 across Bhutan, Mongolia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. Its objectives include enhancing financial sustainability, strategic information use, program longevity, and addressing human rights and gender barriers to HIV services for key populations. Initial baseline assessments reveal insights and recommendations.
- 2023Baseline AssessmentPolicy PaperInternational
Philippines: SKPA-2 Baseline Assessment Report
The SKPA-2 program, funded by the Global Fund, runs from July 2022 to June 2025 across Bhutan, Mongolia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. Its objectives include enhancing financial sustainability, strategic information use, program longevity, and addressing human rights and gender barriers to HIV services for key populations. Initial baseline assessments reveal insights and recommendations.
