Queer News Aotearoa (New Zealand) Issue 10

17th December 1995

This issue:

• Sex survey
• Hepatitis A still on the rise
• Events - Reviews
• Events - Upcoming
• What is happening on the Internet
• Copyright, Subscription and Contribution information

Sex survey

The New Zealand AIDS Foundation has received a $285,000 grant from the Health Research Council for a nationwide survey of men who have sex with men.

The survey will be carried out by phone using an 0800 number. Callers will be asked questions on their sexual practises, condom usage and sexual identification. This information will then be used in planning prevention programs in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Advertisements will appear in a variety of media. The survey is targeted at men who have sex with men, including those who do not identify as gay or bisexual.

Hepatitis A still on the rise

The incidence of Hepatitis A has risen significantly this year in Auckland. By the end of November 145 cases had been reported compared to 28 for the whole of last year.

The increase is highest among gay men in their 30s and young South Auckland children.

"My advice is that all gay men should take safe sex precautions and should consider being vaccinated against hepatitis A and B if they indulge in activities that will put them at risk" Dave Hookway, NZAF project development officer, told the Auckland City Harbour News.

Events - Reviews

None this week

Events - Upcoming

Wellington events for lesbians (from srg3dbn@dbv.grace.cri.nz)

LILAC - The Wellington lesbian library is open:

• Saturdays 12 noon - 3 pm
• Wednesday 6 - 8pm

Photos from the Lesbian Ball

The photos from the Wellington Ball are available for viewing at The Curator, Majoribanks St. until the end of January. Prints cost $1 each, payable when ordering.

Lesbian Overland and Cafe Club Programme, Oct. - Dec.:

meet outside the Wellington Railway Station at 10 am stout walking shoes or boots; bring lunch, drink and raingear

• 10 Dec. Post Ball perambulation in the Botanic Gardens starts 11 am; 1 hr walk, 3 hr cafe ...
• 13-14 Jan. Otaki overnighter/Ohau Gorge walk - contact info from Lesbian Line
• 28 Jan. Whitirea Peninsula and beach swim

Lesbian Mountain Bike Riders

• trips are held on the 3rd Sunday of each month - route decided on the day
• meet outside the Wellington Railway Station at 10.30 am
• bring lunch, drink, warm clothes and raingear
• Lesbian Line has contact info

Auckland Community Church - 17 December 1995 8pm St Matthews in the City

Mapplethorpe Exhibition - Wellington till February 18 1996 Wellington City Art Gallery.

Taranaki 10 Pin Bowls - 18 December 1995. Bowlarama, Dawson St, New Plymouth. 8pm

What is happening on the Internet

The latest edition of City Voice's Queer City is available at http://nz.com/NetEdit/qc0712.htm

Copyright, Subscription and Contribution information

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