National Centre in HIV Social Research (NCHSR)

• Reach:

  National

• Focus area:

  General

• Category:

  Non-government

Description

The National Centre in HIV Social Research (NCHSR) was established in 1990 and is based at The University of New South Wales within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Traditionally the focus of NCHSR's work has been the social aspects of HIV, particularly in regard to sexual practice. In recent years however the NCHSR has expanded its research scope to include the following areas: hepatitis C; injecting and illicit drug use; sexual health; Aboriginal health; and the Asia-Pacific region.

In terms of Aboriginal health, the NCHSR works collaboratively with Aboriginal health organisations and communities to explore a range of issues such as: knowledge of blood borne viruses among Aboriginal people; access to services; and resilience and child health.

Contacts

Robert Webster Building
The University of New South Wales
Sydney NSW 2052
Ph: (02) 9385 6776
Fax: (02) 9385 6455
Email: nchsr@unsw.edu.au

Links

• View website: National Centre in HIV Social Research
• View website: University of New South Wales