Research studies

Investigating associations between body image satisfaction and sexual health outcomes

It is important to get tested for HIV and know your status. This study seeks to improve the awareness and uptake of HIV self-testing in Australia. 

Some strains of Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) are highly resistant to antibiotics. Our research aims to help find better antibiotic treatment for people with MG.

Unpacking barriers and identifying opportunities to ensure gender affirming and culturally safe prevention strategies for overseas-born trans and gender diverse community in Australia

Did you know that 1 in 2 people with bacterial vaginosis can get it again?

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an important condition among sexually active women which, if left untreated, can sometimes lead to complications such as chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy.

The HYPER 3 study will tell us what the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is among young people assigned male at birth who are same sex attracted, after the implementation of a gender neutral HPV vaccination program. This is important as the HPV vaccine may help to prevent genital warts and anal cancer in this group of people.

The HYPER 4 study will tell us what the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is among young people assigned male at birth who are same sex attracted, after the implementation of a gender neutral HPV vaccination program. This is important as the HPV vaccine may help to prevent genital warts and anal cancer in this group of people.

We are seeking men and women with untreated secondary syphilis infection for a research study on syphilis transmission

Did you know that 1 in 2 women with bacterial vaginosis can get it again?

The ASAP study looks at how the pattern of sexual practices influence the transmission of STIs

Did you know men who practise receptive anal sex are almost four times more likely to present with secondary syphilis than primary syphilis?

Some geographic locations in Victoria have higher rates of sexually transmissible infections than others.  Finding out how far people travel to meet their sexual partners will help us target programs in areas of greatest need. 

Sub-Saharan African migrants face barriers accessing HIV prevention and addressing these barriers critical to the national HIV response.

Has a sexual partner told you they have chlamydia, gonorrhoea or mycoplasma genitalium? 

Gonorrhoea infections are increasing. Gonorrhoea bacteria is also developing resistance to antibiotics. We need new ways to manage gonorrhoea.

Gonorrhoea infections are increasing. Gonorrhoea bacteria is developing resistance to antibiotics. We need new treatments for gonorrhoea. The EAGLE study is testing a new antibiotic treatment for gonorrhoea.

We would like to obtain your opinions/preferences on how we should display the results from the digital tool (AiSTi). 

Did you know saliva can carry infectious gonorrhoea? This could mean that gonorrhoea is sometimes acquired in a person’s oropharynx and then passed on through masturbation to their own urethra.

Have you ever wanted to get expert STI advice before seeing a doctor? 

Are you a sex worker in Victoria, Australia? Help us to understand how the decriminalisation of sex work in Victoria may change your sexual health practices at work and sexual health checkups by taking our anonymous survey

During COVID, providing healthcare through Telehealth consultations (telephone and video) has increased. We explore the benefits and drawbacks of providing HIV care through Telehealth.