Who is ISO for?

The Inside Out Project is a pro-active, dynamic and innovative HIV/AIDS education and prevention program that provides a range of information, education and support services to young men 26 and under in metropolitan Adelaide who identify as gay, bisexual or same-sex attracted.

The Inside Out Project began in 1990, as a one off $4000.00 six - week workshop program for young gay, bi-sexual and same sex attracted young guys in Adelaide. The Project was based at the Central location of The Second Story Youth Health Service –and was known as the ‘Young Gays’ Project at that time.

The project rapidly grew by extending its services to the Northern region (Elizabeth) in 1994 and to the Southern region (Christies Beach) in 1999.

Presently the project operates with a team of four project workers offering a range of Primary Health Care services across three locations (Adelaide, Elizabeth and Christies Beach) in metropolitan Adelaide, South Australia.

The goals, objectives and strategies of the ISO Project are guided by the continuing need to eliminate the transmission of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections amongst populations of gay, bisexual and same sex attracted young men.

The long-term goals of the ISO Project are explicitly defined by the broad goals and guiding principles of the Current Australian National and State HIV/AIDS Strategies, that is:

• To eliminate the transmission of HIV
• To minimise the personal and social impacts of HIV infection.

Who is this site for?

The ISO Project Website is written for a worldwide audience with specific relevance for same-sex attracted young men 26 and under, living in metropolitan areas of Adelaide, South Australia.

The main purpose of the ISO Website is to provide same-sex attracted young men with a relevant and accessible information resource. The information and support needs of young men are central to the design and function of the ISO Website, and provide young men with a range of valuable resources including:

• ISO Services & Supports
• Up to Date Program Information
• Current Group Programs, Education Workshops & Special Events
• Service Location Details
• Contact Information
• Referrals and Other Supports
• Resources & Links
• Relevant Health Topics
• And Stories and Experiences from other young men

Although not the primary target audience to the ISO Website, other audiences to the resource include:

• Allied workers in the Health, Youth, HIV/AIDS and Community sector
• Secondary School Teachers, School Counsellors and Guidance Officers
• Other workers who come into contact with same-sex attracted young men.
• Parents, guardians, family members and siblings of same-sex attracted young men.

Contact the ISO Project direct for more information about this website.

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