Australian Support and Social Groups

National

Herpes Hangout
Support, information, resources, social functions, support 'buddies'

HSingles
Support and dating for people wishing to connect with others in the Herpes community

Living Sphere
Information, news, articles, real life stories, forum, dating service, social and support group meeting calendar

New South Wales

The Sydney Group
Support, information and social functions

Queensland

GCHFriends
Support & periodic social gatherings

Herpes in Brisbane
MSN message board - support & regular social gatherings

Tasmania

THSSG
MSN Message board -Tasmanian Herpes Social Support Group

Victoria

Melbourne Herpes Self Help Group
Support, information and friendship

Western Australia

Perth Herpes Group
Support, information and friendship

HPerthSingles
Perth herpes dating forum

PertH Friendship Club - website coming soon!
Monthly social functions with emphasis on forming social bonds

International

Social Support & Networking Alliance
This SSNA is a list of local and international groups for people concerned about Herpes, Human Papillomavirus (Genital Warts) and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

Australian National Herpes Information Hotline

1800 102 200

Information Sites

The Facts
GlaxoSmithKline sponsored Herpes information site

Herpes Help
Information and treatment options from GlaxoSmithKline

Herpes Australia
Australian Herpes Information site from Novartis

Australian Herpes Management Forum
AHMF aims to improve the awareness, understanding, diagnosis, management and control of herpes virus infections in Australia

The Herpes Handbook
Comprehensive 'must read' booklet by the internationally renowned Terri Warren, RN, ANP

SWORN
STD World of Network Resources

International Herpes Alliance
Non profit organisation offering support and information

New Zealand Herpes Foundation
Support & education

Herpes Org
Information & support

Herpes Web
Comprehensive information from GlaxoWellcome
Message board and 'Ask the Expert' feature

Other Useful Self-Help / Support Sites

Alumbo
The Self-Help Supersite - hundreds of articles to inspire and motivate, plus tips and resources for personal growth, self-help and wellness.