LeNS Survey
The LeNS survey is part of Health+Law’s national research on the legal issues faced by people living with hepatitis B or HIV.
People living with HIV or hepatitis B can experience a range of everyday issues and problems. This can include small, day-to-day issues or larger challenges.
The Health+Law Legal Needs Study (LeNS) survey is the first ever national survey of these everyday legal issues for people living with HIV or hepatitis B.
The survey closed* at 5pm on Wednesday, January 15
The findings of LeNS, drawn from 1000+ online LeNS surveys and 135+ in-depth interviews, will be used to inform more comprehensive community legal information, legal services and resources, and clear recommendations to policymakers and government about how to improve the legal environment for people affected by hepatitis B and HIV in Australia.
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*The 20 gift vouchers for survey participants were drawn on Thursday, January 23. The winners have been notified via email.
“Hepatitis B is one of Australia’s most significant blood-borne viruses. It is heartening to know that we will soon have the first high quality, community owned and driven data on the legal needs and experiences facing this community.”
Carrie Fowlie, former CEO, Hepatitis Australia
“If we're going to have a chance at ending HIV transmissions and improving quality of life for positive people, we need to better understand the legal issues facing people living with HIV today.”
Aaron Cogle, Executive Director, NAPWHA