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WPMSM have distinct and intersectional care needs; however, they remain an often-invisible population, facing barriers to appropriate service provision that can negatively impact their health and wellbeing. Australian-specific policies, procedures, and healthcare worker training are needed to formally and explicitly recognise the health needs of WPMSM. This includes highlighting potential sexually transmitted infections\/HIV risk, and strengthening provider awareness and responses. Increasing recognition of WPMSM can reduce the impacts of isolation, stigma and poor health. 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