Fact sheet: Age of consent in Australia
This factsheet outlines the relevant laws for each state and territory and also defences to the specific criminal charges.
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Applying for permanent residence in Australia
Immigration information for people with HIV and their advisors.
Published: 15/09/2011PDF File - 353.7 KB
Information for Heterosexual People Living with HIV
Being HIV positive if you are straight can be a challenge. Finding the right information or appropriate and adequate support is not always easy. This fact sheet is designed to provide you with some basic information, to tell you where to find out more, and let you know where to go for support.
Published: 07/04/2010PDF File - 533.7 KB
Common Tests
"To better understand the impact that HIV is having on your health and body your doctor may carry out various blood tests. The information that these tests provide can help you and your doctor make decisions about the way you manage HIV infection.
Published: 01/01/2010PDF File - 298.7 KB
The Importance of Giving up Smoking for People with HIV
If you are HIV positive, stopping smoking is the single most important step you can take to improve your health. This factsheet is designed to inform people living with HIV (PLHIV) of the particular impact smoking can have on your health, and provide you with some tools to assist you in giving up and remaining ‘smoke free’ for the rest of your life.
Published: 01/12/2009PDF File - 305.4 KB
Undetectable Viral Load & Risk of HIV Transmission: The 'Swiss Statement'
This factsheet addresses the relationship between HIV treatments, viral load levels, and the risk of sexual transmission of HIV. These issues received a lot of attention in the HIV and community media and among people living with HIV (PLHIV) due to the publication of a statement from the Swiss Federal Commission for HIV/AIDS, which has subsequently become known as ‘the Swiss Statement’.
Published: 01/12/2009PDF File - 366.6 KB
Gay Men & HIV Disclosure
Anonymous or casual sex is a significant part of the lives of many gay men. And for many with HIV it offers a convenient outlet without the usual social obligations of cooking him breakfast or meeting his mother. While having sex without disclosing your HIV status is against the law in some Australian states, in practice, disclosure under these circumstances does not always happen.
Published: 01/12/2009PDF File - 384.9 KB
Gay Men's Guide to Sexual Health Checks
Information about looking after your sexual health.
Published: 01/07/2009PDF File - 179.9 KB
Information on Viral Load Testing & What the Results Mean
For HIV-infected people who have never been on treatment, viral load is a very good predictor of their chance of developing. This factsheet explains viral load testing and monitoring
Published: 01/07/2009PDF File - 393.9 KB
Referral & Contact Details
Contact details for AIDS Councils, people living with HIV/AIDS organisations, injecting drug user groups and sex worker organisations in your state or territory. These organisations can provide information and resources and can also refer you to local HIV groups, HIV testing clinics etc.
Published: 01/07/2009PDF File - 294.1 KB
Information of Adherence & Hints to Help Manage Your HIV Medications
Adherence to your HIV treatment regimen means taking all your medications at the right time, in the right doses and in the right way.
Published: 01/07/2009PDF File - 203.7 KB
Dangerous Liaisons
Dangerous Liaisons also contains information about known or potential interactions between HIV treatment drugs and recreational or other prescription drugs. ARCHIVED - some information may be out of date
Published: 02/04/2002PDF File - 592.5 KB
Oral Sex & HIV Transmission Basic Fact Sheet
Information about the HIV transmission risks of oral sex for gay men. ARCHIVED - some information may be out of date
Published: 01/11/1998PDF File - 51.3 KB
You may be ready to party, but your drugs still need to work
If you’re considering taking a temporary break from HIV drugs because you’re planning to party, here’s some things to think about first. ARCHIVED - some information may be out of date
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