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Thai language edition. It provides important information for people living with HIV about the day-to-day management and treatment of HIV. It includes tips relevant to the lives and health of people living with HIV, along with links to related information and contact information.
Published: 20/12/2011PDF File - 2.1 MB
Amharic language edition. It provides important information for people living with HIV about the day-to-day management and treatment of HIV. It includes tips relevant to the lives and health of people living with HIV, along with links to related information and contact information.
Published: 20/12/2011PDF File - 2.1 MB
Arabic language edition. It provides important information for people living with HIV about the day-to-day management and treatment of HIV. It includes tips relevant to the lives and health of people living with HIV, along with links to related information and contact information.
Published: 20/12/2011PDF File - 2.2 MB
Vietnamese language edition. It provides important information for people living with HIV about the day-to-day management and treatment of HIV. It includes tips relevant to the lives and health of people living with HIV, along with links to related information and contact information.
Published: 20/12/2011PDF File - 2.1 MB
This national campaign encourages gay men to communicate about HIV in sexual settings to reduce stigma and prevent HIV transmission.
Published: 01/12/2011Website
HIV testing, treatment and prevention in the era of combination prevention.
Published: 07/11/2011PDF File - 1.6 MB
This booklet is about being gay, having HIV and sex. It has been written from a positive man's perspective.
Published: 19/09/2011PDF File - 1.4 MB
This fourth revised edition of 'Reporting HIV in Australia' includes a language guide, facts about HIV and AIDS, backgrounders to the epidemic in Australia and globally, information about transmission, testing, treatment, prevention and legal regulation, as well as a guide to principles for reporting on HIV and AIDS.
Published: 16/09/2011PDF File - 1.2 MB
The ‘Better to Know’ website is an online information space for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women. The website provides information on STIs, HIV, testing, treatment and a comprehensive list of clinic services.
Published: 14/09/2011Website
A selection of HIV-related contacts, services and other useful resources for culturally and linguistically diverse CALD communities in Australia.
Published: 10/08/2011PDF File - 275.2 KB
This online resource is a best practice guide in HIV and sexual health promotion for workers in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sexual health.
Published: 06/08/2011Website
Authors explore the impact of cultural norms and values on perceptions and experiences of HIV, sexuality and health, and discuss the myriad other challenges faced by people living with HIV from culturally diverse backgrounds. Contributors also outline a range of available services and resources targeting culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia.
Published: 15/07/2011PDF File - 1.5 MB
In this issue of HIV Australia contributors examine surveillance and management of STIs, BBVs and other health issues in Australian correctional facilities, identifying current successes and gaps - particularly in relation to communities that are dispoportionately affected.
Published: 01/04/2011PDF File - 1.7 MB
This issue focuses on the criminalisation of HIV transmission and exposure in Australia and internationally. We also provide a list of information and policy resources on these issues. Some articles are only available online.
Published: 15/01/2011PDF File - 1.6 MB
This edition of HIV Australia looks at people's experiences of growing older with HIV and examines the synergies between HIV, antiretrovirals and age-related conditions. Also in this issue: an update on antiretroviral (ARV)-based prevention.
Published: 15/10/2010PDF File - 1.6 MB
This edition of HIV Australia focuses on responses to HIV in Papua New Guinea and Australia's involvement in these activities. Also in this issue: the launch of the Sixth National HIV Strategy; tensions between the Global Commission on the law and religious ideologies; and the implications of US travel restrictions for the 2012 international AIDS conference.
Published: 01/07/2010PDF File - 1.9 MB
This edition of HIV Australia focuses on health, treatment and support issues for people living with both HIV and Hepatitis, as well related topics such as stigmatisation of injecting drug uses and the vital importance of needles and syringe programs.
Published: 01/04/2010PDF File - 1.8 MB
Information about HIV and the ageing process that is relevant to the lives and health of people living with and growing older with HIV. Developed by AFAO, NAPWA and ACON.
Published: 01/02/2010PDF File - 1.3 MB
The Top Tips website provides important information to people living with HIV about the day-to-day management and treatment of HIV. It includes tips relevant to the lives and health of people living with HIV, along with links to related information and contact details of relevant organisations.
Published: 01/02/2010Website
This resource is written in plain English for people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait origin, or people with low literacy skills. It provides important information for people living with HIV about the day-to-day management and treatment of HIV. It includes tips relevant to the lives and health of people living with HIV, along with links to related information and contact information.
Published: 01/02/2010PDF File - 2.8 MB
Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander personal stories from gay men and sistergirls. Available as audio to listen or download. The website includes HIV infomration and links to services.
Published: 01/01/2010Website
This resource provides information about sexual identity and coming out as an older gay man as well as important information about health and safe sex.
Published: 03/12/2009PDF File - 883.4 KB
In this edition of HIV Australia authors examine HIV and mental health issues. Articles include information about coping with a positive diagnosis, experiences of living with comorbidities of HIV and mental illness and a discussions about the future of mental health policy in Australia. (PDF, 1.24 MB)
Published: 01/12/2009PDF File - 1.2 MB
Information on each STI, including transmission, symptoms, testing and treatment, and things to consider if HIV-positive. It also contains other information on topics such as regular testing and what’s involved in a sexual health check, letting previous partners know, how to reduce the risk, and HIV and STI interactions.
Published: 30/11/2009PDF File - 757.5 KB
In this edition, contributors explore the links between HIV, stigma and discrimination that exist within the general population and within specific communities who are most affected by HIV.
Published: 15/09/2009PDF File - 1.8 MB
This edition looks at the partnership approach to HIV that has characterised the Australian so successfully and asks 'what does it need to survive'?
Published: 15/07/2009PDF File - 1.5 MB
This booklet is designed to help you: understand how HIV antiviral treatments work; understand the different tests which help monitor your health; and work with your doctor to come up with the most appropriate HIV treatment and management strategy for you.
Published: 01/07/2009PDF File - 2.1 MB
This workbook style resource is designed to help gay men - both positive and negative - work out how to stay safe and avoid taking risks.
Published: 13/05/2009PDF File - 697.2 KB
In this special edition contributors reflect on 25 years of HIV, acknowledging individuals and organisations who have contributed their energy and creativity to the fight against HIV in Australia. Archival material is featured throughout, with credits where known.
Published: 15/04/2009PDF File - 1.8 MB
Next Steps is a new resource for people recently diagnosed with HIV. It covers a range of issues including treatments and monitoring, transmitting and preventing HIV, safe sex, relationships, sexually transmitted infections, your rights, women's issues, looking after your health and the stages of adapting after diagnosis.
Published: 01/11/2008PDF File - 4.0 MB
This campaign features the stories of six people living with HIV, in which they explore how they manage the balance between healthy living and HIV management
Published: 01/07/2008PDF File - 630.4 KB
Taking a Look is a booklet about HIV Prevention for Gay Men. It explains how to avoid getting HIV and how to avoid passing HIV on to others.
Published: 01/05/2008PDF File - 564.0 KB
This resource contains useful information about managing side-effects through complementary therapy, medical and drug treatments. Also included is an extensive glossary of terms and information about how to find a qualified practitioner in various complementary medicine modalities.
Published: 01/01/2008PDF File - 1.9 MB
This resource is aimed specifically at HIV positive women. It provides information on a wide range of topics with a focus on health maintenance and treatments information for women. ARCHIVED - some information may be out of date
Published: 10/12/2007PDF File - 1.6 MB
Vietnamese language edition. This multilanguage booklet is for people who are newly diagnosed with HIV. Produced in conjunction with VAC/GMHC. ARCHIVED - some information may be out of date
Published: 27/09/2007PDF File - 1.2 MB
This magazine for gay men takes a light-hearted and sometimes tongue-in-cheek look at HIV issues within relationships. ARCHIVED - some information may be out of date
Published: 01/06/2005PDF File - 1.5 MB
Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with HIV.
Published: 01/02/2005PDF File - 682.0 KB
'Taking Care of Yourself' covers a range of issues relevant to positive people including support, treatments, hospitalisation, and participating in medical and social research. ARCHIVED - some information may be out of date
Published: 15/01/2003PDF File - 436.2 KB
Q & A is a booklet about opportunistic infections sometimes associated with HIV/AIDS. This booklet looks at some of these illnesses and conditions and provides information on how to treat and manage them. ARCHIVED - some information may be out of date
Published: 30/10/2001PDF File - 676.9 KB
Tips for maintaining adherence to HIV trwatments while travelling overseas. ARCHIVED - some information may be out of date
Published: 01/07/2001PDF File - 417.5 KB
Information for HIV positive and HIV negative gay men who live in rural and regional areas, with a focus on travel, sex away from home, and the gay scene in Australian cities. ARCHIVED - some information may be out of date
Published: 01/06/2001PDF File - 178.2 KB
Khmer language edition. This multilanguage booklet is for people who are newly diagnosed with HIV. Produced in conjunction with VAC/GMHC. ARCHIVED - some information may be out of date
Published: 27/10/2000PDF File - 2.1 MB
Thai language edition. This multilanguage booklet is for people who are newly diagnosed with HIV. Produced in conjunction with VAC/GMHC. ARCHIVED - some information may be out of date
Published: 27/10/2000PDF File - 1.2 MB
Chinese language edition. This multilanguage booklet is for people who are newly diagnosed with HIV. Produced in conjunction with VAC/GMHC. ARCHIVED - some information may be out of date
Published: 27/09/2000PDF File - 807.3 KBThis booklet aims to familiarise HIV educators with the development of and rationale for the use of sexually explicit materials in sexual health initiatives targeted at gay men; and to suggest approaches and strategies for responding to criticisms of such campaigns.
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