HIV is a story of critical importance. All audiences deserve full, accurate and intelligent coverage of HIV and the media plays a significant role in communicating the issues and influencing peoples understanding and behaviour.

Effective reporting requires being well informed about HIV and its social and health implications. It can also challenge myths and misinformation about HIV. Though many consider HIV irrelevant to their lives, it affects all segments of society.

This section includes AFAO media releases, information about AFAO media forums, and Reporting HIV in Australia: Information for Journalists, a resource developed by AFAO to assist journalists in reporting on HIV.

For more information or media comment:

Phil Davey (AFAO Media Officer) 0414 867 188