AFAO in the media
As the national federation for the HIV community response in Australia, AFAO commands a unique place in the Australian media landscape.
Its measured and consistent approach to issues relating to HIV/AIDS has earned it respect and standing in the media, particularly with the national broadcaster, the nation’s broadsheets and in the gay media.
AFAO's biggest challenge in garnering widespread media attention is that HIV is not commonly perceived in the mainstream media as a public health issue that necessarily warrants attention. There is a perception that HIV has already been 'dealt with' in Australia.
Despite this, AFAO has regularly been consulted on significant HIV-related issues, including HIV infection rates, the effect of HIV on Indigenous communities, prevention measures relating to sex workers, medical developments and the growing problem of HIV in the Asia-Pacific region.
This page links to media comment and interviews by AFAO.
Recent stories
2012
Australia urged to follow US lead on HIV prevention pill 11 May, Gay News Network
Praise For Outgoing WA AIDS Council Head 4 May, Out in Perth
Living with HIV 1 May, Rob Lake interviewed on Sunrise, Channel 7
African microbicides call at conference 17 April, Sydney Star Observer
The Grim Reaper, 25 years on 12 April, Sydney Star Observer
Trade deal threat to HIV meds 16 March, Sydney Star Observer
NGOs call on government to prioritise access to medicines over trade interests 1 March, Public Health Association of Australia Media release
PM urged to block US on intellectual property rights 1 March
HIV rise in Philippines highlights need for global funding 3 February, Gay News Network
Rob Lake, AFAO Executive Director, on the 10th anniversary of Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria 27 January, ABC News Breakfast (Video)
Australia asked to contribute to global disease fund 27 January, Radio Australia (audio)
2011
AFAO combats 'fear and stigma' December 08 2011, Star Observer
AFAO supports Hillary Clinton's 'AIDS-free' vision Nov 12 2011, Gay News Network
Commonwealth leaders to be confronted on homophobia 18 October 2011 ABC Radio - AM
Push for HIV law clarity 22 September 2011 Sydney Star Observer
Kirby rejects CHOGM commissioner appointment 21 September 2011 Gay News Network / SX
Asian HIV epidemic is here: AFAO 31 August 2011 Sydney Star Observer
Government thanked on HIV declaration 17 August 2011 Sydney Star Observer
WHO recognises GLBTs in AIDS fight 25 June 2011 Sydney Star Observer
Baxter says his goodbyes 24 May 2011 Sydney Star Observer
Rob Lake to lead AFAO 13 April 2011, Gay News Network
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