HEALTH PROMOTION

Health Promotion

Health Equity Matters’ (formerly AFAO) health promotion resources cover HIV and STI prevention, treatment and care.

PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) Video in English – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A video in English, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). Produced by Health Equity Matters, in partnership with the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA). For more information go to usmobandhiv.org.au

Published: 26/06/2023

PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) Video in Kriol – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A video in Kriol, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). Produced by Health Equity Matters, in partnership with the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA). For more information go to usmobandhiv.org.au

Published: 26/06/2023

PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) Video in Torres Strait Creole (Yumplatok) – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A video in Torres Strait Creole, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). Produced by Health Equity Matters, in partnership with the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA). For more information go to usmobandhiv.org.au

Published: 26/06/2023

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) Video in English – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A video in English, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). Produced by Health Equity Matters, in partnership with the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA). For more information go to usmobandhiv.org.au

Published: 26/06/2023

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) Video in Kriol – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A video in Kriol, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). Produced by Health Equity Matters, in partnership with the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA). For more information go to usmobandhiv.org.au

Published: 26/06/2023

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) Video in Torres Strait Creole (Yumplatok) – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A video in Torres Strait Creole, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). Produced by Health Equity Matters, in partnership with the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA). For more information go to usmobandhiv.org.au

Published: 26/06/2023

Testing Video in English – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A video in English, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about testing for HIV and STIs. Produced by Health Equity Matters, in partnership with the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA). For more information go to usmobandhiv.org.au

Published: 26/06/2023

Testing Video in Kriol – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A video in Kriol, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about testing for HIV and STIs. Produced by Health Equity Matters, in partnership with the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA). For more information go to usmobandhiv.org.au

Published: 26/06/2023

Testing Video in Torres Strait Creole (Yumplatok) – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A video in Torres Strait Creole, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about testing for HIV and STIs. Produced by Health Equity Matters, in partnership with the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA). For more information go to usmobandhiv.org.au

Published: 26/06/2023

Treatment as Prevention (U=U) Video in English – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A video in English, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about Treatment as Prevention. Produced by Health Equity Matters, in partnership with the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA). For more information go to usmobandhiv.org.au

Published: 26/06/2023

Treatment as Prevention (U=U) Video in Kriol – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A video in Kriol, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about Treatment as Prevention. Produced by Health Equity Matters, in partnership with the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA). For more information go to usmobandhiv.org.au

Published: 26/06/2023

Treatment as Prevention (U=U) Video in Torres Strait Creole (Yumplatok) – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A video in Torres Strait Creole, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about Treatment as Prevention. Produced by Health Equity Matters, in partnership with the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA). For more information go to usmobandhiv.org.au

Published: 26/06/2023

SKPA-2 ELM Toolkit

Healthcare Workforce Toolkit: HIV and Sexual Health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Produced by the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) and AFAO, this toolkit is for healthcare workers to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and clients around HIV and sexual health. It guides healthcare workers with culturally appropriate information about HIV and sexual health when working with Indigenous people.

Published: 04/04/2022

Better to Know – Website

The ‘Better to Know’ website is a sexual health website for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, by the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) and AFAO. It provides information about common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and includes a notify a partner service, a testing reminder service and the ability to search a comprehensive list of clinics and AMSs. It was first published in 2011 and has been updated in 2021.

Published: 10/03/2022

Better to Know – Poster

Poster promoting the updated Better to Know website, that was produced by the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) and AFAO. Contact your local AIDS Council or HIV organisation for hard copies.

Published: 10/03/2022

HIV Self-Test Factsheet

(Updated 4 November 2021) An HIV self-test is an HIV test that you can perform yourself in the privacy of your own home or wherever you feel comfortable. The HIV self-test available in Australia is discrete, accurate and easy to use.

Published: 04/11/2021

Us Mob and HIV – Website

The Us Mob and HIV website is a HIV health promotion website for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, by the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) and AFAO.

Published 2/11/2021

Us Mob and HIV – Poster

Poster promoting the Us Mob and HIV website and latest edition of the booklet, that were produced by the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) and AFAO. Contact your local AIDS Council or HIV organisation for hard copies.

Published 2/11/2021

Get PrEP’D – PrEP Factsheet (English)

Get PrEP’D is an Australian national initiative for gay, bisexual and other men (cis or trans), non-binary inclusive, who have sex with men about PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis).

Published: 18/10/2021

Get Prep'd Spanish

Get PrEP’D (PrEPárate) – Hoja informative sobre la PrEP

(Get PrEP’D – PrEP Factsheet – Spanish)
Get PrEP’D (PrEPárate) es una iniciativa nacional de Australia para gais y otros hombres (cis o trans), incluso no binarios, que tienen sexo con hombres que toman la PrEP (profilaxis previa a la exposición).

Published: 18/10/2021

Get Prep'd Factsheet – Thaii

การเตรียมพร้อม (PrEP’D) – แผ่นข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับยาเพร็บ (PrEP)

(Get PrEP’D – PrEP Factsheet – Thai)
การเตรียมพร้อม (PrEP’D) เป็นความริเริ่มแห่งขาติของออส เตรเลียเพื่อชายเกย์และชายอื่นๆ (ซิสหรือแทรนส์) เพศที่ไม่จำกัดตายตัวว่าเป็นชายหรือหญิง ผู้ซึ่งมีเพศสัมพันธ์กับชายเกี่ยวกับยา PrEP (ยาป้องกันก่อนสัมผัสสำหรับผู้ที่ยังไม่ติดเชื้อ)

Published: 18/10/2021

PrEP Factsheet for Trans and Gender Diverse People

PrEP Factsheet for Trans and Gender Diverse People

HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) factsheet for trans and gender diverse people.

Published: 18/10/2021

HIV Testing Factsheet – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

HIV Testing factsheet for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) and AFAO.

Published: 04/06/2021

Treatment as Prevention Factsheet – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

Treatment as Prevention factsheet for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) and AFAO.

Published: 04/06/2021

PrEP Factsheet

PrEP Factsheet – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) factsheet for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) and AFAO.

Published: 04/06/2021

PEP factsheet

PEP Factsheet – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

HIV PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) factsheet for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) and AFAO.

Published: 04/06/2021

Us Mob and HIV – booklet

The Us Mob and HIV booklet is a HIV health promotion booklet for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, by the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) and AFAO. It has been updated in 2021 and you can find the updated edition here.

Published: 26/05/2021

PrEP Factsheet: Chinese

A factsheet explaining what PrEP access through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) means, translated by the Multicultural HIV & Hepatitis Service (MHAHS).

Published: 22/10/2019

On-Demand PrEP: Fact Sheet

There are different ways of taking PrEP and this factsheet is intended as a guidance for community members about on-demand PrEP use.

Published: 22/10/2019

Get PrEP’D

Get PrEP’D is an Australian national initiative for gay and other men (cis or trans), non-binary inclusive, who have sex with men about PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis).

Published: 01/03/2019

My Health Record Consumer Fact Sheet

My Health Record is an online summary of your health information. My Health Record allows your doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers to view your health information, in accordance with your privacy settings.

Published: 25/06/2018

PrEP Factsheet: Plain English

A factsheet explaining what PrEP access through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) means, translated by the Multicultural HIV & Hepatitis Service (MHAHS).

Published: 1/05/2018

PrEP Factsheet: Thai

A factsheet explaining what PrEP access through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) means, translated by the Multicultural HIV & Hepatitis Service (MHAHS).

Published: 1/05/2018

PrEP Factsheet: Vietnamese

A factsheet explaining what PrEP access through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) means, translated by the Multicultural HIV & Hepatitis Service (MHAHS).

Published: 1/05/2018

PrEP Factsheet: Indonesian

A factsheet explaining what PrEP access through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) means, translated by the Multicultural HIV & Hepatitis Service (MHAHS).

Published: 1/05/2018

PrEP Factsheet (English)

A factsheet explaining what PrEP access through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) means.

Published: 25/01/2019

The Drama Downunder

The Drama Downunder is a multi-media campaign that encourages homosexually active men in Australia to look after their sexual health.

Published: 24/06/2016

Get PEP Website

AFAO’s national ‘Get PEP’ website – getpep.info – aims to increase gay men’s knowledge and awareness of PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). The campaign also includes a poster and pocket card.

Published: 09/02/2016

Get PEP Pocket Card

AFAO’s national ‘Get PEP’ campaign aims to increase gay men’s knowledge and awareness of PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). The campaign includes a website, poster, and this pocket card.

Published: 09/02/2016

Women Living Well with HIV

A comprehensive website for women living with HIV; topics include: disclosure, sex, treatments, having children, keeping well and getting support.

Published: 01/12/2015

Women Living Well with HIV

A comprehensive booklet for women living with HIV; topics include: disclosure, sex, treatments, having children, keeping well and getting support.

Published: 09/02/2016

Next Steps

Next Steps is a booklet for people recently diagnosed with HIV which covers a range of relevant topics and includes real-life stories.

Published: 14/10/2015

HIV and CALD communities: Mapping health promotion programs and resources

A listing of over 70 health promotion programs and resources developed to support HIV prevention and awareness in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.

Published: 16/09/2015

HIV tests & treatments

This website describes currently available antiretroviral drugs for the treatment and management of HIV infection, as well as common tests used to monitor the health of people with HIV, and how these tests can be used to help them look after their health.

Published: 15/07/2015

The Bottom Line

The Bottom Line campaign aims to increase gay men’s knowledge of HPV and related cancers. It provides information about screening and vaccinations.

Published: 07/11/2014

Time to test

The new ‘Time to Test’ campaign encourages gay men to get tested for HIV more frequently.

Published: 08/07/2014

African Australian communities: mapping HIV health promotion

The mapping resource provide details about effective projects and resources that have been developed around Australia to address the HIV-related issues affecting African communities.

Published: 13/08/2013

Your Body Blueprint

This website is designed to encourage and support people with HIV to lead healthier lives, reduce the risk of illness, and enhance their quality of life.

Published: 16/04/2013

The New Deal

This website provides gay men with information about sexual transmission of hepatitis C and how to prevent it, testing for and treatment of hepatitis C, and information about HIV and hepatitis C co-infection.

Published: 19/03/2013

Top Tips For Living Well With HIV: Arabic language

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: 20/12/2011

Top Tips For Living Well With HIV: Thai language

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: 20/12/2011

Top Tips For Living Well With HIV: Amharic language

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: 20/12/2011

Top Tips For Living Well With HIV: Vietnamese language

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: 20/12/2011

HIV Positive gay sex

This booklet is about being gay, having HIV and sex. It has been written from a positive man’s perspective.

Published: 19/09/2011

Top Tips For Living Well With HIV: A Plain English Guide

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: 01/02/2010

Ahead of Time: A Practical Guide for Growing Older with HIV

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: 01/02/2010

Out Late: A Guide for Older Men Coming Out

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: 03/12/2009

Stop the Drama Downunder! A Sexual Health Guide for Gay Men

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: 30/11/2009

Real Time: The Truth About Fucking Without Condoms

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: 13/05/2009

HIV Balance

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: 01/07/2008

Managing Side Effects

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: 01/01/2008

Treat Yourself Right

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: 10/12/2007

You Are Not Alone – Vietnamese Language

This booklet in Vietnamese and English is for people who are newly diagnosed with HIV. First published 2000 but information is still relevant. Organisation contact list updated June 2015.

Published: 27/09/2007

Between The Sheets

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: 01/06/2005

Taking Care of Yourself

‘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: 15/01/2003

Q & A

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: 30/10/2001

At Home – Away

Tips for maintaining adherence to HIV treatments while travelling overseas. ARCHIVED – some information may be out of date

Published: 01/07/2001

The states you’re in

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: 01/06/2001

You Are Not Alone – Thai Language

This booklet in Thai and English is for people who are newly diagnosed with HIV. First published 2000 but information is still relevant. Organisation contact list updated June 2015.

Published: 27/10/2000

You Are Not Alone – Khmer Language

This booklet in Khmer and English is for people who are newly diagnosed with HIV. First published 2000 but information is still relevant. Organisation contact list updated June 2015.

Published: 27/10/2000

You Are Not Alone – Chinese Language

This booklet in Chinese and English is for people who are newly diagnosed with HIV. First published 2000 but information is still relevant. Organisation contact list updated June 2015.

Published: 27/09/2000

The Use of Sexually Explicit Materials in HIV/AIDS Initiatives Targeted at Gay Men: A guide for educators

This 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.

Published: 30/07/2000