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HIV + Me

Published 17 October 2019

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the human immune system. The immune system stops disease and infections in the body. HIV is a treatable chronic condition. Someone can live with HIV for many years without becoming ill or showing symptoms. HIV can only be diagnosed by a blood test. Left untreated, HIV remains in the body damaging the immune system, eventually leaving the person vulnerable to diseases and infections that their body would normally be able to fight off. Also, without t...

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Living with HIV

Published 05 October 2018

Getting a diagnosis of HIV will be life-changing. It can be a time of fear and uncertainty. The important thing to remember is that HIV and AIDS are no longer a death sentence in Australia. We are fortunate to have access to effective treatments that can help to suppress the virus and minimise damage to the immune system. The health effects of HIV can take years to appear without treatment. This is why if not tested many people do not find out they have HIV for many years. Late diagnosis and a delay in trea...

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HIV in Australia (2020)

Published 03 March 2020 in Resources / HIV+

Key stats and information about the HIV in Australia in 2020, courtesy of the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations. Download the HIV in Australia 2020 report

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Blueprint to End HIV in Australia AFAO (2017)

Published 20 May 2020 in Resources / HIV+

Blueprint to end HIV in Australia AFAO 2017

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Check It Out: Karl Schmid and HIV through a different lens

Published 29 May 2020 in Podcasts

Media personality and producer, Karl Schmid talks about coming out as HIV positive in the spotlight. How this affected his life, his career, his relationships and his view of the future. In a world where HIV is no longer a death sentence, what can the media do about steering the conversation in the right direction?

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Check It Out – HIV and Aged Care

Published 29 May 2020 in Podcasts

With over 20 years experience in the HIV sector, Associate professor Limin Mao talks about the stark reality around people living with HIV and aged care. There’s a lot we can do to help ourselves and others in preparation.

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