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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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