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Real time: a resource for gay and bisexual men
This is a resource for gay and bisexual men to assist you to avoid taking risks. Read more »
Living with HIV
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A cocktail for craziness
Key findings from an Australian research project by the National Centre in HIV Social Research (NCHSRNational Centre in HIV Social Research. Located at the University of NSW in Sydney, NCHSR conducts research which describes and analyses the social understandings, meanings and practices of peoples, institutions and communities in relation to HIV, Hepatitis C and other communicable diseases.) have added considerably to what’s now known about the experience of HIV and depression in gay men. Read more »
Treating HIV
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Uncovering the cure
‘We're going to have a cure and it will happen on our lifetime.’ So wrote the pioneer of HIV treatment activism, Martin Delaney, only months before he passed away from liverA large organ, located in the upper right abdomen, which assists in digestion by metabolising carbohydrates, fats and proteins, stores vitamins and minerals, produces amino acids, bile and cholesterol, and removes toxins from the blood. cancer in January this year. David Menadue follows his dream. Read more »
Defeating HIV
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Treataware in Port Moresby
NAPWA’s continuing partnership with Igat HopeOrganisation representing people living with HIV/AIDS in Papua New Guinea. ('Igat Hope' means 'There is hope' in Tok Pisin, the national language of PNG). in PNGPapua New Guinea took another leap forward with several training days addressing HIV peer education in Port Moresby on 20-21 May. Read more »
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From PLWHA to PLHIV
NAPWA’s decision to move away from using the term ‘HIV/AIDS’ to ‘HIV’ (and from ‘PLWHA’ to ‘PLHIV’) has generated some debate. NAPWA president Robert Mitchell explains the reasons behind the change. Read more »
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NAPWA is the national peak organisation representing people living with HIV/AIDS in Australia. Through leadership in advocacy, policy, education and prevention, NAPWA strives to minimise the adverse personal and social effects of HIV/AIDS. By championing the participation of HIV-positive people at all levels of the national HIV/AIDS response we aim to build a positive future for people living with HIV/AIDS. Read more.
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