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Smoking cessation support delivered via mobile phones increases chances that people living with HIV who smoke will quit, according to research published in the online edition of Clinical Infectious Diseases. Overall, people receiving mobile phone-based support were over two times more likely to stop smoking than people receiving the standard of care. “The use of proactive

A new report outlines the global achievements in challenging the inappropriate use of criminal laws and prosecutions for HIV non-disclosure, potential or perceived exposure and transmission.

Heterosexual people with HIV in Australia experience more stigma than gay men, according to an analysis of data collected in the survey component of the NAPWHA stigma audit.

Commencing Thursday 20 June 2013, a new drug and alcohol support group will be starting for the LGBTI community.

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GNP+ and the HIV Justice Network coauthored the report.

Are you newly HIV positive? Help improve our response to HIV by completing a confidential online survey and sharing your story with us.

 

The Seroconversion Study is a study of people in Australia recently diagnosed with HIV. This research has been running since 1992 and continues to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by HIV.

The ways HIV can affect our lives has changed over time, and it is crucial to gather current, relevant information about those experiences.

You can do the anonymous, confidential online 30 minute survey at www.hivss.net

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Early bird registration for the 2013 Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference and the 2013 Australasian Sexual Health Conference is now open! Now is a great time to register before the end of the financial year to secure your spot with discounted early bird rates. Set in the glorious Darwin, and with a diverse program, this year's conferences are not to be missed. Abstract submission is closing fast, so be sure to submit yours by Friday 14 June 2013. 

On Tuesday the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) published its long-awaited updated guidance to limit the overly broad use of criminal laws to regulate and punish people living with HIV who are accused of HIV non-disclosure, exposure and/or transmission.

“The Summer of No Shame About Being HIV Positive” is the title of its latest effort.

The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) has launched a new website to support the Speaking Out Toolkit for MSM-Led HIV and AIDS Advocacy.

May 19 is the annual awareness day.

Living Positive Victoria invites everyone to stand together as a community along with over 1,200 other communities worldwide to commemorate the 30th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial.

Northern Rivers residents are being encouraged to take part in this Sunday's International AIDS Candlelight Memorial by participating in a special online remembrance event.

Northern Rivers residents are being encouraged to take part in this Sunday's International AIDS Candlelight Memorial by participating in a special online remembrance event.

The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, coordinated by the Global Network of People living with HIV, is one of the world's oldest and largest grassroots mobilisation campaigns for HIV awareness in the world.

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California Congresswoman Barbara Lee (Democrat) was joined by Florida Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican) to introduce a new version of the ‘Repeal Existing Policies that Encourage and Allow Legal HIV Discrimination Act’ (the ‘REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act’, or the ‘REPEAL Act’) first introduced by Congresswoman Lee in September 2011.

Positive Outlook: The development and evaluation of an online self-management program for men living with HIV Are you interested in a program supporting the lives of HIV-positive men? We are trialling a program and seeking participants.

 

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Positive Outlook: The development and evaluation of an online self-management program for men living with HIV

Are you interested in a program supporting the lives of HIV-positive men? We are trialling a program and seeking participants.

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A new Treasurer, three new board members and a revised program of health and wellbeing services for the next financial year were announced by Healthy Communities today, nearly a year since all the organisation’s Queensland Health funding was controversially cut late last year.

The bold changes come in the wake of industry and community concern for a lack of mental, physical and emotional assistance for the LGBT community, and offer the first optimistic turn-around for the organisation since the cuts were announced.

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John Grant is approaching his life honestly. In the lyrics of his latest solo album Pale Green Ghosts, the former frontman of The Czars sings about being an openly gay man who is also HIV positive.

A man recently appealed his conviction under the code.

If you are HIV positive, or identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex (GLBTI), and live in NSW... We want to hear from you again! After initial rounds of consultation, we have now developed our draft ACON Strategic Plan and we'd like to know what you think.

If you are HIV positive, or identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex (GLBTI), and live in NSW...We want to hear from you AGAIN!

After initial rounds of consultation, we have now developed a draft ACON Strategic Plan (see below) and we'd like to know what you think.

In addition to our online survey we will be holding community forums.

If you have some time to spare, please attend a forum and share your thoughts.

 

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The survey found that 52 percent are in support.