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In this current climate of pro-treatment, people who are not taking antiretroviralA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV. therapy (ART) can feel like a minority whose voice is not being heard.

This is why NAPWHA has partnered with researchers Limin Mao and Henrike Körner from the National Centre in HIV Social Research to conduct interviews with people who are currently not on ART. read more »

In early February, NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner launched ACON's ending HIV campaign.

‘On World AIDS Day Minister Skinner launched the NSW HIV Strategy 2012-2015, which includes a plan to reduce HIV transmission among gay men in NSW by 80% over the next 10 years,’ says ACON President, Mark Orr. read more »

The sort of sex that positive men do together is not something that gets talked about too often.

But Positive Life NSW wants to change all that. read more »

Last year, a small study was launched in Melbourne to test whether a drug called vorinostat could force HIV out of cells where it is lying dormant. The hypothesisA supposition or assumption advanced as a basis for reasoning or argument, or as a guide to experimental(Of a drug) Not licensed for use in humans, or as a treatment for a particular condition. Experimental drugs are studied in clinical trials to determine their safety and efficacy, and are sometimes made available via Special Access Schemes prior to their approval. investigation. being tested was that if ‘resting’ HIV can be driven into the bloodstream, then regular ART may be able to clear it from the body. read more »

While there is evidence that the inflammation and metabolic changes associated with HIV do increase our risk of developing things like cardiovascular disease and cancers, another risk factor plays a much more significant role in shortening lives. read more »

Last year, a small study was launched in Melbourne to test whether a drug called vorinostat could force HIV out of cells where it is lying dormant. The hypothesisA supposition or assumption advanced as a basis for reasoning or argument, or as a guide to experimental(Of a drug) Not licensed for use in humans, or as a treatment for a particular condition. Experimental drugs are studied in clinical trials to determine their safety and efficacy, and are sometimes made available via Special Access Schemes prior to their approval. investigation. being tested was that if ‘resting’ HIV can be driven into the bloodstream then regular ART may be able to clear it from the body.

Twenty PLHIVPerson (or people) Living with HIV. This term is now preferred over the older PLWHAPerson (or People) Living with HIV/AIDS.. volunteered to try the drug for 14 days, and the first reported results have just been presented by Sharon Lewin, Director of The Alfred Hospital’s Infectious Diseases Unit, at the prestigious CROI scientific meeting in the US. read more »

Positive Life NSW have re-launched their campaign Wrapped or Raw which explores choices made by HIV-positive gay men – specifically about using condoms in pos-pos sex – while offering options to minimise risk, maximise pleasure, manage disclosure and have great sex. read more »

For a while now, we have been referring to ourselves as ‘people living with HIV’ or ‘people with HIV’ and encouraging others to do the same. All the time, however, the name of our organisation has remained the national Association of people living with hiv/AiDs. read more »

As condom use falls in many countries and HIV rates continue to rise, turning to treatment as prevention (TasP) may seem a natural progression in the fight against HIV. The New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF) disagrees. read more »

Up till now, various reports have suggested that up to 70% of people in Australia were taking HIV treatment.

However, David Wilson, Head of the Surveillance and Evaluation Program for Public Health, from the Kirby Institute in NSW, claims that recent analysis shows this figure could be as low as 50%. read more »