NAPWHA works with the media to ensure issues relevant to people living with HIV are reported in a non-judgemental, compassionate way. We are happy to provide comment for the media on stories of relevance to people living with HIV.
NAPWHA is the appropriate organisation to contact for media comments on issues that affect people living with HIV nationally. For state-based issues we recommend you contact the relevant NAPWHA member organisation in the first instance.
NAPWHA media contacts
To contact NAPWHA for media comment, call the NAPWHA office on 02 8568 0300.
Resources for the media
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NAPWHA Language and Style Guide
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Includes advice about use of appropriate terminology. It is intended for internal use but will be of use to the media.
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Reporting HIV in Australia (PDF file)
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Media guide published by the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations, with specifically targeted information for the media.
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Frequently Asked Questions (MS Word file), A Journalist's Guide (MS Word file), Media Contacts (MS Word file)
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These three resources were developed by Positive Life NSW.
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Reporting Manual on HIV/AIDS (PDF file)
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Developed by the Kaiser Family Foundation in the US
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Getting the Message Across: the mass media and the response to AIDS (PDF file)
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Published by the UN joint programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
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