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Resources

NAPWA, Treataware and ANET educational resources provide comprehensive information about a range of important subjects and are targeted at specific audiences.

Copies of printed resources can be obtained from your local PLWHA organisation or AIDS Council, or by contacting NAPWA.

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HIV & hepatitis A, B & C

Resource • 14 January 2010

This Treataware fact sheet explains the issues for people with HIV/AIDS around coinfection with hepatitis A, B & C, including ways to minimise risk and treatment options. read more »

Common Threads

Resource • 15 October 2009

For women living with HIV, the decision to have children can be one of the most difficult choices they make. For women who are diagnosed HIV positive at the time they are becoming mothers, those decisions can be especially urgent and confronting. In her book, KARALYN McDONALD shares the stories of several women who have dealt with the twin realities of pregnancy and diagnosis. read more »

HIV Tests and Treatments

Resource • 6 August 2009

This resource describes the currently available antiviralA medication or substance which is active against one or more virusesA small infective organism which is incapable of reproducing outside a host cell.. May include anti-HIV drugs, but these are more accurately termed antiretroviralsA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV.. drugs for the treatment and management of HIV infection. It also describes some common tests used to monitor the health of people with HIV, and how these tests can be used to help you look after your health, or make decisions about starting, stopping or changing antiviral treatments. read more »

HIV Tests & Treatments

Resource • 24 July 2009

This book is primarily concerned with HIV antiviralA medication or substance which is active against one or more virusesA small infective organism which is incapable of reproducing outside a host cell.. May include anti-HIV drugs, but these are more accurately termed antiretroviralsA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV.. treatments, viral loadA measurement of the quantity of HIV RNA in the blood. Viral load blood test results are expressed as the number of copies (of HIV) per milliliter of blood plasma. tests and CD4 (T-cell; also called CD4 lymphocyte) tests. read more »

Get it Straight: HIV and heterosexuals

Resource • 17 July 2009

The National Centre in HIV Social Research has published a fact sheet focused on the health and needs of HIV positive heterosexuals. read more »

Real time: a resource for gay and bisexual men

Resource • 2 July 2009

This is a resource for gay and bisexual men to assist you to avoid taking risks. read more »

Getting the best HIV care

Resource • 7 May 2009

NAPWA has produced this guide to help HIV-positive Australians make the best decisions they can about their health, care and treatment. read more »

Same-Sex Law Reform and Pension Changes: the Case for Savings Provisions & Other Transitional Arrangements

Resource • 5 March 2009

This briefing paper discusses the impact of changes to social security payments (including the Disability Support Pension) for people in same-sex relationships, which are planned to take effect from 1 July 2009. read more »

Next steps

Resource • 1 December 2008

An AFAOAustralian Federation of AIDS Organisations. AFAO is the peak non-government organisation representing Australia's community-based response to HIV/AIDS. AFAO's work includes education, policy, advocacy and international projects. /NAPWA education resource for people recently-diagnosed with HIV infection. Information about getting support, treatments, disclosure and more. read more »

Minimising the risk of cardiovascular disease (updated)

Resource • 26 June 2008

This Treataware fact sheet explains the current knowledge about cardiovascular (heart) disease risk in people living with HIV/AIDS, and some strategies for minimising risk. read more »

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