NAPWA

Rodney Junga-Williams, a passionate advocate for indigenous Australians living with HIV, died in Sydney on 24 November 2011. read more »

TasCHARD have decided to extend the recruitment period for the new Chief Executive Officer and will be readvertising the position to increase the potential pool of applicants.

Applications will now close on Monday 19 December. read more »

Criminal prosecutions involving HIV transmission or exposure are becoming more common around the world, including in Australia. These prosecutions, and the media they generate, have sparked renewed interest in the intersection of criminal law and public health measures.

To facilitate discussion of these issues and potential options for policy reform, the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (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. ) and the National Association for People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWHA) hosted an HIV, Criminal Law and Public Health Forum in Canberra, on the 29th September. read more »

NAPWHA's Research Unit wants to find out why some people with HIV decide not to use antiretroviralA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV. treatment. read more »

Criminal prosecutions involving HIV transmission or exposure are becoming more common around the world, including in Australia. read more »

After years of lobbying by NAPWHA, in the detail of the Budget papers the HIV Genotype test is mentioned and will be processed for the Medicare schedule.

The amendments to the Medicare Benefits Schedule include:

• addition of a new test for HIV infected patients who are about to commence or change their schedule of antiretroviralA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV. therapy; read more »

The Stigma Audit online survey will continue to recruit until the end of April, so time is running out to participate in this important study.

We’re still keen to hear from women especially, so if you know any positive women, please refer them to the site www.hivstigma.net.au

It only takes about 20 minutes to complete. read more »

As announced last year, Don Baxter will be stepping down midyear from his role as Executive Director of 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. .

The AFAO board has now commenced recruitment strategies and attached is the position advertisement. read more »

In association with the Australasian Society for HIV Medicine (ASHMAustralasian Society for HIV Medicine. The peak Australasian organisation representing the medical and health sector in HIV/AIDS and related areas. ), NAPWHA has developed a simple step-by-step guide for overseas visitors and new residents living with HIV. read more »

An important member of NAPWHA’s team, Peter Canavan, retired in November. read more »