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Treataware

Treataware logo Treataware (formerly the AIDS Treatment Project Australia) is a specific and dedicated treatment program, auspiced by NAPWA, that aims to promote health monitoring, treatments and treatments awareness, and support education and information initiatives for people living with HIV/AIDS.

The ATPA was formed in 1998 as an extension of the work of the Treatments Working Group of PLWHA NSW, and was subsequently moved under the auspices of NAPWA due to the need for a national outreach program for HIV treatments. In 2008 the project was renamed Treataware.

Treataware's work today includes:

  • The Treataware website, with treatments information and a searchable database of HIV clinicalPertaining to or founded on observation and treatment of participants, as distinguished from theoretical or basic science. trials.
  • Development of HIV treatments-related educational materials and fact sheets.
  • The national Treatments Information Roadshow events held around Australia.
  • Hosting the popular Chin Wag community discussion forums.
  • Working 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. ) to present the Short Course in HIV Medicine for community workers and the HIV pharmaceutical industry.
  • Facilitating the national Treatments Officers' Network (TON).

Key resources

Minimising the risk of cardiovascular disease (updated)
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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.

Neurological and psychological complications of HIV
ATPA fact sheet - neurological complications

This Treataware fact sheet looks at the various neurological and psychological illnesses that affect people with HIV/AIDS including AIDS dementia complex, toxoplasmosis, PML, lymphoma and depression.

Lipoatrophy: options for preventing, managing and treating fat loss associated with HIV treatments (updated)
Cover image - lipo fact sheet

A Treataware fact sheet on Lipoatrophy – the loss or ‘wasting’ of fat from the face, as well as sometimes the buttocks, upper arms legs or thighs. Options for prevention, treatment and management of fat loss associated with HIV treatments.

Getting the best HIV care
Getting the best HIV care (cover image)

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

Tales from The Network

Positive Living article • Adrian Ogier • 26 February 2010

There is a network of workers located at AIDS Councils and PLHIVPerson (or people) Living with HIV. This term is now preferred over the older PLWHAPerson (or People) Living with HIV/AIDS.. organisations around Australasia who understand the variety of treatment issues faced by positive people. We call them the Treataware Outreach Network.

ADRIAN OGIER thought it was time we shared some of their stories. read more »

Treataware to host two 'Chin Wags' during Mardi Gras

Story • Graham Stocks • 28 January 2010

As part of Mardi Gras Festival celebrations this year, NAPWA's Treataware is putting on two CHIN WAG chat shows, one in the east of town, at the Cambridge Hotel in Surry Hills, and one in the west, at the Clarence, in Petersham. Positive people, their friends, partners, carers and other interested parties are all welcome. read more »

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 »

New three-in-one treatment available in 2010

Treating HIV

From 1 January 2010 and for the cost of a single PBS[Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme[Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme] The federal government program which subsidises medication costs in Australia. Anti-HIV drugs are part of a special part of the PBS called Section 100 (S100) which is used for expensive, highly specialised drugs.] The federal government program which subsidises medication costs in Australia. Anti-HIV drugs are part of a special part of the PBS called Section 100 (S100) which is used for expensive, highly specialised drugs. script, Australians will be able to access Atripla, the first HIV medication to combine three treatments in a single once-a-day tablet. read more »

NAPWA’s Treataware at the 9th AIDS Impact Conference in Botswana

Story • Graham Stocks • 20 October 2009

NAPWA’s Treataware project recently presented a poster at the 9th AIDS Impact Conference in Gaborone, Botswana. read more »

Treataware in Port Moresby

Story • Brent Beadle • 29 May 2009

NAPWA’s continuing partnership with Igat HopeOrganisation representing people living with HIV/AIDS in Papua New Guinea. ('Igat Hope' means 'There is hope' in Tok Pisin, the national language of PNGPapua New Guinea). in PNGPapua New Guinea took another leap forward with several training days addressing HIV peer education in Port Moresby on 20-21 May. 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 »

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 »

Lipoatrophy: options for preventing, managing and treating fat loss associated with HIV treatments (updated)

Resource • 26 June 2006

A Treataware fact sheet on Lipoatrophy – the loss or ‘wasting’ of fat from the face, as well as sometimes the buttocks, upper arms legs or thighs. Options for prevention, treatment and management of fat loss associated with HIV treatments. read more »

Neurological and psychological complications of HIV

Resource • 1 November 2003

This Treataware fact sheet looks at the various neurological and psychological illnesses that affect people with HIV/AIDS including AIDS dementia complex, toxoplasmosis, PML, lymphoma and depression. read more »

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