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Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has announced that the Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme will continue to operate and receive referrals until at least 31 March 2012. read more »

In this paper, Bill Whittaker proposes that Australia implement a series of new policy and program actions, supported by bold time-bound targets for achieving them, to revitalize our response to HIV. These actions are based on important developments in HIV prevention and treatment which this paper highlights, as well on the measures endorsed by all countries under the 2011 United Nations Declaration on HIV/AIDS. read more »

Following discussions between the Prime Minister Julia Gillard, the Consumers Health Forum (CHF) and other industry representatives, the government has agreed that all the medicines deferred by Cabinet in February will now be listed on the 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. effective from 1 December 2011. read more »

Following discussions between the Prime Minister, CHF Chief Executive, Carol Bennett and industry representatives, the Federal Government has agreed that all the medicines deferred by Cabinet in February will now be listed on the 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. effective immediately (listed from 1 December 2011). read more »

One hundred and eighty HIV positive people who do not have access to subsidised antiretroviralA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV. drugs on the 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. will soon receive free treatment over 48 months, when a long anticipated study commences recruitment in early October. read more »

Federal Cabinet decided in February that it would now review all drugs recommended for listing on the 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. by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Council.

As a result, a growing number of medications that would otherwise be available to treat people in Australia are currently on hold in Canberra with no timeline for final listing. read more »

Having a doctor you can talk to and work with is really important.

If you are looking to form a new relationship or just improve the one you already have...read on. read more »

Members of the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF), including NAPWHA, have begun a campaign opposing the Federal Government’s decision to delay the listing of new medicines and vaccines on the 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. (PBS), pending Cabinet approval. read more »

The government caused turmoil by announcing in February that all new medicines will now require cabinet approval before they can be subsidised on the 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.. read more »

If you or a member of your family is HIV positive and you have applied for Australian residence, or considering whether to do so, it is advisable to get legal assistance. The following organisations may be able to assist or put you in touch with a migration agent or lawyer with experience in this field.

Legal advice read more »

• HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (NSW) www.halc.org.au