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Major PBS Barrier to HIV Treatment LiftedNational Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA) Media Release Tuesday 1 April 2014 Changes to Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) prescribing rules for HIV drugs, effective from today, will allow all Australians with HIV to start treatment as early as they …
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The International Political What? And what has that got to do with Melbourne?
We have an enormous and significant 2 years for our community and HIV sector with Melbourne holding the International World Aids Conference (IAC) in July this year, the pending launch of our National HIV strategy and 2015 being the deadline for …
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(De)CRIMINALISING transmission: The preference of public health approaches
“In addition to HIV, a new virus had been detected that was sweeping the world. It was HIL. Highly ineffective laws” These were the words declared by Michael Kirby (who would be later appointed as an Australian High Court Justice) at …
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HIV Prevention With Us, Not to Us
In 1994, the principle of Greater Involvement of People with HIV/AIDS (GIPA) was created by the United Nations, and this was later amended to the Meaningful Involvement of People with HIV/AIDS (MIPA). The purpose of this principle is to empower people …
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HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders (HAND)
It’s important to identify the signs of Mild Neurocognitive Disorder early. Here is a simple guide to help you recognise the symptoms.
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Can I donate blood if I am HIV positive?
No. Currently in Australia HIV positive people cannot donate blood for any reason. Before giving blood you must fill out a questionnaire that is designed to assess whether you are, have been, or could be at risk of a blood borne …
