Changing Lives
A resource that talks about better ways of living with HIV/AIDS for HIV positive men, HIV positive women, partners and family members. June 2004: A4 46 pages ISBN 0 9750990 1 9 View pdf (750KB)
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Positive Men
Being single. Saying how you got it. Telling her. Dealing with rejection. Are condoms safe? Saying I want to use a condom. What if the condom breaks? Positive Women
Telling is not easy. Having sex again. Telling him. Dealing with rejection. Asking him to use a condom. What if the condom breaks? View pdf (110KB)
Couples
Agreeing on what is told. Having sex and keeping sex alive. What to do when the condom breaks? Enjoying life as a 'normal' couple? Feeling anxious about the future. Getting support.View pdf (104KB)
Partners
Sharing the burden of the virus. Telling others. Enjoying your negativity. Testing. Taking care of self. Getting support. View pdf (103KB)
Telling Others
HIV disclosure. Choosing whether to tell. Not telling. Answering curiosity questions. Preparing to tell. Trusting the person. View pdf (106KB)
Family Matters
Having HIV in the family home. Feeling ashamed. Telling your child. Can I get infected? Sharing stuff in the home. Practical tips. Getting support.View pdf (91KB)
HIV Illness
What happens if I get AIDS? What happens to my body? What does illness feel like? Who gets told? What happens in hospital? Practical tips. Getting support. View pdf (98KB)
Talking Treatments
Good or bad to take treatments? Will they work? How to take them? How much do they cost? Will treatments stop me doing things? Side effects. What is viral load? What are T-cells? Eating normal food. Using complementary therapies. Using other medicines. Pregnancy. Getting support. View pdf (84KB)
Tips for Living Well
Change your routine. Find a quality Doctor. Getting connected. Being creative. Better habits and making changes. Will there be a cure? View pdf (186KB)
Getting Support
Making contact to get support. Which services would be good to try? View pdf (83KB)
Sex Matters A-Z
Sexual Health for Heterosexual Couples. Sex is an important part of our lives and something to be enjoyed. Having an HIV positive partner does mean you’ll need to talk to each other about sex and safer sex. This A-Z will help you make choices if you’re a couple. What’s to do if you’re worried you’ve been exposed to the HIV virus during sex? Easy to read chart on sexually transmitted infections. Contacts list and quick index. June 2004: 41 pages A3
ISBN 0 9750990 2 7 View pdf (290KB)
STI Chart
An easy to read chart covering signs and symptoms, transmission, consequences and treatment of STIs (sexually transmitted infections) June 2004: 6 pages A3 View pdf (66KB)
Looking After Yourself
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Pregnancy and Me
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Recently Diagnosed
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NSW Services and Websites
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Testing for HIV
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Treatments: the basics
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A series of factsheets for women about HIV
Produced by Family Planning NSW in partnership with MHAHS, ACON and the Heterosexual HIV/AIDS Service (HHAS)
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