Pozhet implemented an HIV testing campaign focussing on international students during NSW HIV testing week. A toolkit is available for sharing on social media. HIV notifications among heterosexuals and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations are not decreasing in the same way as with gay […]
For most clients of Pozhet an HIV diagnosis is a shock, something they didn’t expect and aren’t prepared for. Marissa* is in her twenties and just returned from backpacking around Europe, Africa and Asia. A month later she presents to her local GP with a […]
The Pozhet 2019 retreat will be held at the Berry Sport and Recreation Centre. There will be places for up to 30 people. Applications close on 20 September. Pozhet, in partnership with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, is holding the 2019 annual retreat on […]
Amendments to the Public Health Act mean that HIV health records will be treated like any other records with HIV being managed as another chronic illness. An amendment to s56 of the Public Health Act, in September 2017 means that restrictions around disclosing someone’s HIV status […]
The evidence around viral suppression and HIV prevention is conclusive and the message around U=U is potentially a powerful tool to reduce stigma and encourage testing. Increased efforts must now focus on wider dissemination of this powerful message and ensuring that all HIV-positive people have […]
