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HIV at 45

By Peter at pozhet9 September, 2026News and Info

It has been 45 years since the first medical report of AIDS was published in 1981. Since then, the response to HIV has changed in remarkable ways. In the early years, treatment options were very limited. The first HIV medicine became available in 1987, but […]

Accessing Free PrEP

By Peter at pozhet27 August, 2026News and Info

Good news for people living in NSW who don’t have a Medicare card. If you are at risk of HIV, you may be able to access free PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) through participating public sexual health services or the NSW Sexual Health Infolink (SHIL). PrEP is a medicine that helps prevent HIV. […]

Hepatitis C and HIV

By Peter at pozhet6 August, 2026News and Info

Hepatitis Awareness Week ran from 27 July to 2 August 2026. World Hepatitis Day was on 28 July. This year’s Australian theme is “Take the Next Step.” It is a reminder that everyone can take a step towards better health. This could mean getting tested, […]

Pozhet Factsheets 4, 5 and 6

By Peter at pozhet4 June, 2026News and Info

Pozhet is pleased to launch three new factsheets in our series, part of a six‑part collection designed to support the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV. We explore key health topics, reflecting the lived experiences, clinical insights, and service feedback shared with us […]