TORQUE is a new program from Positive Life NSW for people who have just been diagnosed with HIV. It is a two hour monthly evening program for people to talk about their diagnosis, ask questions, get connected with services and meet others going through the same […]
PrEP stands for Pre Exposure Prophylaxis. PrEP is an antiretroviral medication that is taken by HIV negative people to prevent HIV infection. Studies from around the world have shown that if taken daily, PrEP works. PrEP is a very effective HIV prevention tool. It is an exciting medical advancement for anyone who might be at […]
In Australia about 15% of people diagnosed with HIV report heterosexual transmission. We know that almost half of this group are diagnosed with HIV late which means there is a high rate of men and women who do not know they have contracted HIV. The […]
In Australia about 15% of people diagnosed with HIV report heterosexual transmission. We know that almost half of this group are diagnosed with HIV late which means there is a high rate of men and women who do not know they have contracted HIV. The […]
Last week Pozhet visited Tamworth with our service partners Positve Life NSW.
We visited the local clinic and had several appointments with clients living in the area, who reported good services as well as isolation, depression and problems with disclosure. “HIV is not seen as a normal thing” said one. Others had good experiences with disclosure to partners and most knew about Treatment as Prevention (more…)
