The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has decided to expand access to HIV antiretroviral medications to everyone who has HIV and is a resident of Australia. Up until recently in Australia, only those with more advanced HIV or symptoms could access subsidised HIV treatment. Evidence is […]
PositiveLife is running a new event for people with HIV, family and significant others – the Quarterly. All Pozhet participants are invited to come along on Thursday evening – the 6th February. It is at Black Penny Gallery at 648 Bourke Street Surry Hills from 7pm to 10pm. Light snack and drinks […]
Got questions about what HIV is, how it’s transmitted and how it differs from AIDS? This is your need-to-know guide to HIV. HIV testing is easy, private and there are many options are available to you. People with HIV who wish to have children may be concerned about transmitting HIV to their partner. Do you […]
The Pozhet Retreat at Berry is happening soon!! It is on the weekend 14th – 16th March 2014. This retreat is for heterosexual men and women and partners. The Retreat is a great way to connect with other positive people, to stay informed and to challenge yourself. The Flyer has more […]
A credit card-sized chip can diagnose HIV infection and provide T cell counts to guide treatment, according to a recent paper in Science Translational Medicine. The fluid-processing chip provides accurate test results in less than 20 minutes using a single drop of blood that goes directly into the testing chamber and does not require trained handling. (more…)
