New year – Fresh start?
Many smokers use the new year as a time to quit. If that’s you – there are some options to support you to kick the habit. (more…)
Category Archives: Living with HIV
Changes to the law around disclosure and sex
A lot of our members have been asking questions about the ‘new’ public health laws in New South Wales (NSW). (more…)
An easier way to pick up your medications
Picking up your HIV medications could become easier for you by accessing the Enhanced Medication Access (EMA). This is a new scheme in New South Wales which supports eligible people to pick up meds from home, work or community pharmacies. It is available in metro and regional NSW. (more…)
HIV Futures 6
A report from the HIV Futures Six survey detailing the experiences of women living with HIV/AIDS specifically is now available.
The key findings of this brief report include:
- Women living with HIV/AIDS report a high degree of satisfaction with their health, with almost three quarters of women living with HIV/AIDS (71.1%) rating their health as good or excellent. However, a lower proportion of women (56.8%) rate their general well-being as good or excellent.
- Mental health issues remain an area of concern for women living with HIV/AIDS, with 41.9% of women having been diagnosed with a mental health condition (predominantly depression) and a high proportion of women taking medication for depression and anxiety.
- Women living with HIV/AIDS continue to experience a high degree of difficulty meeting the costs of daily living with 49.6% of women living below the poverty line. Consistent with this finding, women were more likely than men living with HIV/AIDS to use the financial assistance services provided by HIV/AIDS organisations.