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…)
Study Shows PrEP Works Effectively On Demand.
PrEP (Pre Exposure Prophylaxis) is the use of anti-retroviral drugs taken by HIV negative people to prevent transmission of HIV. When a person without HIV takes it, it can prevent them getting HIV. In Australia it is mainly used by men having high risk sex with other men (eg without condoms, in situations with high HIV prevalence). EPIC NSW is a trial where the vast majority of places will be for men who have sex with men. PrEP may be appropriate for heterosexual people in a sero-different relationship or having sex without condoms with a positive person who is not undetectable or is not on treatment. (more…)
Western Sydney Sunday lunch Sunday 01 May 2016 12-3.30pm [+Connect] OUT WEST is an inclusive social event for all people with HIV, their families and significant others to socialise in a relaxing and friendly environment. Come along and expand your friendship networks. To RSVP contact […]
PositiveLife NSW have invited Pozhet clients to the upcoming social inclusion event, [+ Connect], on Thursday 21 April at the Darlington Centre, 174 City Rd, Darlington. It is from 7pm until 9.30pm and will include light snacks and drinks. The event is for all people […]
