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State HIV strategy given new priorities
The NSW Government has been told it must do more to reduce the stigma and discrimination around HIV in the final 18 months of its state HIV strategy. During a two-day ... Read more
Tue June 9th, 2009 - 1 Comment
Youth focus for new Grim Reaper campaign
The first national HIV prevention campaign since the Grim Reaper in 1987 has none of the original's shock value. The $9.8 million Federal Government campaign will instead focus on interactive ways ... Read more
Tue June 9th, 2009 - 3 Comments
A natural look at treating STIs
Natural treatments are available on the market to combat some sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The products have been specially formulated with pure oils with anti-viral properties and are applied to ... Read more
Tue June 9th, 2009 - No Comments
HIV rate stable
NSW Health has reported a one-year decrease in new HIV notifications after reducing the scope of people included. This comes as the Federal Government announced at $9.8 million national campaign to ... Read more
Tue June 2nd, 2009 - 10 Comments
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Gay blood ban case resumes
The Tribunal hearing the gay ban discrimination case against the Australian Red Cross Blood Service has subpoenaed further testimony from the Red Cross's former epidemiology adviser. Professor John Kaldor from the ... Read more
Wed October 1st, 2008 - 3 Comments
STI checks still critical
Sydney's gay men are seeking sexual health testing more often, but are focused on HIV and forgetting other STIs. National Centre in HIV Social Research academic Iryna Zablotska found new STI ... Read more
Wed September 24th, 2008 - No Comments
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Velvet in the garden
A new burlesque and cabaret show, The Velvet Garden, showcasing the debut work of up-and-coming performers will feature at the Red Rattle Theatre on Friday, March 19. With playwright Wayne Tunks as host, the ... Read more
PFLAG outrage: Shame on you, Tony Abbott
Parents, friends and relatives of gay and lesbian people are being encouraged to register ... Read more
We were wrong
Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says a deal was struck to to force a vote ... Read more
Change to BGF service structure
Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) clients will be asked to take more responsibility for their ... Read more
We’re here, we’re queer, we’re shovel-ready!
The shriek of whistles pierces the air, dykes tease the crowd with their purring ... Read more
HIV+ migrant inquiry
Some of the nation’s peak AIDS bodies have used an inquiry into migration by ... Read more