Victorian Government introduces bill allowing more GPs to conduct HIV tests
The bill removes an outdated requirement that only eligible GPs can conduct the tests and brings Victoria in line with the National HIV Testing Policy.
Posts tagged HIV stigma
Australia’s first HIV home testing kit approved for sale – with a catch
The Atomo HIV Self Test is a single use rapid fingerprick test which is expected to cost approximately $30, but will only be available for online purchase and not in chemists.
Kerryn Phelps lodges AEC complaint over fake email claiming she has HIV
Phelps said the email was “shocking and disturbing” and labelled it “homophobic”.
‘Stigmatising’: Courier Mail slammed over story on spitting man’s HIV claim
HIV cannot be transmitted via spit.
‘Tokenism belongs in the nineties’: the young Aboriginal advocates changing Australia
“Let it be led by the people who are most affected by it.”
Australian man opens up about contracting HIV on PrEP
“It was more likely that I’d be in a plane accident”
Victorian AIDS Council report on HIV stigma wins major award
The VAC report also highlighted the global fight against discrimination.
Australian reporter comes out as HIV-positive in emotional Facebook post
“For ten years the industry professionals have said ‘don’t, it’ll ruin you,’ but I’m me. I’m just like you. I have a big heart and I want to be loved and accepted”
HIV community organisations share in $155,000 funding
The grants support local organisations to respond to some of the most pressing issues facing people living with HIV including testing, stigma, and treatment.
How to cope if you’re HIV-positive and hearing or reading hurtful comments
As the internet implodes following the news a Hollywood A-lister is set to reveal he is HIV-positive, the Star Observer looks at ways to protect yourself from ignorant comments.