Posts tagged Nic Holas

The reforms would see people with HIV or an STI who fail to take “reasonable precautions” face a fine or up to six months in prison.

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee declared Truvada would not be cost effective for the Australian population.

NSW Health has defended its reasoning for the database, but HIV advocates are still not convinced.

HIV activists are worried that the database will include the names and addresses of people living with HIV.

A group of speakers came together to discuss drugs in the LGBTI community in Sydney last night.

Following the assault of a gay man in St Kilda recently, a homophobic sticker was spotted in Melbourne inciting violence against the gay community.

Other topics discussed at the Victorian AIDS Council’s second Hypothetical — held as part of Midsumma — included social issues regarding HIV and the trans community.

The first instalment of the four-part Turning Tina online series launched yesterday, aiming to tackle stigma around crystal meth use so people affected by it can feel more comfortable to seek help if they need to.

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.

Women are often stigmatised for having and enjoying sex, the result of a damaging sexist culture. But in what ways does slut-shaming affect the LGBTI community? Matthew Wade reports.