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01 Nov 2022... HIV, or the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a virus that weakens the immune system. It damages white blood cells called CD4 cells. These cells fight infection and disease. This damage makes it more difficult for the body to fight off other infections. HIV also uses CD4 cells to make more of itself and infect other CD4 cells. There is no cure for HIV, but treatment is very effective and can keep you healthy.

31 Dec 2009... A community brochure designed for migrants and refugees on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections.

04 Oct 2024... You will need to see your HIV doctor regularly to monitor your health and prescribe HIV medication. This can be expensive if you can’t get Medicare. There are a few ways you can access treatment and care more cheaply. Medicare is Australia’s public health scheme. It provides most health services, including HIV services, and medicines for free or at low cost. Medicare covers Australian citizens and permanent residents living in Australia and some other visa holders.    

01 Apr 2024... Information about finding an HIV doctor. You need an HIV doctor to help you manage and treat your HIV. Only specially trained doctors can do this. If the doctor who diagnosed you is unable to treat and manage HIV, you will be referred to a doctor with specialist HIV training. HIV doctors are trained in the management and treatment of HIV and are the only doctors who can prescribe HIV treatment.

01 Dec 2019... This booklet summarises the most current information on HIV, connecting community members with health service providers in NSW. It explains what it means to have HIV as well as ways to protect yourself from getting HIV and passing it on to others.

01 Apr 2024... HIV can be transmitted when a body fluid containing enough HIV leaves the body of one person and enters the body of another person. The only body fluids that may contain enough HIV are blood, semen (and pre-ejaculate), vaginal fluids and breast milk/chest milk. 

01 Oct 2020... Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the immune system which makes it difficult for the body to fight infections. This fact sheet explains what HIV is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

05 Apr 2023... This resource informs on how people living with HIV (PLHIV) can have healthy children without transmitting (giving HIV to another person) to their partner or baby. Transmission of HIV from mother to child is extremely rare in Australia.

29 Jun 2022... Hepatitis, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection and STIs (Sexually Transmissible Infections) are health problems in many countries, including Australia. People who were born, have lived or travelled overseas may be at higher risk of getting some of these infections. Many people with these infections look and feel healthy and may not know that they have been infected. This booklet provides information about these infections and the importance of being tested early and getting treatment if necessary

This resource explains HIV prevention and treatment. PrEP is a daily pill for people without HIV to help prevent infection, while PEP is taken within 72 hours after possible exposure. HIV spreads only through certain body fluids, not casual contact. Early testing and treatment help control HIV and prevent AIDS.