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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 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. 

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.

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 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.

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.

01 Oct 2020... Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a HIV medication which is taken within 72 hours of possible exposure to HIV infection and is taken for 28 days. This fact sheet explains what PEP is, how you can get it and where you can get help.

This leaflet outlines in simple and visually attractive points the benefits of getting tested for HIV.

01 Aug 2018... This translated website explains in simple ways about HIV transmission and treatment. The information included ranges from what it is and how to get hepatitis B to what is does to a person's body, the difference between HIV and AIDS, and how to avoid giving it to someone.

01 Oct 2020... PrEP is medication used to prevent HIV. This fact sheet explains what PrEP is, how you can get it and where you can get help.

01 Nov 2016... This fact sheet provides information about Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. PrEP is another way to protect yourself from getting HIV.

30 Aug 2018... When you get tested for or diagnosed with either HIV or hepatitis C it is important to check with your healthcare provider that you have been tested for both. Hepatitis C and HIV share similar routes of transmission so if you are at risk for one you are at risk for the other. It is not possible to know if you have HIV or hepatitis C unless you have a blood test.

Information about HIV testing at home, including: How does it work? How do I get the results? What happens if the test shows I have HIV? Can anyone do a DBS HIV test? Is the test accurate? Will my test results be kept private? Where can I get more information?

01 Nov 2016... This leaflet outlines in simple and visually attractive points the benefits of starting treatment for people living with HIV.

05 Apr 2023... People living with HIV (PLHIV) can have relationships, have sex and have children without passing on HIV. A positive person might feel nervous when starting a relationship with someone who doesn’t have HIV. With the right information, treatment and support, PLHIV can have healthy sex and relationships.

Information on how and where to get an HIV test.

01 Nov 2023... Video with Easy to read information about HIV in English.

01 May 2017... This leaflets provides an overview of health services available in Australia with a focus on people living with HIV/AIDS.

01 Dec 2022... Information for women about HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), how it is spread, and diagnosed, antiretroviral treatments and access to fertility treatments for HIV-positive people.   

01 Apr 2024... Once you have been given your HIV diagnosis, your HIV doctor will do regular tests to check your health and make sure that your treatments are working. They will also ask you about side effects and your health.

07 Apr 2021... This resource informs on how people living with HIV (PLHIV) can live as long as people who do not have HIV. However, people with HIV may develop health problems not related to HIV as well as other age-related conditions at a younger age. It explains how monitoring your mental and physical health and having a healthy lifestyle can help prevent and improve the outcome of these conditions. 

01 Apr 2024... Information on how HIV can be treated. There are very effective treatments for HIV. Most people who take HIV treatment can live a long, healthy life. Treatment prevents HIV from multiplying in the body and reduces damage to the immune system. HIV treatment lowers the amount of HIV in the blood (the viral load) and increases the number of CD4 cells, the immune cells that are attacked by HIV. Treatment improves your health and your life expectancy. It also prevents HIV from being passed on sexually.

01 May 2017... A glossary of terminology used in relation to HIV/AIDS, translated into 8 languages.

01 Sep 2018... This translated fact sheet explains how Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an extra way to protect yourself from getting HIV/AIDS. It outlines what is it and for what it is for, how long one has to take it before being protected, side effects, trying to get pregnant and taking PrEP while on other medications.

22 Jun 2022... This resource encourages regular HIV testing to know your status and stay in control of your health. Testing is free and confidential, and early treatment lets you live a normal life. Get tested if you've had possible exposure, like unprotected sex or shared needles. Various testing options are available, including at-home.