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Tag: HIV
Perth man jailed for five years over HIV non-disclosure
Four of the man’s sexual partners have tested positive.
Reduced problematic drug use among PrEP users: study
PrEP users also became less ‘sexually compulsive’.
Zero positive chlamydia tests in Vic amid national STI drop
Chlamydia is at an all-time low across Australia.
Massive PrEP increase in Australia, role of women’s use unclear
New research reveals the groups most likely to stop taking the revolutionary HIV prevention drug.
Migrant men left behind in ‘extraordinary’ HIV testing improvements
Gay and bi men are testing twice as often as a decade ago.
Community mourns ‘hero’ HIV advocate Geoff Honnor
“He was an extraordinary man, mentor, and a giant of the Australian HIV response.”
Health experts advise caution in post-lockdown sex
New recommendations highlight the need for vigilance as restrictions begin to be lifted.
AIDS activist and gay rights pioneer Larry Kramer dead at 84
The playwright founded key AIDS organisations in the 1980s.
‘Strength in our culture’: The young Aboriginal activists changing Australia
Four young Aboriginal LGBTIQ activists speak about their work and the causes that matter most to them.
Most gay and bi men want to donate blood: study
As Brazil scraps its limitations on gay blood donation, Australia is set to reduce the deferral period.
Gay blood donation change approved by health regulator
More gay and bisexual men may soon be allowed to donate blood in Australia.
Calls for Australia to follow US in relaxing gay blood donation rules
“At a time of crisis like this, we can't allow old prejudices to get in the way of saving lives."
NSW health service ACON announces service changes during pandemic
Some services are on hold and others are being delivered online.
COVID-19 advice for sex workers, people with HIV, and more
The whole community can do its part to protect vulnerable groups.
‘Unprecedented and harmful’: Religious discrimination bill feedback made public
The government has released some of the submissions received from the community.