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Positive Living March 2013

Australia’s national HIV newsmagazine • 7 March 2013
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The Autumn issue of Positive Living features advice on travelling with treatment, vaccinations and travel insurance.
We look at the new antiretroviralsA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV. on the horizon and whether they are any better than what we already have.
A couple of readers provide their stories — one on trying to get on the Disability Support Pension and the other on a radical form of monotherapy.
We also discuss the growing risk of sexually transmitted hepatitis C.
Plus, there's also a delicious recipe using the ‘superfood’ beetroot.

You can read it online, in the 'flip-book' format and you can like us on Facebook! read more »

Living with HIV

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Your Body Blueprint for HIV and healthy living

A new campaign has just been launched for all HIV-positive people.

‘Your Body Blueprint’ campaign aims to encourage and support people living with HIV (PLHIVPerson (or people) Living with HIV. This term is now preferred over the older PLWHA.) to lead healthier lives. It does this by assisting PLHIV to identify strategies to reduce their risk of developing co-morbidities such as cardiovascular disease, renal disease, osteopenia etc, as well as encouraging them to proactively engage with their healthcare providers in regular health monitoring and screening for co-morbidities. read more »

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Treating HIV

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The cost of treatment too high? Have your say!

NAPWHA’s latest survey is about barriers to treatment for HIV.

By understanding patterns in treatment behaviour, NAPWHA hopes to develop a clearer picture of the relationship between the decision to treat and the ability to afford HIV medications.

Help us explain the reasons why people choose to start, stop or delay taking treatment by filling out the survey.

Click here to take survey read more »

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Defeating HIV

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NSW campaign to end HIV

In early February, NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner launched ACON's ending HIV campaign.

‘On World AIDS Day Minister Skinner launched the NSW HIV Strategy 2012-2015, which includes a plan to reduce HIV transmission among gay men in NSW by 80% over the next 10 years,’ says ACON President, Mark Orr. read more »

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NAPWHA news

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NAPWHA releases Strategic Plan for 2013-2016

Building on the successful previous plans, our Strategic Plan for 2013-2016 has evolved through consultation and review, to place greater emphasis on the collaborative work of our membership organisations and networks.

While there is proof that biomedical interventions can end the impact of this disease, it is on a global, national, local and personal level that we must now all commit to help end HIV.

NAPWHA believes that in a setting like Australia, the biggest impact of this global revolution will happen on the ground and through grassroots organisations such as those we represent. It’s for this reason that these strategic directions place emphasis on empowering our positive networks and membership groups to move forward — armed with modern knowledge and resources — with a renewed vigour. read more »

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NAPWHA is the national peak organisation representing people living with HIV in Australia. Through leadership in advocacy, policy, education and prevention, NAPWHA strives to minimise the adverse personal and social effects of HIV. By championing the participation of positive people at all levels of the national response we aim to build a positive future for everyone with HIV in Australia. Read more.

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