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Next steps
Cover image - Next Steps 2008

An AFAOAustralian Federation of AIDS Organisations. AFAO is the peak non-government organisation representing Australia's community-based response to HIV/AIDS. AFAO's work includes education, policy, advocacy and international projects. /NAPWA education resource for people recently-diagnosed with HIV infection. Information about getting support, treatments, disclosure and more.

HIV+ Gay Sex
HIV+ Gay Sex (cover)

A booklet about being gay, having HIV and sex. Second Edition (2002).

At home ... away
Cover image - At Home Away

This booklet is for gay men who are travelling — positive or negative, within Australia or overseas — but is useful reading for all gay men. The information covered includes sexual behaviour while travelling, planning your time away and issues around HIV treatments while travelling.

Having a life
Having a Life (resource) – cover image

This ANET resource takes an innovative peer approach to describing the experience of living with HIV/AIDS, based on the personal stories of people living with HIV. Themes covered include treatments, sexuality, disclosure, work, money, pregnancy and fathering children, and more.

Support Services Contact Details

From Ahead of Time: A practical guide to growing older with HIV • 15 April 2010

This section lists support services specifically related to Ageing. Services for people with HIV generally are listed in the section Living with HIV/Services for people with HIV. read more »

Ahead of Time: A practical guide to growing older with HIV

Resource • 10 April 2010

The impact of HIV on our bodies and on the immune system as we get older is greatly affected by ageing.HIV affects each of us differently. Some people progress to symptoms very quickly, while others live for 20-plus years without any signs of immune suppression or symptoms. read more »

A Checklist for Healthy Ageing with HIV

From Ahead of Time: A practical guide to growing older with HIV • 9 April 2010

This section provides a list/checklist of the sorts of things you might consider when planning for a longer and healthier life with HIV. read more »

Finances and Planning for the Future

From Ahead of Time: A practical guide to growing older with HIV • 9 April 2010

HIV treatments can be expensive and some HIV-positive people have trouble paying for their treatments. Some people are finding recent changes to social security requirements challenging. If you are experiencing financial difficulties for these or any other reasons, there are organisations that can help. read more »

Taking Control

From Ahead of Time: A practical guide to growing older with HIV • 9 April 2010

Many people told us that they believed taking responsibility for their physical and emotional health had been the single most important factor that enabled them to survive HIV.

“Everyone fears losing control of their independence, health and self esteem”.

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Making Decisions for the Future

From Ahead of Time: A practical guide to growing older with HIV • 9 April 2010

Making decisions about the choices for our end of life phase is never easy, but it is important. Advance Care Planning (ACP), is a way in which people can talk with their family and health professionals about the choices for care at the end of their life. read more »

Home Help and Supported Accommodation

From Ahead of Time: A practical guide to growing older with HIV • 9 April 2010

When we live on to older age, we may find we are no longer be able to care for ourselves and we may need to think about options for getting help to manage at home or even consider a retirement home or supported accommodation. read more »

Your Home

From Ahead of Time: A practical guide to growing older with HIV • 9 April 2010

Although living alone can be challenging for some, others enjoy the freedom to do as they please. For those who choose not to be alone, sharing with a partner or friend can be a supportive and cost-effective option. Taking in lodgers can also be an option for those with a spare room. read more »

Managing Social Change

From Ahead of Time: A practical guide to growing older with HIV • 9 April 2010

In this section people with HIV discuss the personal and social implications of ageing, and discuss their strategies for coping with change. read more »

Menopause

From Ahead of Time: A practical guide to growing older with HIV • 9 April 2010

Menopause is often called the “change of life” and usually happens in women between 38 and 58 years of age. It is a slow and gradual process that can occur over three to five years while the ovaries slowly stop producing estrogen. This beginning phase is called peri-menopause, where periods become less frequent and some other menopausal signs can appear. read more »

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