media releases

The most recent NAPWA media releases are shown below.

Media enquiries should be directed to NAPWA's Communications and Media Officer.

People with HIV need informed, independent advice to make treatment decisions

Continuing improvements in HIV treatment are helping many people with HIV lead healthy lives, but some HIV-positive people may not be well-enough informed about the latest treatment options, the National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWA) has said in a statement to mark the launch of an innovative new HIV treatments information project.

ACT Health ‘clumsy, alarmist’ in sex worker case

The ACT government’s handling of a case involving an alleged HIV-positive sex worker has been clumsy, alarmist and has failed to follow basic public health guidelines, the National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWA) has said.

Australia risks being 'stuck in the past' on HIV treatment

Australia's reputation as a world leader in HIV/AIDS treatment is at risk due to the failure of the Australian government to fund a key diagnostic test, the National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWA) has warned.

Howard wrong on HIV immigration

Claims by the Prime Minister that tighter restrictions are needed to stop HIV-positive people migrating to Australia are ill-informed, misguided and unhelpful, the National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWA) has said.

TV star’s gift to Indigenous people with HIV

TV star Erika Heynatz has helped support a landmark cultural project to raise awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with HIV/AIDS.

HIV gene ‘immunity’ tests: don’t believe the hype

 Gay men are being urgently warned to be sceptical of a genetic test being marketed in Australia which purports to indicate whether an individual may be immune to HIV infection.

‘Two Songs for Healing’

 A landmark musical collaboration highlighting the impact of HIV/AIDS on Australia’s indigenous communities will be launched this week.

World AIDS Day: keeping the promise

 Australia’s remarkable success in combating HIV/AIDS is in danger of being squandered if governments forget the lessons of the past, the National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWA) has warned.

Launch of the Declaration of Rights of People Living with HIV/AIDS

 There are sound legal, ethical and practical reasons for protecting the human rights of people living with HIV/AIDS, a conference in Adelaide has been told.

Never mind the miracle cure, we make our own magic

 A major national conference of people living with HIV/AIDS has commenced in Adelaide today.