NAPWA news

All the best, Peter

Graham Stocks — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:23:24 -0800

An important member of NAPWA’s team, Peter Canavan, retired in November.

Vale Rodney Junga-Williams

Graham Stocks — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:42:47 -0800

Rodney Junga-Williams, a passionate advocate for indigenous Australians living with HIV, died in Sydney on 24 November 2011.

Treataware activities update

Graham Stocks — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:55:45 -0800

Treataware organises Chin Wag events and Short Courses in HIV Medicine for Community and Industry, as well producing resources and factsheets on HIV care and treatments.

An number of Treataware activities for 2012 are now in place.

DSP Impairment Table Review - NAPWA Update

Graham Stocks — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:16:42 -0800

As part of the Australian Government’s review of the Disability Support Pension, an Advisory Committee was established in April 2010. Since then there has been national consultation and analysis across the community based sector to support the development of reasonable and equitable Impairment Assessment Tables that best recognise people needing disability support, and that are appropriate for a wide range of illnesses and disabilities.

TasCHARD CEO position readvertised

Graham Stocks — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:13:56 -0800

TasCHARD have decided to extend the recruitment period for the new Chief Executive Officer and will be readvertising the position to increase the potential pool of applicants.

Applications will now close on Monday 19 December.

NAPWA Annual Report 2010-2011

Graham Stocks — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:41:56 -0800

NAPWA has now published its Annual Report for 2010 - 2011.

From the Executive Director's report:

NAPWA has again, this year, provided high-level health and policy advocacy on behalf of PLHIVPerson (or people) Living with HIV. This term is now preferred over the older PLWHA. across the country and this has been in direct response to the emerging issues raised by our member organisations and their constituents. This reporting period has also brought us to the midpoint for both the NAPWA Strategic Plan, and the 6th National HIV Strategy.

HIV, Criminal Law and Public Health Forum held

Graham Stocks — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:57:21 -0700

Criminal prosecutions involving HIV transmission or exposure are becoming more common around the world, including in Australia. These prosecutions, and the media they generate, have sparked renewed interest in the intersection of criminal law and public health measures.

To facilitate discussion of these issues and potential options for policy reform, the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (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. ) and the National Association for People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWA) hosted an HIV, Criminal Law and Public Health Forum in Canberra, on the 29th September.

Understanding why people don't treat

Graham Stocks — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:59:12 -0700

NAPWA's Research Unit wants to find out why some people with HIV decide not to use antiretroviralA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV. treatment.

HIV, Criminal Law and Public Health Forum

Graham Stocks — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:43:56 -0700

Criminal prosecutions involving HIV transmission or exposure are becoming more common around the world, including in Australia.

HIV Genotype test approved - a very long awaited moment!

Graham Stocks — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:59:05 -0700

After years of lobbying by NAPWA, in the detail of the Budget papers the HIV Genotype test is mentioned and will be processed for the Medicare schedule.

The amendments to the Medicare Benefits Schedule include:

• addition of a new test for HIV infected patients who are about to commence or change their schedule of antiretroviralA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV. therapy;