Ending HIV in NSW
ACON has launched a new state-wide education campaign aimed at mobilising NSW’s gay community to help eliminate HIV transmission within the next ten years.
Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations
Turning Political Will into Action
The UN 2011 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS is a significant international agreement endorsed by all UN Member States. AFAO considers how the political will underpinning the Declaration can re-invigorate Australia’s HIV response.
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The Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) is the national federation for the HIV community response. We provide leadership, coordination and support to the Australia's policy, advocacy and health promotion response to HIV/AIDS.
Latest News
Living Positive Victoria supports early HIV treatment
People living with HIV are being encouraged to consider commencing HIV treatment early in a position statement issued by Living Positive Victoria.
Too early to call Nullbasic an 'AIDS cure'
A Queensland scientist has reported laboratory success using a modified HIV protein, 'Nullbasic', to inhibit steps in the HIV life-cycle, but it's too early to call the research an 'AIDS cure'.
Early HIV treatment boosts immune response
A new study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, indicates that commencing antiretroviral (ARV) medication within four months is the optimal time to begin HIV treatment.
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