More info
This page has been created to help direct you to online resources which can give you more information about topics covered by our The Facts resources.
General Information
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Health Translations
A free library of Australian multilingual health and wellbeing information funded by the Victorian Government.
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Treatment for All
A website explaining recent changes to HIV treatment for everyone visiting or living in Australia, including for people who are Medicare ineligible.
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Living Well Women and HIV
A website that gives information about some of the key issues for women with HIV
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Peer Navigator page
Our Peer Navigators can provide one on one support for you on your journey with HIV, helping you achieve your goals and reach full physical and emotional wellbeing.
What is HIV?
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HIV and AIDS Overview for Australia by Healthdirect.gov.au
An extensive overview of HIV/AIDS for the Australian context with links to other information sites and information about local health services.
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HIV Overview by EndingHIV.org.au
An information overview with the health of Gay, Bi+ and Queer men as the focus.
Languages Available:
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- Chinese Simplified
- Thai
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StaySTIFree – HIV Fact Sheet
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the immune system which makes it difficult for the body to fight infections. This fact sheet explains what HIV is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.
Languages Available
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- Arabic
- Chinese Simplified
- Filipino
- Japanese
- Korean
- Spanish
- Thai
- Vietnamese
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All good – What is HIV
This translated website explains in simple ways about HIV transmission and treatment. The information included ranges from what it is and how to get hepatitis B to what it does to a person’s body, the difference between HIV and AIDS, and how to avoid giving it to someone.
Languages Available:
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- Burmese
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Dari
- Dinka
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Karen
- Khmer (Cambodian)
- Lao
- Malay
- Pashto
- Punjabi
- Shona
- Somali
- Swahili
- Tamil
- Thai
- Urdu
- Vietnamese
Treatment, It’s your choice
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HIV Drug Interaction Checker
An app and website which allows you to check the itneractions between HIV treatments and other drugs, including recreational drugs and vitamin supplements.
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Ending HIV – Treatment
An information overview with the health of Gay, Bi+ and Queer men as the focus.
Languages Available:
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- Chinese Simplified
- Thai
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Medicare for All
HIV testing and treatment is now free for everyone in Australia, even if you don’t have a Medicare card. This resource offers information on these changes and how to access free treatment in each state or territory in Australia.
Languages Available
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- Chinese Simplified
- Chinese Traditional
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Thai
- Vietnamese
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HIV meds and drugs: what you need to know
A resource aimed at the LGBTIQA+ community which details information on interactions between HIV medications and recreational drugs, alcohol and hormones
Navigating the health system
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HIV medication prescribers (S100 Prescribers)
An interactive map that gives a list of all doctors who can help you manage your HIV and prescribe HIV medication in Australia. You can search by location and languages spoken.
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Thorne Harbour Health Community Support
This service can provide transport for people who need to get to medical appointments.
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Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme
The Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS) provides financial assistance to eligible Victorians who must travel a long way for specialist medical treatment.
Monitoring your health
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Ending HIV – Treatment
An information overview with the health of Gay, Bi+ and Queer men as the focus.
Languages Available:
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- Chinese Simplified
- Thai
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For People with a New HIV Diagnosis
This resource provides advice and reassurance for people newly diagnosed with HIV in Australia.
HIV when you don’t have Medicare
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Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC) is a specialised unit for the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmissible infections (STIs). It provides full-time, free sexual health services to the people of Victoria.
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Medicare for All
HIV testing and treatment is now free for everyone in Australia, even if you don’t have a Medicare card. This resource offers information on these changes and how to access free treatment in each state or territory in Australia.
Languages Available
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- Chinese Simplified
- Chinese Traditional
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Thai
- Vietnamese
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Living Well: Women with HIV
A resource for women living with HIV that covers disclosure, sex, treatment, having a family, staying healthy and finding support.
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Reciprocal health Care agreements
Agreements with 11 countries that covers the cost of medically necessary care when Australians visit certain countries and visitors from these countries visit Australia.
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Personal Important Scheme
Information on the Personal Importation Scheme for therapeutic goods.
HIV Prevention
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Information on HIV prevention by EndingHIV.org.au
An information overview with the health of Gay, Bi+ and Queer men as the focus.
Languages Available:
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- Chinese Simplified
- Thai
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Undetectable viral load and HIV transmission
An overview of undetectable viral load and HIV transmission with links to studies and other key information.
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Prevention and Childbirth
A website that gives extensive discussion on the ways to prevent HIV transmission in childbirth, including a discussion on breastfeeding
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PrEP Access Now
A website detailing how to use and obtain PrEP in Australia
Languages Available:
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PEP Phoneline: 1800 889 887
Phoneline is staffed 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Other times there is a detailed recorded message with many options.
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Get PEP Resource
A website detailing where to get and how to use PEP
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Victorian Needle and Syringe Program