July 2010

Vol. 8 No. 2: Strengthening capacity: facing up to HIV in Papua New Guinea

Re-engaging the partnership: Launch of the 6th National HIV strategy PROFESSOR MICHAEL KIDD speaks at the launch of the new National HIV Strategy about the newly announced strategies to manage HIV and other BBVs in Australia

Assessing the risks: The first behavioural surveillance survey in PNG DR JOHN MILLAN outlines findings from PNG’s inaugural surveillance survey

Turning the Tide SALLY CAMERON provides a summary of key issues related to the HIV epidemic in PNG, as raised in the landmark Commission on AIDS in the Pacific report 'Turning the Tide: An OPEN Strategy for a response to AIDS in the Pacific'. This article only available online.

Experiencing PNG’s HIV epidemic: A far north Queensland perspective DR DARREN RUSSELL and CARLA GORTON discuss how travel between Cairns and PNG has impacted new diagnosis figures in Cairns

The rise of positive champions in Papua New Guinea ROBERT BALDWIN profiles the development and audit process for innovative peer outreach programs developed
by and for positive people in PNG

Hope through positive governance ANNIE MCPHERSON and JOHN RULE reflect on a partnership between an Australian and a PNG PLHIV organisation that facilitated important milestones in the PNG response to HIV

Moving towards sexual citizenship in the response to HIV KATHERINE LEPANI advocates for an approach to HIV prevention framed by an appreciation of cultural mores that inform sexuality and sexual practises

Developing good HIV practices in PNG: the Serendipity Educational Endowment Fund (SEEF) ELIZABETH REID shares some success stories

Making a difference: Australia’s support to the Papua New Guinea HIV response DONNA-JEAN NICHOLSON profiles Australia’s involvement in the programmatic response to HIV in PNG

Collaboration for Health in Papua New Guinea (CHPNG): ASHM’s Clinical mentoring program in PNG JACINTA ANKUS reports

On shifting sand? Building capacity in remote PNG ALY MURRAY and RUTH BEARPARK discuss their experiences of capacity building within remote communities

In good company: The PNG Business Coalition Against HIV and AIDS ROD MITCHELL provides information on the response of the private sector to HIV in PNG

Uptake of mobile/outreach and HIV counselling and testing in Morobe province DR ELSIE RYAN discusses successes and challenges of mobile/outreach HIV testing sites in a regional area

The tale of an activist CHRISTINE STEWART recounts one of Papua New Guinea’s ‘secret stories’

Anger Management: why I wrote Sin, Sex and Stigma: a Pacific response to HIV LAWRENCE J HAMMAR explains what drove him to write his latest book

Changing attitudes: The church-led response to HIV in PNG FRIEDA KANA gives an overview of PNG’s Church Partnership Programme

 April 2010

Vol. 8 No. 1: Dual Strategies - managing HIV and hepatitis coinfection

Hepatitis C for people living with HIV NIKI PARRY discusses good management of HIV and hepatitis C co-infection

Double agents: living with HIV and hepatitis C co-infection JAMES MAY explores people’s experience of HIV/hepatitis C treatment and service provision, finding a variety of responses

A healthy exchange: why Australian needle and syringe programs are more then just a‘good return on investment’ LUKE WILLIAMS reports

From the clinic to public health JACK WALLACE traces the Australian response to hepatitis B

HIV and hepatitis C co-infection: a time for support ADAM HYNES outlines services and resources available for people living with co-infection and makes recommendations about current gaps

It’s in the mix: HIV and hepatitis C services in small jurisdictions KEVIN MARRIOTT examines the challenges of multi-service provision within a small community

‘Which comes first – the chicken or the egg?’: HIV/hepatitis C co-infection and injecting drug users FIONA POEDER discusses the dual-stigma faced by injecting drug users with co-infection and highlights a gap in research

Food for thought: HIV/hepatitis C co-infection and nutrition LIA PURNOMO recommends dietary strategies for people living with HIV and hepatitis C

Injecting Drug Users and BBVs- Stigma and Discrimination By JUDE BYRNE This article only available online.

Know your A,B,C’s: an overview of HIV and hepatitis co-infection This article only available online.

Murky waters: Inquiry into the migration treatment of disability MICHAEL WILLIAMS provides an update about the ongoing enquiry

More on Hepatitis C in the Treatments Section on HIV Australia 

December 2009

 Vol. 7.4: Mental Health and HIV

• Down & Out: Wellbeing & Depression In The GLBT Community Finn O'Keefe asked Deb Gavan why ACON staged two Mental Health Week forums, and what they achieved. This article only available online. 

• The Counselling Alliance of AIDS Councils (Australia and New Zealand) Sally Cameron provides an update about the recent meeting of AIDS Council Counsellors in Perth
• Mental health reform: more of the same not an option Sebastian Rosenberg reflects on the past, present and future of mental health policy in Australia
• Life on the margins: living with mental illness and HIV. Nikki Woolley discusses the experience of living with mental illness and HIV
• HIV/AIDS – mind over matter: a personal account  James May recounts his story of dealing with positive diagnosis
• Stevie’s Legacy Abigail Groves interviews Stevie Clayton about the last nine years as ACON’s CEO
• Reaching Out- Case study of an HIV Community Health Team Mike Smith showcases the work of a community outreach team
• Traversing through the crisis: - Key factors affecting an individual’s ability to cope with a positive diagnosis Georgia Ash outlines factors that influence coping skills
• HIV Australia Readers Survey Results (PDF, 86 KB, 1 p.)

September 2009

Vol. 7. 3:Stigma and discrimination

• 9th ICAAP update
• International Whores Day: Sex workers protest against stigma and discrimination FINN O’KEEFE reports on International Whores Day.
• Stigmatisation, discrimination: a health and human rights perspective DANIEL TARANTOLA unpacks the concept of‘stigma and discrimination’
• ‘How do you live like this?’: on stigma and discrimination facing HIV-positive people DAVID MENADUE on the stigma facing people living
  with HIV.
• Shame, stigma and secrecy: heterosexuals living with HIV KATE REAKES and PENE MANOLAS look at issues for heterosexuals with HIV in Australia.
• Women and HIV: the impacts of stigma and discrimination By RACHEL LENNON and DAWN WILCOCK.
• The dynamics of shame: implications for counsellors working in alcohol and other drug settings REBECCA GRAY discusses shame and its impact in counselling.
• Shooting ourselves in the foot: discrimination in the LGBT community SHAUN STAUNTON examines discrimination within the LGBT community.
• Regional Snapshot: Fiji JOHN GODWIN on the response to HIV in Fiji.
• Web Watch: Avert.org

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Vol. 7.2

• Post-AIDS partnerships: is the policy marriage still working? Ian Rankin analyses Australia’s partnership approach. What does it need to survive?

• A Commitment to Revitalisation Abi Groves talks to Michael Kidd, the new Chair of the Commonwealth’s Ministerial Advisory Committee

• Leading Questions Brent Allan weighs up the current leadership of the community HIV response in Australia

• Positive Leadership Sally Cameron looks at the evolution of positive leadership and its continuing importance

• Camp Goodtime By John Coady

• Regional Snapshot: Cambodia By John Godwin

• A Glimmer of Hope for Microbicides By Jason Appleby and Abi Groves

• Challenges in AIDS Vaccine Research and Development in the 21st Century by Dr. P. Jeyarathan

Updated 8 April 2009

Vol. 7.1

• Ita tells me to: Bridget Haire talks to Ita Buttrose
• When I first met AFAO By David Menadue
• Implementing a Vision – Towards a Whole of Community Response to HIV/AIDS in the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander CommunityBy Michael Costello & Colin Ross
• HIV Australia: regional postcard: A snapshot of Indonesia’s epidemic and Australia’s assistance to the response By John Godwin
• Hidden lives: A history of Positive Women By Jennifer Power
• World AIDS Day 20th Anniversary - a personal reflection By Garrett Prestage

Updated 17 September 2008

 Vol. 6 No. 3

• Whose safety? Mandatory sexual health testing in the sex industry Janelle Fawkes looks at problems associated with mandatory sexual health testing
• Trials and tribulations of ‘finding good staff’ at the Sydney Medically Supervised Injecting Centre Collette McGrath
• The new health training package – new opportunities for the HIV community sector Trish Langdon looks at the new Health Training Package from the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council
• National Cultural Competency Project Nandini Ray reports on the project to build cultural competency in the HIV sector
• Too much for some, or not enough for all? The latest international debate: Does AIDS get too much of the pie? Andy Quan on recent debates over AIDS funding
• Informing the forces in north-east India Jayna Rust reports on HIV among military personnel in nort-east India

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18 March 2008

Vol 6. No. 2

• Where history meets experience: living long term with HIV Jeffrey Grierson looks at the changing meaning of living with HIV
• ‘HIV positive community’: a thing of the past? Russell Westacott looks at the implications of improvements in HIV treatments for notions of positive ‘community’.
• HIV living: the golden years Rob Lake reflects on changes in the meanings of HIV among gay men and HIV epidemic and its implications for health promotion and support services.
• The Gothenburg Lecture: AIDS, Sex and Globalisation Professor Dennis Altman asks us to think about HIV/AIDS in the era of globalisation.
• Care and support: the role of volunteers John Hall from VAC/GMHC reflects on the changing role of volunteers in providing services for people with HIV

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19 November 2007

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Vol 6. No. 1

• Biomedical Prevention Bridget Haire gives an overview of the developments, emerging technologies and challenges in the growing field of Biomedical Prevention.
• Far From Home: Migration and HIV With the recent media and government attention on HIV and immigration, Abi Groves looks at the reality facing HIV positive people attempting to migrate to Australia.
• The Ice Pipe Made Me Do It The ANEX Amphetamine Conference was held in Sydney in September 2006. Kerri Shying reflects on her conference experience.

Vol. 5 No. 4

HIV and heterosexuality

• HIV Infection attributed to heterosexual contact Ann McDonald provides a comprehensive overview of heterosexual HIV transmission from 1996-2005.
• HIV and heterosexuality in Aboriginal communities in WA HIV impacts heterosexual Aboriginal people's cultural expectations and markers of gender and heterosexuality.
• Masculinity and sexuality How does HIV shape the identity of heterosexual positive men, ask ASHA PERSSON and DAVID BARTON.
• Notes from the Trenches DAVID BARTON discusses peer support prorgams for HIV positive heterosexuals.
• The feminisation of HIV With the global face of HIV changing, it's time to challenge the stereotypes of HIV prevention and treatment in Australia. By MARSHA EISENBERG, EFFIE KATSAROS and BARBARA LUISI.
• Get it Straight ASHA PERSSON, DAVID BARTON and WENDY RICHARDS provide an overview of the Straightpoz study which explores the experience of living with HIV heterosexually
• Do you tell? The unique experience of HIV positive mothers and disclosure is explored by KARALYN MCDONALD.
• Condoms, consent and pleasure Research on the communication and consent of to condom use among adolescents is explored by DR NICOLE VITELLONE.
• Swinging subcultures KATH ALBURY discusses the sexual health knowledge among swingers, BDSM players. bisexuals and bi-curious couples.
• Condom use among heterosexual men the sexual cultures on young men and women are changing. MICHAEL FLOOD reports on how this is impacting on condom use.
• Treatments, conception and pregnancy KIRSTY MACHON provides and update on the experience of HIV for pregnant women and those wanting children.

Vol. 5 No. 3

• Anwernekenhe 4 Michael Costello reports on the fourth Anwernekenhe conference which brought together people from the gay, sistergirl and broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
• Papua New Guinea – epicentre of HIV in the Asia Pacific region Papua New Guinea, which sits on Australia’s doorstep, is in the midst of an HIV explosion. Sharyn Casey reports on the work being done with people at risk.
• Health records online Changing government guidelines could soon see a person’s entire medical history available online. Abigail Groves reports on the pros and cons of the system for HIV positive people.
• UNGASS reflections Bill Whittaker attended the 2006 meeting of the United nations General Assembly on the impact of HIV/AIDS. He looks at what has been achieved since the 2001 declaration.
• HIV- Timor’s future crisis? With 40 percent of the population living below the poverty line and a low understanding of HIV prevention, East Timor is on the brink of an HIV epidemic reports Sharyn Casey.

Bangkok Crisis

Vol. 5 No. 2

October - December 2005

• Bangkok’s MSM HIV explosion Bangkok’s HIV seroprevalence has almost tripled in the past five years. DON BAXTER investigates the complex reasons behind the catastrophic rise and warns that other large Asian cities may follow down a similar path.

• Coping with co infection HIV/Hepatitis C co infection is a growing is public health problem worldwide. In Australia, almost 20 percent of HIV positive people are co infected with either hepatitis B or C. SHARYN CASEY speaks to one man about his treatment options and experiences.

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• International and national news

Vol. 5 No. 1

July - September 2005

• A positive life NEIL BOAL discusses what it has been like to live with HIV for more than 20 years.
• HIV prevention in the United States – implications for the Australian response RUSSELL WESTACOTT warns that Australia needs to take heed to the current HIV prevention efforts in the United States to avoid a deep disconnect between community and government planning.
• Through the looking glass The Australian Government’s response to overseas aid will provide a fresh look for where the country is heading in its response to HIV in the region. JOHN GODWIN outlines the White Paper on the Australian Aid Program.
• Asian tsunami – the disaster continues ROBERT BALDWIN describes the ongoing impact of the tsunami on the Aceh province’s HIV positive community.
• Japan’s response to HIV The 7^th International Congress on AIDS in the Asia Pacific might have been held in one of the countries major cities, but the Japanese Government didn’t seem to notice. SALLY CAMERON reports.
• Asia Pacific overview The Indigenous populations of several Asian countries face unique challenges in regards to HIV, reports KEITH BALL.

Prevention

Vol. 4 No. 3

March - May 2005

• PREParing the facts KIRSTY MACHON questions the misinformation, controversy and conspiracy theories surrounding a proposed PREP trial among sex workers in Cambodia and Cameroon.
• Prevention: Why is it relevant for HIV positive gay men? Is HIV prevention really ‘about’ HIV positive gay men or is it about protecting negative gay men from positive men? GEOFF HONNOR reports.
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Human Rights

Vol. 4 No. 2

December 2004 - February 2005

• Back to the futures So what’s changed asks Dr JEFFREY GRIERSON in analysing data from the past four Futures studies.

• HIV and the Asian tsunami The tsunami disaster is more far reaching that the emotional, physical and psychological destruction we have witnessed. The impact on HIV infection rates needs to be closely considered in the rebuilding efforts, reports MARINA CARMEN.

• HIV and human rights: power prejudice and prevention BRIDGET HAIRE looks at HIV prevention research and argues that initiatives must seek to involve women in ways that enhance their autonomy.

• Thinking globally ANDY QUAN takes a look at key regional and international HIV and AIDS issues.

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HIV Australia: Bangkok Conference reports

Vol. 4 No. 1

September - November 2004

Facing the Challenge DON BAXTER presents an overview of the XV International AIDS Conference in Bangkok, 2004 – the advances made and the challenges still facing the Asia-Pacific region.

Challenges and contradictions ANDY QUAN reports from the XV International AIDS Conference in Bangkok.

Sex work and empowermentSex workers had a high profile at the Bangkok Conference but stigma and discrimination remain, JANELLE FAWKES reports.

Women's issues at BangkokSUSAN PAXTON explores the impact of gender inequality on global HIV-infection rates and treatment.

More than a media opportunity?The role of human rights issues within the context of HIV needs to be addressed more fully in future, argues JOHN GODWIN.

Back to the drawing boardAttending the 2004 AIDS Vaccine Conference in Lausanne, ANDY QUAN reports that the search for a successful HIV vaccine is far from over.

Rights matterDENNIS ALTMAN's Jonathan Mann Memorial Lecture from the XV International AIDS Conference.

A Myanmar HIV storyA first-hand account by ROBERT BALDWIN of the work being done to combat rising HIV-infection rates in Myanmar.

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HIV Australia - The Crystal issue

Vol. 3. No. 4

June - August 2004

• Crystal Meth in the Australian Gay Context SEAN SLAVIN Presents an overview of crystal meth usage in Australia, its physical, psychological and social effects, and the methods that can be used by HIV educators to reduce harm.
• Crystal methamphetamine use and unsafe sex (PDF 26 KB 8 pp.) PATRICK RAWSTORNE and HEATHER WORTH question the assumption of a causal relationship between the crystal meth usage and HIV infection and argues for a broader sociological approach to the issue.
• The STI That Dare Not Speak its Name Explores the relationship between genital herpes and HIV infection and the education strategies that could reduce herpes transmission and break down the link between the two viruses.
• Superinfection - A Changing Picture Presents a number of case studies that reveal the existence of HIV superinfection but raise the question of frequency, impact and consequences for HIV-positive people.
• National Drug Strategy 2004-2009 Cheryl Wilson (CEO) and Emma Saleeba (Policy Officer) of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) respond to the National Drug Strategy 2004-2009.

The education issue

Vol. 3. No. 3 March - May 2004

• Preaching to the converted COLIN BATROUNEY reports on work which examines fear appeals in health promotion.
• The view from herePHIL CARSWELL, a veteran in HIV/AIDS education and politics, shares his views on the lessons he’s learned in the past 20 years.
• Preparing for PREPDEAN MURPHY discusses the issue of pre-exposure prophylaxis - a hot topic in the HIV sector.
• Which way to the gay men’s room?ROSS DUFFIN explores the challenges facing HIV educators and health promotion messages.
• Shifts in youth education neededSTEPHEN SCOTT questions the focus of HIV education work with young gay men.

art of handsVol. 3, No. 2December 2003 - February 2004

• MICHAEL HURLEY, SAMANTHA CROY AND KIRSTY MACHON examine the Australian media approach to recent rises in infections.
• The impact of HIV on people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds was on the agenda at the recent ASHM conference.
• ANDY QUAN attended a regional roundtable which focussed on increasing treatment access in ASEAN countries and the role of media.
• Changes in new diagnoses in the UK. KATY SINKA reports.
• ANDY QUAN takes a look at the latest in HIV vaccines.

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HIV on the rise

Vol. 3. No 1September -November 2003

• Key representatives from the respective Health Departments and AIDS Councils in NSW, Victoria and Queensland discuss why the rises have occurred and outline how they plan to respond.
• MICHAEL HURLEY looks at the current – and possibly ongoing - challenges facing Australia in its response to the rises in HIV infections.
• The visibility of HIV is rising yet no one seems to be talking about lipodystrophy, reports ASHA PERSSON.
• ROBERT ATTWOOD outlines the changing needs ofpeople with HIV and complex needs.

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Women + HIV

Vol. 2 No. 4 June/August 2003

• KATH VALLENTINE shares her story and talks about some of the issues facing positive Australian woman.
• DR KATHERINE BROWN on the case for HIV testing in pregnant women in Australia.
• KATH ALBURYon contemporary sexualities.
• "STRIP" for me, big boy - a model of sexual health care in the ACT.
• MICHAEL FLOODdiscusses why young heterosexual men in Australia do not use condoms.
• ANDY QUAN reports on participating in the International Treatment Preparedness Summit held in Cape Town, South Africa in mid-March.

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L - R: Aston Williams,
Gabe McCarthy, Frank Farmer.
Photo: Jamie Dunbar.

Changing faces

Vol. 2. No. 3, April/May 2003

• David Edler asks, Would Charles Dickens recognise the government's welfare reform changes?
• Henrike Korner reports on the experiences of positive people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• David Menadue looks at current issues facing PLWHA
• Kirsty Machon reports on funding for New-Fill
• Asha Persson details the findings of research on the pyschosocial effects of lipodystrophy.
• Dennis Altman and Michael O'Keefe debate the impact the war on terror will have on HIV/AIDS.

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L-R: Helen Berem,
Margaret Anjo.
Photo: Tim Winbourne

Focus on the Asia-Pacific

Vol.2. No. 2,November/December 2002

• Robert Baldwin and Susan Paxton report on the GIPA initiative.
• Sally Moore and Bridget Gardner on a peer education model working with injecting drug users in China.
• Diana G. Mendoza on HIV transmission in the Philippines.
• Andy Quan reports on The Asian Regional Non Government Organisation (NGO) Consultation on the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
• Joe Thomas looks at the challenges of HIV prevention in East Timor.
• Chris W Green reflects on Indonesia's AIDS epidemic.
• Preventing an HIV epidemic in the Pacific Islands.
• Chris Puplick comments on HIV/AIDS in the Asia Pacific with a focus on China.

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Cipri Martinez.
Photo: Tim Winbourne

Views from Barcelona
the 14th International conference on HIV/AIDS

Vol. 2. No. 1September/October 2002

• Karalyn McDonald reports on women and reproductive health.
• Robin Gorna looks at the UNGASS Declaration.
• Chris Puplickquestions the relevance of the XIV World AIDS Conference
• John Rule asks who came up with the concept of HIV optimism.

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Crystal Johnson at
Anwernekenhe III.
Photo: Tim Winbourne

Vol. 1. No. 4

June/July 2002

• The third Indigenous, gay, and sistergirl conference, Anwernekenhe Conference;
• criticisms of budget moves to drastically tighten eligibility for disability support and to increase patient co-payments under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS);
• a snapshot of findings from the Futures III survey of HIV positive Australians; primary HIV infection;
• and the response to HIV and PLWHA in rural areas.

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HIV Treatment Access and Impact

Vol 1. No.3 March/April 2002

• A campaign to distribute generic antiretrovirals in a South African township;
• cheaper monitoring systems and affordable HIV treatment in the developing world;
• the future of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme; and treatments policy.

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Photo: James King Holmes

HIV Testing

Vol.1. No.2.February - March 2002
This issue focusses onHIV testing. Other features are:improving access to HACC services; responding to the drug using situation in Calcutta; modernisingAustralia's drugs policy.

 

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Volume one, Number One

December 2001 - January 2002

• The uncertain future of Australian HIV/AIDS Research;
• HIV prevention in drug using populations;
• Sex work content at the Sixth ICAAP;
• China faces up to AIDS; HIV vaccines; and
• Reviewing the Fourth National AIDS Strategy.

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