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ABOUT HIV AIDS
FAQs on HIV / AIDS
How do you get HIV? I think I've been exposed to HIV, what do I do? What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? This section answers these and other frequently asked questions about HIV infection and AIDS.

The HIV antibody test
The HIV antibody test is a blood test to find out if you have come into contact with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV....read more

Safe sex
Safe sex is any sexual activity that prevents semen, vaginal fluid or blood from entering the bloodstream of another person. Read on for more information.

Safe drug use
HIV, hepatitis C and other infections can be passed on through sharing injecting equipment. Read on for more information about safe using.

The HIV epidemic
This section has the latest reported figures for the HIV epidemic globally and in Australia as well as links to websites with more detailed reports.This page last updated 2nd February 2009.

For students
This section will assist students in finding the info they want on this website.

HIV acronyms
This list of acronyms includes organisations, conditions and groups specific to the Australian HIV sector. It is not intended as a comprehensive global list. Last updated 7 December 2009.

What you can do
Make a donation or volunteer for charities or community organisations involved in HIV/AIDS work in Australia and the region.