Stigma
I told my Mum I was living with HIV. I love her for what she did next.
If someone in your family has told you they’re living with HIV, I want to share a bit of my story with you, in the…
A good friend has just told you they’re living with HIV. What should you do?
A friend of yours has recently told you they’re living with HIV. There’s probably a lot going through your head right now. You might be…
The guy you’re seeing just told you he’s HIV positive. What now?
You’ve been seeing someone pretty great for a while now. You’ve had dinners and movie nights. You know what coffee they drink and how they…
HIV myths busted
There is a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to HIV, both with how it’s transmitted and what it’s like living with HIV…
How an uncomfortable chat made me a better ally online
I had an uncomfortable chat on Grindr not long ago. It did not start badly. He was exactly what I was looking for in a…
Unstoppable, unashamed, undetectable.
Have you heard of U=U? It stands for Undetectable = Untransmittable and it’s really something incredible. U=U refers to people living with HIV who take…
Why Access to Free HIV Treatment Is Important for Me
This article was written by community contributor S.A.M. and is also available in Simplified Chinese. When reading the exciting news on the Ending HIV website…
Courtney Act Talks HIV Stigma
This World AIDS Day (December 1st, 2021) we spoke with drag superstar Courtney Act about what it means to be a fierce ally for people…
Confront HIV/AIDS Stigma and Come Together as an Ally
This article is also available in Simplified Chinese. Earlier this year I watched a British TV drama called “It’s a Sin.” It’s a story about a…
It’s time to be an ally and end HIV stigma
It’s time to think positive about HIV and end HIV stigma. But what does that really mean, and how? Well, for starters, it’s time to…
Overcoming HIV – a short story
First being diagnosed feels like you have been given a life sentence. You feel isolated and alone. You are left within the whirlwind of your…
We’re ending HIV transmission for all
It’s fair to say that in NSW we’ve seen a dramatic transformation within the HIV landscape in the last decade. As we’ve reached the 2020…
What’s the T with HIV stigma?
WARNING: This article contains references to RuPaul’s Drag Race and drag culture. *tongue pop* Ok henny, the time has come to talk HIV stigma. It’s…
This Mardi Gras, How Do You Do It?
We have come a great distance to arrive at this year’s 40th Mardi Gras parade. From what started as a political protest and Day of…