The AIDS Action Council of the ACT provides services to the ACT community, aimed at eliminating further transmission of HIV and minimising the personal and social impacts of HIV and AIDS.
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Information sheet: A/H1N1 Infection (Swine Influenza) and HIV [PDF]
Newsletter June-July 2009: Living Well
Up Ya Bum Trivia Night Extravaganza!
A Trivia night and fundraising extravaganza as only Hush and the AIDS Action Council know how to do! There will be all sorts of prizes that you can win on the night - some for knowledge, others for skill, and others for sheer dumb luck! So get your teams ready, your thinking caps on, and come along to the Annual AIDS Action Council Up Ya Bum Trivia Night Extravaganza!
Saturday 11th July, 7:00pm til late. More information...
Do you want to PASH?
PASH is a study of gay and bisexual men about their experiences of and attitudes toward sex and pleasure. It'll help us understand how gay and bisexual men are thinking about their sexual health, and provide valuable information for health promotion efforts and policy development. The survey takes about 30 minutes to complete online.
Legal advice service
The AIDS Action Council is pleased to announce a new free and confidential legal advice service available to members and clients. The service is being launched in response to increasing requests from members and clients for advice and referrals for a variety of matters, where legal assistance is often the first step.
Same-Sex Law Reform and Pension Changes
Recent changes to Commonwealth legislation bring unprecedented equality for same-sex couples in Australia. There is, however, concern for those people who will be disadvantaged by the new changes.
The AIDS Action Council, a member of the National LGBT Health Alliance, believes there is a strong case for ‘grandfathering’ specifically for those currently aged over 55 years and for extended implementation for those under 55 and already receiving pensions and/or other benefits.
Discussion paper: Same-Sex Law Reform and Pension Changes: Savings provisions & other transitional arrangements [PDF 1.3MB].
If you have concerns or questions about the changes, please contact us.
The Treataware project aims to support people living with HIV make informed decisions about their treatments, and support their partnerships with doctors and clinicians.
The Treataware 1800 phone line has closed down as of 23 January after running for three months longer than originally scheduled. The other components of the campaign - the website www.treataware.
info , including the HIV clinical trials database, and the free booklet - will continue to be available.
The Treataware clinical trials database is the first publically searchable database of HIV clinical trials. If you are considering taking part in a clinical trial, you can find user-friendly information about it to inform your choices.
Getting the Best HIV Health Care is a free checklist guide to help people living with HIV to make the best decisions they can about their health, care and treatment. Get your free copy from your doctor, from PLWHA ACT or download the PDF.
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