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26 March 2025

CONNECTing at risk communities nationally with rapid HIV Testing

On this episode of HIV Australia, Dr Nikki Sullivan and Zara Boulton discuss CONNECT, that’s going national. By placing HIV self-test kits in vending machines at public spaces like universities and sex-on-premises venues, CONNECT offers a convenient, private, and accessible way for people to test at home. Originally launched in Adelaide, the project has received positive feedback for its simplicity and privacy. Now expanding across Australia, CONNECT continues to provide multilingual resources to support HIV prevention and help reduce transmission rates. Tune in to learn more about this innovative, nationwide approach to HIV testing.

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10 October 2024

Empowering Change: Exploring Freedom State and Freedom X with WAAC

Join Marcus Shaw from WAAC as he sits down with the incredible WAAC team—Steph Marshall, Brooke Bennet, Alannah de Munck, and Shane Early—to explore the Freedom State and Freedom X projects. In this episode of Health Equity Matters HIV Australia, they delve into how these initiatives are empowering the LGBTIQA+ community across Western Australia, fostering inclusivity, and driving social change. Have a listen for inspiring stories, insights, and the vital work being done to enhance health equity for all!

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27 May 2024

Working Effectively with Transgender Communities

In this HIV Australia podcast we hear from Jasmine Flecher and Yeşim Karasu from ACON’s Transhub where they discuss ways to work effectively with transgender communities.

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23 April 2024

Issues of Data Collection for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities

In this HIV Australia podcast Health Equity Matters talks with Ela Naruka from the Kirby Institute, Chris Lemoh from the Victorian African Health Action Network and Daniel Coase from the Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia discuss the issue of data collection for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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24 January 2024

HIV Cure Research in 2024

In this HIV Australia podcast Heather Ellis from Positive Women Victoria talks with Dr Jillian Lau clinical researcher at the Doherty Institute and several major hospitals in Melbourne to talk about HIV cure research in 2024. Published: January 2024

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26 June 2023

Experiences accessing healthcare for culturally and linguistically diverse trans women living with HIV

In this HIV Australia podcast, Jimmy Chen from the National Association of People with HIV Australia talks with Peach who is trans woman who migrated from Thailand and shares her experiences accessing healthcare for culturally and linguistically diverse trans women living with HIV. Published: June 2023

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29 May 2023

The impacts of racism on access to healthcare for Brotherboys

In this episode of the Indigenous podcast series, the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance are joined by several Brotherboys to discuss the impacts of racism and access to healthcare. Published: May 2023

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31 March 2023

Young and Positive

In this episode, Patty Whatley speaks with Dr Lisa Wojciechowski who talks about the Young and Positive research study, the first national study in Australia to document the perspectives of young people (aged 18-29) living with HIV. Published: March 2023

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30 June 2022

Late HIV diagnoses among people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background in Australia

In this episode, Dr Skye McGregor from the Kirby Institute talks about late HIV diagnoses among people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background in Australia and shed light on some of the latest data. You can also find Dr McGregor's Blog late HIV diagnoses among people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background in Australia here.

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26 September 2019

Presentation: Teddy Cook, ACON, Prof. Martin Holt, CSRH, UNSW and Mish Pony, Scarlet Alliance present on the Australian Trans and Gender Diverse Sexual Health Survey – May 2019

A presentation by Teddy Cook, ACON, Professor Martin Holt, CSRH, UNSW and Mish Pony Scarlet Alliance at the AFAO Members’ Meeting May 2019 on some of the key findings from the inaugural Australian Trans and Gender Diverse Sexual Health Survey.

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9 July 2019

Presentation: Janelle Fawkes, DecrimQLD and Leanne Melling, SWOP NT – May 2019

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26 June 2019

Interview: Samantha Edmonds from the National LGBTI Health Alliance – June 2019

An interview with Samantha Edmonds, Silver Rainbow National Project Manager, from the National LGBTI Health Alliance about issues for LGBTI people ageing in light of the Royal Commission into Aged Care.

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1 April 2019

In Conversation: Professor Sharon Lewin AO from the Doherty Institute – March 2019

An interview with Professor Sharon Lewin AO from the Doherty Institute explaining the London Patient and what this means for HIV cure research.

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28 June 2018

Healthcare and research needs for trans and gender diverse people

An interview with Teddy Cook from PASH.tm (the Peer Advocacy Network for the Sexual Health of Trans Masculinities) at the AFAO Members’ Meeting in May 2018.

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28 June 2018

HIV and mobility

An interview with Gai Stackpool from the Multicultural HIV and Hepatitis Service in NSW at the AFAO Members’ Meeting in May 2018.

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28 June 2018

Sexualised use of drugs

An interview with Dr Adam Bourne from ARCSHS (the Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health and Society) at Latrobe University at the AFAO Members’ Meeting in May 2018.

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3 August 2017

Undetectable equals untransmittable

In this AFAO interview Cipri Martinez and David Menadue from NAPWHA and Ben Bavinton from The Kirby Institute discuss the latest research findings that indicate that an undetectable viral means that a person with HIV does not transmit the virus.

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27 February 2025

Yarns Heal – Empowering Conversations for Change

This podcast highlights the groundbreaking Yarns Heal Pilot project, designed to address the ongoing mental health challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Through culturally secure, inclusive, and discrimination-free support, hear how 2Spirits is working towards creating spaces where everyone can thrive - free from violence and stigma. Yarns Heal is a step towards safer, more inclusive spaces where individuals are empowered to be their true, complete selves.

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26 June 2024

Experiences of accessing healthcare for culturally and linguistically diverse women with HIV

In this HIV Australia podcast, Jimmy Chen from the National Association of People with HIV Australia talks with Melenia Mugamu, who is from Zimbabwe and is living with HIV, and shares her lived experience in accessing healthcare for culturally and linguistically diverse women with HIV.

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20 May 2024

Monitoring and Addressing HIV-Related Stigma in Australia

In this HIV Australia podcast, Dr Timothy Broady, Senior Research Fellow, at the Centre for Social Research in Health at the University of NSW talks with Health Equity Matters about the findings from the Stigma Indicators Monitoring Project.

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17 April 2024

Interpretation of the National HIV Quarterly Report

In this HIV Australia podcast Health Equity Matters talks with Dr Skye McGregor from the Kirby institute sharing the latest data from the National HIV Quarterly Report.

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31 August 2023

CONNECTing at risk communities with rapid HIV Testing

In this episode, Jack Crnjanin and Dr Nikki Sullivan from SAMESH discuss the CONNECT Project in Adelaide which provides access to rapid HIV self-test kits to strengthen pathways to treatment and support. Published: August 2023

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14 June 2023

Menopause and Women Living With HIV

In this HIV Australia podcast Heather Ellis, from Positive Women Victoria talks about menopause for Women Living With HIV. (this podcast comes from a recording of Positive Women Victoria’s webinar on Menopause and Women Living With HIV) Published: June 2023

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29 May 2023

The impacts of racism on access to healthcare for Sistergirls

In this episode of the Indigenous podcast series, the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance are joined by several Sistergirls to discuss the impacts of racism and access to healthcare. Published: May 2023

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4 December 2022

The impacts of racism on access to healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Living with HIV

In this second episode of the Indigenous podcast series, we hear from members of the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA). Colin Ross, Michael Doyle, Michelle Tobin, Bev Greet and Michael Brown discuss the impacts of racism on access to healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with HIV. Published: December 2022

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19 March 2020

Briefing: BBVs and STIs and COVID-19 – Thursday 19 March – noon – 1pm.

Briefing: BBVs and STIs and COVID-19 - Thursday 19 March - noon - 1pm.

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15 August 2019

Interview: Ronivin Garcia Pagtakhan, Founder and Executive Director of LoveYourself in the Philippines – May 2019

An interview with Ronivin Garcia Pagtakhan, Founder and Executive Director of LoveYourself in the Philippines about what it's like for gay men from countries like the Philippines traveling to countries like Australia.

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8 July 2019

Interview: Kate Aubusson from the Sydney Morning Herald – May 2019

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25 June 2019

Presentation: Professor Andrew Grulich from the Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales – May 2019

A presentation by Professor Andrew Grulich at the AFAO Members' Meeting May 2019 giving an overview of the evidence for on-demand (or event-based) PrEP, and highlighting when it is not suitable for some people, including for women and men of trans experience.

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6 February 2019

In Conversation: The Hon Dr Neal Blewett AC and the Hon Dr Peter Baume AC – November 2018

An interview with the Hon Dr Neal Blewett AC and the Hon Dr Peter Baume AC on the bipartisanship that defined Australia’s early response to the HIV epidemic.

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28 June 2018

Consumption in our communities: alcohol and other drugs

An interview with Dr Nadine Ezard (Clinical Director of Alcohol and Drugs at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney) at the AFAO Members’ Meeting in May 2018.

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28 June 2018

The impact of living with HIV for culturally and linguistically diverse people

An interview with Donatella Cifali from the Multicultural HIV and Hepatitis Service in NSW at the AFAO Members’ Meeting in May 2018.

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26 February 2018

Improving HIV research for trans and gender diverse people

Improving HIV research for trans and gender diverse people

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21 June 2017

Greg Owen interview

This AFAO interview with UK PrEP activist Greg Owen explores what motivated Greg to agitate for better access to PrEP for gay men in the UK.

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2 December 2024

Working Effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

In this episode of the HIV Australia podcast, we’re joined by Jinny-Jane Smith and Estelle Clarke from ACON’s First Nations team. Together, they share valuable insights on how to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Tune in to hear their expert perspectives on building meaningful partnerships and addressing the unique needs of First Nations peoples.

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26 June 2024

Let’s Talk Testing: The LET’S TEST Campaign

In this HIV Australia podcast Health Equity Matters talks with ACON's Jonathan Weiss and Jinny-Jane Smith about the LET'S TEST campaign and its unique strategy to reach different parts of community.

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14 May 2024

The impacts of racism on access to healthcare for gay, bi, and men who have sex with men

In this episode of the Indigenous podcast series, the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance discuss the impacts of racism and access to healthcare for gay, bi and men who have sex with men.

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18 March 2024

Long-term trends in gay and bisexual men’s behaviour, and the impacts of COVID-19

In this HIV Australia podcast Professor Martin Holt from the Centre for Social research in Health shares the findings from a study on the long-term trends in gay and bisexual men’s behaviour, and the impacts of COVID-19. Published: March 2024

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11 July 2023

Experiences of accessing healthcare for culturally and linguistically diverse people living with HIV

In this HIV Australia podcast, Jimmy Chen from the National Association of People with HIV Australia talks with Carlos, who is originally from Chile and is living with HIV, and shares their experiences accessing healthcare for culturally and linguistically diverse people living with HIV. Published: June 2023

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7 June 2023

The impacts of racism on access to healthcare for Prisons and Incarceration

In this episode of the Indigenous podcast series, the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance discuss the impacts of racism and access to healthcare for Prisons and Incarceration. Published: June 2023

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28 April 2023

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HIV and Sexual health data: Where to next?

In this episode, Dr Skye McGregor and Robert Monaghan from The Kirby Institute talk about the most recent epidemiological HIV and sexual health data for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and some of its implications for consideration. Published: April 2023

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21 July 2022

The impacts of racism on access to healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

In this episode, we hear from members of the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA). Colin Ross, Michael Doyle, Michelle Tobin, Bev Greet and Eddie Synot discuss the Black Lives Matter movement and the impacts of racism on access to healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You can also find the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) Statement on Black Lives Matter here.

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27 September 2019

Presentation: A/Prof. Kathy Petoumenos, Kirby Institute, UNSW on people living with HIV ineligible for Medicare – May 2019

A presentation by Associate Professor Kathy Petoumenos, Kirby Institute, UNSW at the AFAO Members’ Meeting May 2019 on the findings from work conducted by NAPWHA and the Kirby Institute on people living with HIV ineligible for Medicare.

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15 August 2019

Interview: Ronivin Garcia Pagtakhan, Founder and Executive Director of LoveYourself in the Philippines – May 2019

An interview with Ronivin Garcia Pagtakhan, Founder and Executive Director of LoveYourself in the Philippines about the organisation and its work in the Philippines.

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1 July 2019

Interview: Associate Professor Christopher Fisher from the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University – June 2019

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4 June 2019

Interview: Dr Lisa Fitzgerald from the University of Queensland – November 2018

An interview with Dr Lisa Fitzgerald from the University of Queensland at the AFAO Members' Meeting in November 2018 about the experiences of people ageing with HIV from her recent research.

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29 June 2018

Research in Australia’s HIV response

An interview with Dr Jeanne Ellard, AFAO's Senior Research Officer.

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28 June 2018

HIV, cognitive health and dementia

An interview with Dr Lucette Cysique from the University of NSW at the AFAO Members’ Meeting in May 2018.

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28 June 2018

STIs in Australia and the potential for mouthwash as prevention?

An interview with Dr Christopher (Kit) Fairley (Director at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre) at the AFAO Members’ Meeting in May 2018.

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26 February 2018

HIV, cure, remission, challenges

HIV, cure, remission, challenges