Post Exposure Prophylaxis

PEP - Act Fast, 72 Hours Is What You've Got

PEP or 'Post-Exposure-Prophylaxis' is a 4-week course of medication to avoid HIV infection after being exposed to the virus. It is not a 'morning-after-pill' and it is not guaranteed to work. Available to download in pdf format.

Click to view PEP Posters:

Version One - PEP Poster (red)
Version Two - PEP Poster (blue)
Version Three - PEP Poster (black)

A Closer Walk
DVD & Study Guide

A Closer Walk is the first film to provide a definitive portrayal of humankind's confrontation with the global AIDS epidemic.

Directed, written and produced by OscarT nominee Robert Bilheimer, narrated by Glenn Close and Will Smith, the film explores the intricate relationship between health, dignity, and human rights, and shows how the harsh realities of AIDS in the world are an expression of the way the world is.

Produced in Australia by YEAH, the study guide offers an introduction to teachers, parents and students about AIDS in the world. The guide includes activities that are designed to encourage students to explore the issues surrounding AIDS from a human rights perspective as well as providing basic factual information. Specific learning outcomes make this guide simple and effective to use in the classroom.

2 copies of this kit are available for loan from the Darling House Community Library at ACSA or contact YEAH to purchase copies.

Having a life

Having a Life is a resource developed by the AFAO/ NAPWA Education Team in which HIV + people describe the experience of living with HIV / AIDS. Read positive people's stories about identity, disclosure, making babies, and more.

HIV Futures 5

The Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society ( ARCSHS ) conducts a national program of social research focusing on the lived experience of HIV. The HIV Futures Surveys are conducted every 2 years and the latest - 'HIV Futures 5' was completed by 982 HIV positive Australians from all states and territories.
Also available to download in pdf format.

HIV tests & treatments - 2009 edition

‘HIV Tests & Treatments” is a newly updated resource that describes the currently available antiviral drugs for the treatment and management of HIV infection. It also describes some common tests used to monitor the health of people with HIV, and how these tests can be used to help you look after your health, or make decisions about starting, stopping or changing antiviral treatments.

This booklet is designed for all people with HIV, whether you have been recently diagnosed, or have known about your HIV positive status for some time. The information enclosed is designed to help you:

• understand how HIV antiviral treatments work, and what HIV drugs are currently available;
• understand the different tests which might be suggested by your doctor to help monitor your health; and
• work with your doctor to agree on the most appropriate HIV treatment and management strategy for you – whether this is with or without antiviral drugs.

It also contains some information about:

• phenotyping and genotyping (commonly referred to as resistance testing);
• drug side effects and how they might be managed; and
• tips and tricks for getting the most out of your medications

Also available to download in pdf format.

A guide for HIV positive people & health professionals, this resource contains useful information about managing side-effects through complementary therapy, medical and drug treatments. It is organised by type of side-effect rather than by specific HIV drug (or drug class), and covers effects such as diarrhoea, headache, peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, anaemia, night sweats, skin problems, blood sugar changes, cholesterol, and liver and kidney problems. Also included is an extensive glossary of terms and information about how to find a qualified practitioner in various complementary medicine modalities.
Alao available to download in pdf format.

Next Steps - Reprinted January 2010

A new resource from AFAO for people recently diagnosed with HIV.

The booklet covers a range of topics including treatments and monitoring, transmitting and preventing HIV, safe sex, relationships, sexually transmitted infections, legal rights, health maintenance, women's issues and the stages of adapting after diagnosis.
Also available to download in pdf format.

The States You're In

A small and discreet booklet for HIV positive and HIV negative gay men who live in rural and regional areas. Discusses being gay and living in the country as well as travelling, sex away from home, and the gay scene in Australian cities.
No longer in print, available to download in pdf format only.

Top Tips for Living Well With HIV

is a new AFAO resource produced in collaboration with representatives from NAPWA, PLWHA NSW and ACON.

The 25 tips cover a range of issues that have been identified as among the most important things people with HIV need to know about managing their health and well being in 2007. Tips include dealing with side effects, managing recreational drugs, health monitoring and social support.
Also available to download in pdf format.

This resource provides information about sexual identity and coming out as an older gay man as well as important information about health and safe sex.