New website on HIV and Aboriginal communities
A new website, www.ATSIHIV.org.au, has been launched as the go-to resource on HIV for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and community health services across Australia.
What is on the website?
The website gives accessible and relevant information on HIV – on how HIV is transmitted, on HIV prevention, and on providing care and support for people in our community who live with HIV.
It contains clear information on the basics of HIV transmission risks, with strong emphasis on condom use, as well as information on harm reduction for injecting drug users and new prevention tools such as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
It explains the need for regular HIV testing, and provides tips and resources for dealing with an HIV diagnosis.
Throughout the website the safety and effectiveness of modern HIV treatment medications is stressed – including the role of ‘treatment as prevention’ in preventing onward transmission.
The website has also been designed to support community health professionals, educators and health promoters, with information on latest data on HIV among A&TSI communities, key research projects, and links provided for other useful online resources on HIV.
www.ATSIHIV.org.au has been developed by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) with funding provided by the Commonwealth Department of Health.
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