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Stigma & Discrimination
Discriminating against those living with HIV can stop people from testing, talking about their HIV status or getting the treatment they need.
It is also illegal!
Following are some resources to assist in understanding just what is HIV related stigma and discrimination and where to get assistance.
Download What is HIV Stigma and Discrimination?
HIV Australia: Vol. 7. 3: Stigma and discrimination
Excellent articles on HIV related stigma and discrimination
Reporting HIV in Australia: Information for Journalists 2009
This resource includes a language guide, facts about HIV and AIDS, backgrounders to the epidemic in Australia and globally, information about transmission, testing, treatment, prevention and legal regulation, as well as a guide to principles for reporting on HIV and AIDS.
Training in HIV issues:
Workforce Development Program (WDP) builds the capacity of workers in hepatitis, HIV and sexual health across NSW through organisational and skill development
The Albion Street Centre a facility of the South East Sydney and Illawarra Health Service, it is a community based, multidisciplinary centre dealing exclusively with HIV and clinical management, counselling, research, prevention and education.
Have you experienced discrimination because you're HIV positive?
Contact Positive Life NSW
Tel: (02) 9361 6011 or email.
Help is also available from other organisations. Visit the following web sites to obtain more information about what to do if you have experienced discrimination:
Health Care Complaints Commission
Tel: 1800 043 159
HIV/AIDS Legal Centre Inc. (NSW)
Tel: 1800 063 060
Anti-Discrimination Board
Tel: 1800 670 812 (Tollfree for rural and regional NSW only)
Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission
Tel: 1300 656 419