World AIDs Day

Today we recognise World AIDS Day. A time to honour those living with HIV, remember those we’ve lost, and stand together to break stigma and raise awareness.

Did you know?  

• Around 29,000 people are currently living with HIV in Australia.

• Over 90% of people in Australia living with HIV know their status.

• Treatment is now highly effective – people on treatment can live long, healthy lives.

• U = U → Undetectable = Untransmittable – when treatment makes the virus undetectable, it cannot be passed on.

• Globally, 39 million people are living with HIV.

• Since the epidemic began, 40.4 million people have died from AIDS-related illnesses worldwide.

 Testing is key. Support is powerful. Stigma hurts.

Let’s continue to:

 Promote regular testing

 Support our community

 End stigma

 Stand together