Fact sheets
Our fact sheets were created to help you easily access information and raise awareness and knowledge of issues that impact the health and wellbeing of all people with and affected by HIV.
We engage in partnerships to bring together current information from researchers, health care professionals and people with HIV to produce these fact sheets for you.
The content of our fact sheets was checked for accuracy and all references to programs and contacts were accurate at the time of publication. We endeavour to correct errors on our website as we become aware of them.
We encourage readers to make every effort to ensure any information found on our website is up to date and relevant for their needs. If you wish to order any of our fact sheets or resources please download a Resources Order Form and return it to Positive Life NSW. All resources listed are free of charge however large orders may incur postage fees.
 | Balancing act: HIV and cancerPUBLISHED 2009 As the HIV population ages there is an increasing risk of other health conditions like cancer, so regular monitoring is even more important. This fact sheet is based on personal experiences and clinical expertise. It offers information on cancer prevention, monitoring and management, and shares some strategies on dealing with a cancer diagnosis, and enhancing quality of life. |
 | Living with HIV and hepatitis CPUBLISHED 2009 We know a lot about HIV, but some of us may not know as much about hep C. An estimated 13% of people with HIV in Australia also have hep C. Some people could underestimate the impact of hep C because they still see HIV as being more serious. This fact sheet is based on personal experiences and clinical expertise. It shares some strategies on living with HIV and hep C, and enhancing quality of life. |
 | Just a part of life... Disclosing to your childPUBLISHED 2008
This fact sheet looks at why and how you might disclose your HIV status
to your child. It also shares some of the views and experiences of
parents who have not yet disclosed. Every family’s situation is
different, with different considerations and circumstances to weigh up. |
 | Dealing with diarrhoeaPUBLISHED 2007 Many people with HIV have experienced diarrhoea and this can have a significant impact on their quality of life. Diarrhoea can be caused by HIV itself, by viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections, by medicines or by contamination of food because of poor food hygiene. Stress and emotional problems are other causes. This fact sheet looks at ways some HIV positive people deal with diarrhoea. |
 | Positive sex and riskPUBLISHED 2007 Positive sex and risk: What does risk mean after a positive diagnosis? Do boundaries and attitudes to sex change? How do we think or talk about risk? This fact sheet looks at sex and risk and offers strategies and practical tips on how they play out in the lives of positive gay men. For many, this is a considered process, which weighs the pleasures and the risks. |
 | Living with risk and taking controlPUBLISHED 2007 Sex and risk: Why do we take risks? How do I manage risk and take control? If I have had unsafe sex what can I do to take back control? And how do I deal with a positive diagnosis? This fact sheet looks at how gay men manage risk. It also offers strategies and practical tips on taking back control after a risk event, the subsequent testing for HIV and dealing with a positive diagnosis. |