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  1. hiv and aids

    all about hiv and aids including hiv transmission, how hiv spreads, prevention, symptoms, treatment, testing, letting sexual partners know, reducing stigma and where to get help.

  2. aids and equipment at home

    disability aids and equipment such as wheelchairs, walking frames and braces can help people with disabilities and the elderly gain more independence.

  3. hiv, hepatitis and sport

    people with hiv or hepatitis b or c participate in a wide range of sports without restrictions, and the risk of transmission to another player is extremely small.

  4. hiv and women – having children

    all about women living with human immunodeficiency virus (hiv), conceiving a baby, hiv status, pregnancy, hiv services, childbirth, baby feeding, babies with hiv, hiv prevention and treatment.

  5. hiv - infection control in hospitals

    how hospitals reduce the risk hiv, hepatitis b and c - includes blood donation and transfusions, infection control and prevention for hospital workers, patients and visitors and where to get help.

  6. post-exposure prophylaxis (pep) for hiv prevention

    pep (post-exposure prophylaxis) is antiviral medication to prevent hiv infection. learn what is pep, what pep is for, where to get pep, important reminders about pep and where to get help.

  7. pre-exposure prophylaxis (prep) for hiv prevention

    pre-exposure prophylaxis (prep) is an oral medication to prevent hiv in people at risk. all about prep, what prep is for, dosage, where to get prep, prep side effects, prep health checks and support.

  8. alcohol and drugs - dependence and addiction

    asking for help when you first suspect you have an alcohol or drug problem is important. if you think you have an addiction, speak to your local doctor or phone directline.

  9. cultural and linguistic diversity and hospital

    people from all backgrounds can benefit from language and cultural support in victoria’s health system.

  10. duncan and breanna, father and daughter, melbourne

    duncan started experiencing severe depression in his early thirties. when he was hospitalised following a suicide attempt, his daughter breanna became his carer.

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