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Your journey with HIV

Learn more about how to navigate every step of your journey with HIV - from newly diagnosed to managing your treatment and living well.

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  • HIV Diagnosis Stories and Support

    A new diagnosis of HIV can feel overwhelming. We’ve gathered some resources to help you adjust and find your way through. Find out more…

  • How to share your HIV Positive Status?

    When you do decide to tell someone, it may help to think about who, when and how you tell them. Find out more…

  • What to know about starting HIV treatment

    Knowing a bit about HIV medication types and experience-based tips from others can help you get off to the right start – and stay on treatment. Find out more…

  • HIV Medicines and Side Effects

    Be open and honest with your doctor about how things are going with your HIV medicine to make sure you’re getting the optimal treatment. Find out more…

  • Education on HIV Medications and Treatments

    Working closely with your healthcare team, including building a relationship with them and preparing for appointments, can help you see more benefits from HIV treatment. Find out more…

  • Long-Term HIV Treatment and Ageing

    Living well with HIV for the long term can bring both opportunities and challenges. Engaging with your treatment and working with your healthcare team can help. Find out more…

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Living well

Becoming HIV Undetectable: Samantha's Story

Hear how Samantha felt after being told her HIV was undetectable. See how it made a positive impact on her self-esteem since being diagnosed with HIV.
Starting treatment

Antiretroviral Therapy: Samantha's Story

Hear how Samantha felt starting treatment five years after her HIV diagnosis, and how she spoke to her doctor following treatment side effects.
Managing my treatment

HIV Treatment: Samantha's Story

Hear Samantha offer advice on regularly taking your HIV medicine. She talks about using a pill box and an alarm on her phone as part of her routine.
Telling others

Telling others about living with HIV: Samantha's Story

Hear Samantha talk about her experience of telling others about being HIV-positive. Listen to Samantha’s advice on feeling empowered when telling people.
Managing my treatment

HIV Treatment Tips: Samantha's Story

Take a look at some top tips for managing your HIV treatment from Samantha, including suggestions to help you remember to take your medicine and recall important topics to discuss at your appointments.
Newly diagnosed

HIV Diagnosis: Samantha’s Story

Hear how Samantha felt after visiting a sexual health clinic, an experience she admits felt strange, and the help she received from a support centre.

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