Michelle is like so many other Australia women: adventurous, outgoing and not afraid of risks. One night of passion with a stranger however changed things forever and her life after HIV nearly ended in tragic circumstances at the Grand Canyon. She shares her story with Journalist Tim Brunero. It’s important to reiterate that HIV is [...]

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Dr. Catriona Ooi is a sexual health specialist based in Sydney’s West having worked overseas in Africa, Europe and all round Australia. Being gay is more accepted than ever before in Australia, however there still exists the fear and discrimination within communities from overseas or people in hidden groups, such as men who have sex [...]

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Dr. Phillip Read works at the Kirketon Road Centre, Kings Cross in Sydney for prevention, treatment and care of HIV/AIDS among “at risk” young people, sex workers and injecting drug users. Journalist Tim Brunero asks just what exactly is high risk and low risk behaviour for HIV? Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis or PrEP when administered correctly can [...]

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This episode is a special edition of Eastside Radio’s film show Cinemascape, where we look at the role of HIV in the movies. We’re joined by Tony Roma, CJ Johnson, Maren Smith and Lisa Rose as each one brings a particular film that has impacted on both their life and understanding of HIV. Films discussed in [...]

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Dr. Catriona Ooi is a sexual health specialist based in Sydney’s West having worked overseas in Africa, Europe and all round Australia. Journalist Tim Brunero joins Catriona for a look at some of the wide-ranging belief systems that can get in the way of the progressive treatment available for HIV. Advances in medical science for the [...]

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Dianne Nyoni is a campaigner who wants to see more support services for woman with HIV. With more than 8 years before discovering her condition, she’s now been living with HIV for 17 years! Journalist Tim Brunero joins Dianne for Part 2 of a discussion that explores the ongoing challenges individuals face once they’ve accepted [...]

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Did you know that people with mental health issues are seven times more likely to contract HIV than others? Kurt Andersson-Norgaard is a clinical nurse consultant at Sydney Local Health District and he’s joined in the studio with Journalist Tim Brunero to discuss how mental illness can affect people with HIV. As a chronic illness [...]

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Dr. Mike Millard is one of the leading psychiatry doctors that works in the mental health services of St Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst. Journalist Siobhan Moylan invited Dr Millard in to have a chat about the work he’s doing with HIV and the progression towards an online therapy component for people now living with HIV. [...]

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Dr. Kym Collins is part of the Australasian Chapter of sexual health physicians under the auspices of the Royal Australian College of Physicians. She’s based in Gosford Hospital as well as a visiting medical officer for Albury and Wagga Wagga. Journalist Siobhan Moylan joins Kym in the studio and explores the differences in transmission between [...]

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Kurt Andersson-Norgaard is a clinical nurse consultant and sees people everyday who have internalised their sexuality leaving them vulnerable and exposed to the dangers from hidden behaviour. He’s joined in the studio with Journalist Tim Brunero to discuss the challenges people from all backgrounds and cultures face with misconstrued messages. We’re very lucky to now live [...]

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