What is World AIDS Day about?

World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 in over 120 countries worldwide. World AIDS Day and events and activities in the week leading up to it, aim to raise awareness in the community about HIV/AIDS, including the need for support and understanding for people living with HIV/AIDS, and the need for education and prevention initiatives.

hyperlink  World AIDS Day Australia Webiste

World AIDS Day NSW 2009 Key Messages

  • HIV is still here in Australia it hasn’t gone away.
  • HIV is preventable.
  • HIV affects people all ages, races and cultures.
  • You can prevent HIV transmission by:
    • Using condoms and water based lubricants for sex with new and casual partners,
    • getting tested for HIV
    • never sharing injecting equipment

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