What's behind the newly invigorated NZAF?
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Posted in:
HIV
9th April 2012
Once dysfunctional, the NZAF appears well on the road to recovery. At least the rampant public criticism has waned. What is behind this remarkable turnaround? Leadership and focus, says its boss.
Body Positive: Providing the final safety net
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Using their meagre resources HIV peer support organisations help their fellow HIV positive people in need, reaching even into a Thai jail if needed...
Christchurch, social vulnerability and HIV/AIDS
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Last year, Christchurch was engulfed by a devastating earthquake that claimed over one hundred and eighty lives. How have HIV+ and PLWAs dealt with the epidemic in that city? Good question.
FebFasting
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GayNZ.com's favourite cartoonist Sam Orchard has created a cartoon strip explaining why he's taking part in FebFast, which is raisng money for four groups, including Rainbow Youth.
Andy's FebFast Diary: Day 1
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Andrew is taking the challenge to ditch red wine for a month in order to raise money for Rainbow Youth. How is the first day going? Find out in his video diary here!
No hookups?
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What's with guys who use sites like Scruff or Grindr and say 'no hookups?' Michael Stevens had a storm of responses to this very question. What do you think?
WINZ and HIV: lessons from the UK
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As the NZ government moves to move sickness beneficiaries into the workplace the UK's recent experience may make us uneasy.
Editorial: Fronting up to the challenge
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The NZ AIDS Foundation and the communities it primarily serves are faced with a pivotal moment in the fight against HIV infection.
Why is HIV Invisible?
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December 1st is World AIDS Day, the UN’s theme this year is “Getting to Zero” but who would know it here in New Zealand? As I write this, I can find zero public notice of the fact.
World AIDS Day QWU offer
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Posted in:
Health & HIV
30th November 2011
To mark World AIDS Day, GayNZ.com and Queen of the Whole Universe have joined forces to offer you a special chance to contribute to three HIV charities, while also having an utterly hilarious night out!
Getting to Zero
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World AIDS Day is coming up on December 1st, but in many New Zealand cities you’ll see collectors out on the streets bucket-shaking today.
Don't be afraid to shake it
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First-time World AIDS Day collector Baz Bloomfield is putting the call out for other gay men to get over the "fear factor" of standing on a street corner.
Facing a lifetime with HIV - pt2
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At just 20 years old a young gay man struggles to reinvent his life... a life he now learns will forever be infected with HIV.
Facing a lifetime with HIV - pt1
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Too many of our young gay and bi men continue to contract HIV just when they're starting out on life. Kris tells his story...
Smoking, LGBT Women and Cancer Risk
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Posted in:
Health & HIV
20th October 2011
"In a recent issue of Women's Health Update, I was horrified to see that lung cancer was a leading killer of New Zealand women."
