Us Mob and HIV

Us Mob and HIV has useful information on HIV and is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It contains information that deals with both men’s and women’s business.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this booklet may contain names of people who have passed away.

Contact your local HIV organisations to find hard copies of the booklet.

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Taz's Yarn

"As a Brotherboy I see there is a huge amount of stigma and misunderstanding of the needs of Brotherboys and a need for culturally safe and affirming testing sites and other service centres."

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Jane's Yarn

"Remember that being Sistergirl is strong and powerful, and we are resilient, so keep yourself safe at all times especially when having sex. Always love yourself no matter what."

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Jayden's Yarn

"As a gay man HIV has always been something that has scared me and sometimes has cause anxiety when having sex. Knowing the risks, I was always sure I used a condom which eased my anxiety during sex."

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Kirra's Yarn

"as a Sistergirl on PrEP I know I have taken the right steps to protect myself from HIV regardless of my gender and sexual life."

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Michelle's Yarn

"Life does not stop if your test comes back HIV Positive, you can still work, you can still play sport, Women can still have babies and we can drink from the same cup."

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Michael's Yarn

"Keeping an undetectable viral load is good for your health because it stops the virus doing damage to your body and Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) means you cannot pass HIV on."

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Videos and Factsheets

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)

HIV Testing

Treatment as Prevention (U=U)

Safe Injection

HIV Prevention

Videos also available in Kriol and Torres Strait Creole (Yumplatok) here

PrEP

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a medication that HIV-negative people can take to prevent HIV before exposure.

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PEP

PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a medication that is taken every day for a month after a potential exposure to HIV.

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HIV Testing

Getting tested for HIV and other STIs is important. Keep yourself safe and your mob safe too.

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Treatment as Prevention

Treatments can keep HIV levels low in the blood so low tests cannot find it. A HIV positive person then cannot pass on HIV to their partners.

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Better to Know

A sexual health website for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), where to find clinics and Aboriginal Medical Services, and online services to let partners know about STIs and to register for sexual health check-up reminders.

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