A note of caution

Australia is an acknowledged world leader in HIV education and prevention. Internationally its open and non-judgemental education and prevention campaigns have been recognised as some of the most successful strategies to prevent the spread of HIV within the community.

Other countries do not necessarily take the same path. You may notice different messages on how to prevent the spread of HIV infection if you use educational web sites located in another country.

Information for young people

AVERT (UK) - try the sections specially designed for young people.

The basics

HIV/AIDS: your questions answered (Vic, Australia)

The Body (USA) The AIDS basics and prevention button offers a range of sites on terminology, HIV life cycle and issues for the HIV+ person.

AIDS: where are we now? (2001, Australia): ABC's The Lab looks at the basic biology of HIV and some of the issues for Australians.

For an update on treatments, read HIV treatment (Education + Resource Centre, Victoria, Australia).

Turning 21 - The history of HIV in Victoria

Activities and quizzes