In Australia, communities affected by HIV include: gay and bisexual men, transgender and gender diverse people, people with HIV, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, sex workers, people who use illicit drugs, people from or who travel to high prevalence countries, and people in custodial settings.
Internationally AFAO contribute to the development of effective policy and programmatic responses to HIV/AIDS at the global level, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. AFAO operates programs across eight countries in South East Asia to support the regional effort to end HIV.
AFAO's members include state-based members in each state and territory, and the National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWA), the Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL), the Anwernekenhe National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HIV/AIDS Alliance (ANA), and Scarlet Alliance, the Australian Sex Workers Association.
Vision and mission
The purpose of AFAO's health promotion is to strengthen populations, communities and individuals so that they can enjoy health, well-being and a good quality of life as a way for achieving their potential in other parts of their lives.
AFAO’s objectives and strengths are derived from its members and their communities. Accordingly, AFAO provides leadership by promoting, coordinating and supporting the shared goals of its members and the communities they represent in its endeavours.
How AFAO can help
AFAO provides a voice for communities affected by HIV/AIDS and leads the national conversation on HIV/AIDS.
Through advocacy, policy and health promotion, AFAO champions awareness, understanding and proactivity around HIV/AIDS and STI prevention, education, support and research.
Information / help lines
- Call 02 9557 9399 for further information, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm AEST.
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