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-What is World AIDS Day?
World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 in over 120 countries worldwide.
World AIDS Day and AIDS Awareness Week (starting November 24) 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.
The 2007 Australian World AIDS Day Campaign theme HIV/AIDS: prevention is everybody’s business.
WAD Australia - The Australian World AIDS Day Campaign
World AIDS Day NSW
For NSW the key messages for the 2007 AIDS Awareness Campaign are:
- HIV is preventable and treatable but there is no cure yet.
- Together we can help stop the spread of HIV and reduce the impact of AIDS in the community
Prevention is the best strategy so protect yourself and your partners and
- Always use condoms when having sex
- Never share needles
- Get tested regularly for HIV and STIs
- Be informed and talk about HIV/AIDS
World AIDS Day NSW website
As part of the World AIDS Day NSW project, this website aims to:
- promote World AIDS Day.
- develop links between our communities, government, non-government and private sectors.
- provide the opportunity for people with HIV to share their stories.
- provide information and contacts for HIV/AIDS