James speaks with Dr Chris Lemoh, an infectious disease physician at Monash Health and president of the Victorian African Health Action Network (VAHAN), about the importance of HIV prevention in African communities, the stigma and the isolation experienced by PLHIV, the strategies used to increase access to HIV treatment and support, and the World AIDS Day 2018 Community Forum.

World AIDS Day 2018 Community Forum, Saturday, 1 December, VU at Metrowest. Details.

James speaks with Jane Green, a sex worker activist and member of the Vixen Collective, about the campaign to decriminalise sex work in Victoria, the serious pitfalls of the Nordic Model, and the divergent interests for sex workers of candidates in the upcoming Victorian State election.

Read Jane’s blog at sexliesducttape.me.

James speaks with Max Niggl, HIV educator, activist, and Speakers Bureau Coordinator with Living Positive Victoria, about the significance of World AIDS Day, his advocacy work, the perception of HIV stigma, the lived experience of PLHIV, and the World AIDS Forum in late November.

World AIDS Forum, Friday, November 30, The Amrep Theatre. Details.

James speaks with Heather M, Peer Support Program Coordinator at Positive Women Victoria, about her HIV promotion work for women of CALD backgrounds, the key issues for women living with HIV, the layers of challenges experienced in cultural communities, and the vital role of peer support and engagement.

More information via positivewomen.org.au.

If any of these interview segments have raised questions or caused distress to you, contact Lifeline, Qheadspace, QLife, or Switchboard Victoria.