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Theme B Proffered Paper Session 1: Testing

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Monday, September 24, 2018
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Doric (Ground Floor)

Speaker

A/Prof Ian Woolley
Deputy Director, Infectious Diseases
Monash Medical Centre

Review Of HIV Testing Recommendations In Australian Specialty Guidelines For HIV Indicator Conditions: A Missed Opportunity For Recommending Testing?

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

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Audio Recording

Speaker Presentation

Biography

Ian is an Infectious Diseases Physician
Ms Jo Holden
Director, Population Health Strategy & Performance
NSW Ministry Of Health

Engaging Infrequent Testers: An Innovative, Free And Private Way To Test For HIV

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

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Audio Recording

Speaker Presentation

Biography

Jo Holden has a Master in Health Policy (University of Sydney).
Mr Adrian Eisler
Treatments Officer
Positive Life NSW

Resources To Empower Peer-Led Partner Notification

11:45 AM - 11:50 AM

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Audio Recording

Speaker Presentation

Biography

Since confronting an AIDS-defining illness and terminal diagnosis in July 1995, Adrian is passionate about the health and psychosocial issues of all PLHIV – especially long-term survivors of HIV and those from disadvantaged communities. As a Positive Life NSW Treatments Officer, he contributes to the agency’s peer support programs.
Mr David Crawford
Treatments Officer
Positive Life NSW

Research to Resource: Booklet for people living with HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

11:50 AM - 11:55 AM

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Audio Recording

Speaker Presentation

Biography

Working in HIV since 1989 as a registered nurse and now as the Positive Life NSW Treatments Officer is responsible for the peer support programs of the agency and is passionate about addressing discrimination, isolation, mental health, disability and risk of suicide for people living with HIV.
Mr David Crawford
Treatments Officer
Positive Life NSW

A Community Perspective On The Immediate Prescribing Of Antiretroviral Therapy At Time Of An HIV Diagnosis (ARTatD)

11:55 AM - 12:00 PM

Abstract

Audio Recording

Speaker Presentation

Biography

Working in HIV since 1989 as a registered nurse and now as the Positive Life NSW Treatments Officer is responsible for the peer support programs of the agency and is passionate about addressing discrimination, isolation, mental health, disability and risk of suicide for people living with HIV.
Q&A

Q&A

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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Chair

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Heath Paynter
Acting CEO
Health Equity Matters

Winnie Tong
Staff Specialist
St Vincent's Hospital

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