A new reason to surf the net

With so much information available on the ‘world wide web’, it’s easy to feel confused or bombarded when you are looking for the facts on HIV. You may have heard myths about transmission, be HIV positive yourself, or perhaps you are negative and wish to protect yourself from infection.
Whatever your reasons for needing information, you can breathe a sigh of relief, as the Victorian AIDS Council/Gay Men’s Health Centre (VAC/GMHC) has just launched its brand new website. Full of factual information regarding HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), the site is an easy to use resource not only for Victorians, but also for the wider Australian and international audience.
VAC/GMHC is leading our community in the fight against HIV and STIs. The organisation works to confront the continuing challenges of the HIV epidemic and, increasingly, the overall health and wellbeing of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) community. The core work of VAC/GMHC is to strengthen the independence, dignity, health and wellbeing of HIV positive people and the GLBT community; reduce the transmission of HIV and STIs; and enhance health outcomes for people living with HIV.
Mike Kennedy, VAC/GMHC Executive Director said: “The launch of our new website is a huge achievement, as it is reflective of the evolving nature of our organisation. The site is now contemporary, inviting, easy to navigate, and provides a wealth of important information for people living with HIV, those at risk of HIV or STIs, and the wider GLBT community. The results from our user testing were overwhelmingly positive, so we are hoping the general public will be equally impressed.”
Having taken nearly a year to develop, VAC/GMHC is extremely proud of its online achievement, and urges members of the community to visit www.vicaids.asn.au, where you can also donate online to assist the organisation’s work, and find out about volunteering opportunities.