Articles tagged with Aids

The 80s Calling Campaign: Ending HIV Stigma and Discrimination in New Zealand

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Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey launched the “The 80s Calling” campaign to eliminate HIV-related stigma and discrimination in New Zealand, targeting especially older generations influenced by outdated fears from the 1980s. Despite progress in reducing HIV infections, nearly three-quarters of New Zealanders still hold some stigma, which hinders the goal of zero transmission by 2030. The campaign, developed with key organizations and supported by new mental health services, will run across multiple media platforms to promote accurate information and inclusivity for people living with HIV.

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New Funding Boosts Faster Mental Health Support for New Zealanders on World AIDS Day

4 months ago | 462 views

Mental Health and Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey announced new funding for the Burnett Foundation to launch a wraparound counselling service, improving faster access to mental health support for people affected by HIV and their families. This initiative, supported by the Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund, will expand both face-to-face and online counselling nationwide. The announcement aligns with New Zealand’s HIV Action Plan and the release of the first HIV Monitoring Report, aiming to eliminate local HIV transmission by 2030.

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