Bridget Haire

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There are steps to avoid infection and a vaccine is likely, says a public health expert from the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney.

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Instead of making the lives of contact tracers easier, analysis shows the expensive technology missed contacts and added to their workload.

Someone holding a sign saying 'religious discrimination not in my nation'.

Despite Australia’s long history of a secular government, this bill might create a future that segregates people based on their faith and beliefs.

Group of women at an anti-vaccination protest, one holding a sign that says "No matter what the situation, remind yourself 'I have a choice'."

Emotive claims, like COVID vaccination being unethical or coercive, are more likely to be shared on social media. But we can fight back.

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Clear messaging about who needs to get tested is better than stigmatising people who are understandably worried about their health.

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There are some very good reasons why some people decline coronavirus testing, which we need to address before jumping to conclusions.

UNSW Human Rainbow

UNSW has stepped up to gold status in Australia for LGBTIQ+ inclusion, says an assessment of more than 150 employers.

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An increase in condomless sex in pre-exposure prophylaxis users is predictable as preventing HIV is the key motivator for condom use among gay and bisexual men.

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Curing HIV – or at least achieving long-term remission – is possible, under the right circumstances, writes Bridget Haire.

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A pill a day can prevent HIV, but there’s no guarantee Australians will get access to this life saving drug anytime soon, writes Bridget Haire.

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