Document 2459 DOCN M94A2459 TI An HIV+ person's view of Australia's response. DT 9412 AU Counter M SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):30 (abstract no. 093D). Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370116 AB HIV infection rates have continued to decline in Australia since 1985. This is against a worldwide trend of growing infection rates particularly amongst heterosexuals and IDU's This presentation will through the eyes of those living with HIV in Australia: explore Australia's partnership approach examine the increasing sophistication of the HIV lobby review the impact of the 1st and 2nd National Strategies look at Australia's commitment to the Ottawa Charter Contrast the importance of law reform vss self regulation Review Australia's successes and failures Express our views and concerns for future policy direction The presentation will attempt to show through the eyes of those affected, the impact of government decisions on the affected communities, and demonstrate that much of Australia's success is a result of those communities involvement in the process. DE Australia Health Services/LEGISLATION & JURISPRUD/*STANDARDS Human HIV Infections/*PREVENTION & CONTROL Lobbying Policy Making Preventive Health Services/STANDARDS MEETING ABSTRACT SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).