How Much Do You Know?

Episode 4 Nick: How did Australia beat the world with its HIV response? We discover the electric personalities, innovation, and dumb luck behind our success with Nick Cook author of Fighting For Our Lives. How Much Do You Know? is a podcast series that looks at HIV now. It’s brought to you by and produced in [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? S2: Episode 4

Episode 3 Michael: Michael is a proud Kalkadoon, Barada Barna and Wangi man who lives in Cairns in Far North Queensland. His HIV diagnosis turned his life around – in a good way! How Much Do You Know? is a podcast series that looks at HIV now. It’s brought to you by and produced in [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? S2: Episode 3

Episode 2 Richard: Duxing Sydney’s Scots College is not an easy thing – nor is running positive only nights at an Amsterdam nightclub. Richard Keldoulis and his alter ego Jennifer Hopelezz share their amazing story. How Much Do You Know? is a podcast series that looks at HIV now. It’s brought to you by and [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? S2: Episode 2

Episode 1 Natasha: Meet Natasha, who had her dream job, dream partner and dream life until HIV came knocking. How Much Do You Know? is a podcast series that looks at HIV now. It’s brought to you by and produced in the studios of Eastside Radio located in Paddington Sydney with support from the Community Broadcasting [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? S2: Episode 1

Michelle is like so many other Australia women: adventurous, outgoing and not afraid of risks. One night of passion with a stranger however changed things forever and her life after HIV nearly ended in tragic circumstances at the Grand Canyon. She shares her story with Journalist Tim Brunero. It’s important to reiterate that HIV is [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? Episode 13

Dr. Catriona Ooi is a sexual health specialist based in Sydney’s West having worked overseas in Africa, Europe and all round Australia. Being gay is more accepted than ever before in Australia, however there still exists the fear and discrimination within communities from overseas or people in hidden groups, such as men who have sex [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? Episode 12

Dr. Phillip Read works at the Kirketon Road Centre, Kings Cross in Sydney for prevention, treatment and care of HIV/AIDS among “at risk” young people, sex workers and injecting drug users. Journalist Tim Brunero asks just what exactly is high risk and low risk behaviour for HIV? Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis or PrEP when administered correctly can [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? Episode 11

This episode is a special edition of Eastside Radio’s film show Cinemascape, where we look at the role of HIV in the movies. We’re joined by Tony Roma, CJ Johnson, Maren Smith and Lisa Rose as each one brings a particular film that has impacted on both their life and understanding of HIV. Films discussed in [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? Episode 10

Dr. Catriona Ooi is a sexual health specialist based in Sydney’s West having worked overseas in Africa, Europe and all round Australia. Journalist Tim Brunero joins Catriona for a look at some of the wide-ranging belief systems that can get in the way of the progressive treatment available for HIV. Advances in medical science for the [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? Episode 9

Dianne Nyoni is a campaigner who wants to see more support services for woman with HIV. With more than 8 years before discovering her condition, she’s now been living with HIV for 17 years! Journalist Tim Brunero joins Dianne for Part 2 of a discussion that explores the ongoing challenges individuals face once they’ve accepted [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? Episode 8

Did you know that people with mental health issues are seven times more likely to contract HIV than others? Kurt Andersson-Norgaard is a clinical nurse consultant at Sydney Local Health District and he’s joined in the studio with Journalist Tim Brunero to discuss how mental illness can affect people with HIV. As a chronic illness [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? Episode 7

Dr. Mike Millard is one of the leading psychiatry doctors that works in the mental health services of St Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst. Journalist Siobhan Moylan invited Dr Millard in to have a chat about the work he’s doing with HIV and the progression towards an online therapy component for people now living with HIV. [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? Episode 6

Dr. Kym Collins is part of the Australasian Chapter of sexual health physicians under the auspices of the Royal Australian College of Physicians. She’s based in Gosford Hospital as well as a visiting medical officer for Albury and Wagga Wagga. Journalist Siobhan Moylan joins Kym in the studio and explores the differences in transmission between [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? Episode 5

Kurt Andersson-Norgaard is a clinical nurse consultant and sees people everyday who have internalised their sexuality leaving them vulnerable and exposed to the dangers from hidden behaviour. He’s joined in the studio with Journalist Tim Brunero to discuss the challenges people from all backgrounds and cultures face with misconstrued messages. We’re very lucky to now live [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? Episode 4

Dr. Barbara Rysenbry is a clinical psychologist who specialises in helping adults work through difficulties such as coping with illness, relationship difficulties and problems adjusting to stressful life events and transitions. She’s joined in the studio with Journalist Tim Brunero to highlight the range of emotions that people experience when diagnosed with HIV. Change always [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? Episode 3

Dianne Nyoni is a campaigner who wants to see more support services for woman with HIV. As someone who was positive for 8 years before first discovery, she’s now been living with the disease for 17 years! Journalist Tim Brunero joins Dianne and looks at the early signs and somewhat strange relief at eventual diagnosis. [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? Episode 2

How Much Do You Know? is a podcast series that looks at HIV in the year 2017. It’s brought to you by and produced in the studios of Eastside Radio located in Paddington Sydney in association with ViiV Healthcare. [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? Episode 1