With World AIDS Day around the corner, Maddy and Josef sit down to chat about what it really looks like to support a loved one diagnosed with HIV. You’ll hear powerful stories from family members, partners, and allies about connection, compassion, and reducing stigma and discrimination through everyday actions.
This episode reminds us that listening to people’s stories and educating ourselves is one of the most powerful ways to reduce fear, challenge biases, and better understand the diverse human experience.
This episode was recorded in November 2025
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References
Co-Culture Communications, Leah Maneama
It’s Time to End HIV Stigma: Think Positive ACON Campaign
Illawarra Shoalhaven Gender Alliance
Wollongong and Regions AIDS Memorial Addition Event Registration Form
Let’s Talk about HIV webinar with ACON
PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis)
PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis)
Credits
Host: Maddy Stratten
Guest: Josef Garrington, featuring the Think Positive ACON Campaign & Kaitlyn Middleton
Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson
Editing: Winnie Adamson
Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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