AFAO is the national federation for the HIV community response in Australia. AFAO works to end HIV transmission and reduce its impact on communities in Australia, Asia and the Pacific. AFAO's members are the AIDS Councils in each state and territory; the National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA); the Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL); Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA); and Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association. AFAO's affiliate member organisations – spanning community, research and clinical workforce – share AFAO's values and support the work we do.Our member organisations represent the diverse communities most affected by HIV – lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intesex communities, sex workers, people who inject drugs, people with HIV and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our close connections with our communities provide us with rapid intelligence on changes in Australia's HIV epidemic, allow us to mobilise and respond quickly and to act as a trusted communication channel to government, research and clinical partners.

Website: afao.org.au

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Revenue: 1 - 2.5 Million

The Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) is a national federation that represents the HIV community response in Australia. The organization works towards ending HIV transmission and reducing its impact on communities in Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. AFAO has a diverse membership base that includes AIDS Councils in each state and territory, the National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA), the Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL), Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA), and Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association. AFAO's affiliate member organizations, which span community, research, and clinical workforce, share the organization's values and support its work. The member organizations represent the diverse communities most affected by HIV, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex communities, sex workers, people who inject drugs, people with HIV, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. AFAO's close connections with these communities allow it to mobilize and respond quickly to changes in Australia's HIV epidemic and act as a trusted communication channel to government, research, and clinical partners. AFAO's work is crucial in reducing the impact of HIV on communities in Australia and beyond. The organization's efforts have contributed to a significant decline in new HIV diagnoses in Australia, and it continues to work towards ending HIV transmission by 2020. AFAO's commitment to representing the diverse communities most affected by HIV and its collaboration with various stakeholders make it a vital player in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

AFAO is a national organization that works to prevent the spread of HIV and help people affected by it in Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. They have members from different groups, like AIDS Councils, people with HIV, drug users, and sex workers. These members work together to share information and support each other. They also work closely with communities to understand how HIV is changing and to find ways to stop it. They communicate with the government and researchers to make sure they have the latest information. AFAO's goal is to end HIV transmission and reduce its impact on communities.