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   Read transcript here              Check out our webpage for more information     Follow us on Instagram and Facebook        Recommendations   ACON    References   Co-Culture Communications, Leah Maneama   Coordinates of Belonging Part 1    Coordinates of Belonging Part 2  Education & Advocacy of Women Living with HIV from Positive Speakers Bureau & Clinical Sexual Health Nurse Naomi Hoffman  Ending HIV  It’s Time to End HIV Stigma: Think Positive ACON Campaign   NSW HIV Strategy 2021-2025  Thorne Harbour Health  Emen8  Illawarra Shoalhaven Gender Alliance  Wollongong and Regions AIDS Memorial Addition Event Registration Form  Candlelight Memorial   Professor David Cooper  Let’s Talk about HIV webinar with ACON  HIV 101 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)       NSW Health social media community guidelines