Is HIV rare in Australia?

AIDS is now very rare in Australia, as HIV treatments are highly effective at preventing the virus from multiplying and thereby protecting the immune system from the virus. Most people living with HIV on effective treatment in Australia can expect to live long, healthy lives without ever developing AIDS.

How likely is it to get HIV from?

HIV transmits through bodily fluids, such as blood, semen, and breast milk. A person who has anal, vaginal, or oral sex with a person that has detectable levels of HIV has a less than 2% chance of contracting it. People can use condoms or other barrier methods to lower their chance of contracting HIV through sex.