Learning to Trust: Australian Responses to AIDS

by Paul Sendziuk

2003 marks the twentieth anniversary of the first case of HIV-AIDS in Australia. Despite an initial climate of panic and stigmatization, the country developed a pragmatic and innovative response to AIDS. Working from an extensive array of documents and interviews with key participants, Australia's response to the epidemic is examined to establish why it has been one of most effective responses in the world.

280 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2003

About the author

Paul Sendziuk is an Associate Professor in the School of History and Politics at the University of Adelaide.

Sendziuk has particular expertise in the history of Australian immigration, public health and disease. He is the author of Learning to Trust: Australian responses to AIDS. They are currently writing a history of South Australia.

Reviews

[Paul Kidd · Rating 4 out of 5]

The authoritative guide to the early HIV response in Australia

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

An important book that demonstrates the history of AIDS in Australia and the success of Australia's response to it. Especially interesting to read in the context of the current Covid-19 pandemic.