In the Eye of the Storm
eBook - ePub

In the Eye of the Storm

Volunteers and Australia's Response to the HIV/AIDS Crisis

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eBook - ePub

In the Eye of the Storm

Volunteers and Australia's Response to the HIV/AIDS Crisis

About this book

A poignant exploration of compassion and resilience during Australia's HIV/AIDS crisis.

In the Eye of the Storm unveils the untold stories of volunteers who bravely stepped forward during the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Australia. Through personal accounts, this book illuminates their vital role in providing care, combating stigma, and fostering community in a time of crisis.

Discover how these ordinary individuals navigated extraordinary challenges, leaving an indelible mark on Australian social history. This is for readers interested in:

  • Social justice and community activism
  • LGBTQ+ history and personal narratives
  • Understanding the human side of medical crises
Buy now to explore a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the enduring legacy of compassion.

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Information

Publisher
University of New South Wales Press
Year
2021
eBook ISBN
9781742245188
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Australian & Oceanian History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Halftitle
  3. TitlePage
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. ACRONYMS
  7. INTRODUCTION: ‘AIDS VOLUNTEERISM’ IN HISTORICAL CONTEXT
  8. 1 DAVID: TEN YEARS A CARER
  9. 2 BILL: A PRAGMATIC IDEALIST
  10. 3 JOHN: MY COMMUNITY
  11. 4 KENTON: HUMOUR AS RESISTANCE
  12. 5 TREVOR: BROTHERLY lOVE
  13. 6 ALAN: POSITIVE LIVING
  14. 7 GAY: IT WAS ABOUT THE PEOPLE I LOVED
  15. 8 NICOLA: IT’S NOT THEM AND US
  16. 9 PETER: ON THE MARGINS OF DISASTER
  17. 10 JIM: LEFT BEHIND
  18. 11 BEN: THE BOY IN THE BACK SEAT
  19. 12 CIPRI: A RESURRECTION
  20. POSTSCRIPT
  21. LIST OF INTERVIEWEES
  22. NOTES
  23. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  24. INDEX

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