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The research reported here is of a study of the psychosocial impact of
living with HIV/AIDS in Australia focusing on employment, accommodati
on and income in the environment of new treatments for HIV/AIDS. Many
people experience profound changes to their lifestyle as a result of l
iving with HIV/AIDS. In addition to detrimental changes in their healt
h, many people experience major changes in their employment, accommoda
tion, finances and relationships. The research highlights the signific
ance of psychosocial factors along with changes in physical health in
shaping PLWHAs (People Living with HIV/AIDS) changes in employment and
accommodation. The new treatments now available for HIV/AIDS ave furt
her transforming people's attitudes, with many PLWHA considering retur
ning to employment.