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Welcome to the online version of Talkabout. You can view articles from the current print edition, as well as the most recent back issues.

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Should auld acquaintance be forgot

It’s as traditional as having a big party on NYE, singing “Auld Lang Syne” out of key and kissing someone you will probably regret in the morning – yes, it’s the new year’s resolution. Greg Page dons his party hat and party blower to ring out the old and ring in the new!

Volunteering their story

Mike O’Keeffe, 56, diagnosed HIV-positive in 1995, met Gus Beadie, 48, a recent import from Glasgow, through the Community Support Network (CSN). It soon became apparent that they had many similarities and common interests. Both come from rich life experiences and a strong bond developed. They shared their story with Saysana Sirimanotham.

A noble journey

Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil recently visited Australia on a whirlwind tour to promote the Lakshya Trust. Here he tells Kevin Pyle about the outreach and support work that won the 2006 UNAIDS Civil Society Award
and continues to help countless people in Gujarat.

Our journey continues

The Karumah Positive Live-In Workshop was recently held at Pacific Palms. This weekend allowed people with HIV and their carers to get away for some fun social activities and educational workshops. Here, two attendees share their personal experiences of this invaluable rural retreat.

Positive recognition

Friday, 20 November, was a big day in Hanoi. It was the day that the Vietnamese Government officially recognised VNP+, the Vietnamese Network of People Living with HIV. Rob Lake reports.

Preparing for the holidays

The holidays are a great time to relax, recharge and catch up with friends and family, but they can also be a period of stress and anxiety. Kevin Pyle speaks to clinical psychologist Valerie Rendle about how to get through the holidays.

So Can You Cook? No 38 - Summer Yuletide

Tim Alderman returns with some tempting summer recipes.

The Joy of Pets: Diesel

Michael explains how his pet Diesel helped him through some pretty tough times.

A Human Rights Act: What's in it for us?

Douglas Barry reports on the implications of a recent report on human rights in Australia and why we should take an interest in its findings.

What's news?

A selection of latest HIV news from around the globe.