The phrase “If you don’t get HIV, then you won’t have to deal with the AIDS Council” might sound sharp or provocative at first glance. But look deeper, and it reveals a profound truth about living with HIV in Western Australia today.

For many people living with HIV, life can involve high levels of stigma, bullying, discrimination, and ongoing health challenges that often require support to manage. When health falters or isolation sets in, turning to services becomes a necessity — yet we know those services can face long waiting lists, limited funding, cuts to essential programs, and priorities that sometimes leave positive people feeling sidelined.

Not having HIV means not facing those realities — no stigma to battle, no health battles to fight, and no need to navigate a system that, for too many, falls short.That’s why People Living with HIV/AIDS WA believes in being bold and direct about prevention. Vague messages might look polished, but they don’t always save lives.

People Living with HIV/AIDS WA are not afraid to say the words that matter: Use a bloody condom and stop AIDS! Clear, no-nonsense language cuts through the noise and encourages real action — because HIV prevention should be about protecting people, not promoting organisations.

These “Remember Campaign” images are a positive, empowering call: Choose safer sex. Protect your health. Avoid the lifelong challenges that come with HIV. Stay free from the virus, and you stay free from the struggles so many of our community members face every day.

Download, share, and use these resources to spark honest conversations. To obtain FREE large size images tag @plwhawa on X.com. Together, let’s keep HIV out of our lives — and remind everyone why prevention matters.

From People Living with HIV/AIDS WA: Our voice, Your health, Our community.