HISTORY
Traids is a service of the NSW Health Department for residents of NSW. It was established in 1986 to provide support and counselling for people who were found to be HIV
positive as a result of a blood transfusion. In 1994 Traids extended its role to provide assistance to people living with medically acquired Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). Over the years the centre has evolved to meet the changing needs and circumstances of clients.
Traids aims to ensure that all people living with and affected by HIVIAIDS and HCV are assisted to maintain the highest quality of life.
STAFF
Traids is staffed by a Co-Ordinator, who also carries a counselling case load, a Psychologist and a Secretary.

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SERVICES
All the services at Traids are provided free of charge throughout NSW. We provide counselling, information and support at the centre, by telephone, at home and in
hospital. To ensure access for country clients, Traids has an out- reach home visiting programme, and an immediate telephone call back policy to minimise the costs of calls.
The service facilitates support and information groups for people living with HCV and HIV, and publishes regular newsletters with up to date information about treatment options. Other written resources are available on request.
Traids has a strong tradition of advocacy and education on behalf of clients. We provide clinical consulta- tion to GP's and other health care workers, and community education about the needs of people living with HCV and HIV.
Pre and post test counselling and support to clients and their families during the waiting time for results of blood tests.
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Ongoing counselling and support for people living with HIV and Hepatitis C, their families and friends.
Support groups.
Up to date information and resources about treatments including alternative therapies and nutritional support.
Advocacy for Traids clients.
Liaison with medical practitioners and other health care workers for the benefit of clients.
Clinical consultation with health workers throughout NSW.
Support to access travel and accommodation assistance for specialist and hospital treatment.
Home and hospital visits.
Liaison with other community and government agencies including Centrelink to ensure access to resources for Traids clients.
Telephone support and information including immediate call-back for country clients.
Regular newsletters