@abc: The emergence and rapid spread of AIDS caught many young people by surprise in the 80s. Back in 1988, Michael, a brave 27-year-old patient at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, shared his experience of being diagnosed with AIDS on the ABC’s Four Corners program. This week, on World AIDS Day (Dec 1), ABCQueer honoured those whose lives were lost through AIDS-related illnesses. #AIDS #WorldAIDSDay #HIV

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katnip42
KT :
He was only 27. 🥺 They were all so young. Thankful for the many men who volunteered for medical trials and research during this time. Thanks to them we have the treatments of today.
2025-12-05 03:27:44
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zippy979
zippy979 :
80’s were brutal. So many people lost
2025-12-05 03:11:24
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motu_edits
MOTU :
Unfortunately my Aunty was the very first woman in Queensland to contract HIV through a blood transfer in the 80's. Thankfully due to proper treatment and medication she is still with us, doing really well. She's in her 70's now. ❤️
2025-12-05 05:35:14
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wbwuq
Sheesh :
My uncle John died of aids on August 28, 1987. I was 10
2026-06-04 02:39:51
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janenotmyname
Jane :
what an awful time. those poor boys.
2025-12-05 03:58:43
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adeleschwindt111
Love & Light ☀️ :
Started working on the wards in mid 80 s at St Vincent’s. You have no idea how these men were treated. No idea. Was haunting scenes that still gives me nightmares. The neglect was from top to bottom I had to leave. Not for the nursing. For the injustice. In end I was sacked because I would help them. Truly lost my faith. Went into another career.
2025-12-05 04:44:53
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wisedude73
wisedude :
How did he get it?
2025-12-05 08:05:35
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s4shadotcom
sasha :
This so heartbreaking 😭 we can never forget our elders and how the government failed them
2025-12-05 04:17:43
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linggggger
惠玲 🇨🇦 :
this poor man. 27 is so young. this is horrific.
2025-12-05 05:02:25
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amyhoye
Amy Hoye :
Incredibly sad
2025-12-05 01:15:04
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sweatysmoothie
Sarah :
Rest in peace Michael 💙
2025-12-05 06:52:41
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shortcake_cookiequeen
shorty aka poppet :
poor darling
2025-12-05 03:18:29
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murielismyname
murielismyname :
such a horrible time in our history 😭
2025-12-05 06:08:13
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420ismydad
420 Is My Dad :
This is the saddest thing ever, my heart breaks. Rest in Peace Michael 💕💕🙏🙏🙏
2025-12-05 04:13:34
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the_official_og_
TheOfficial_OG_🐈‍⬛ :
Still miss you Andrew 1996 only feels like yesterday. Gone too young ❤️
2025-12-05 09:15:05
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misskimberleyacg0205
misskimberleyacg0205 :
Oh my goodness this is so sad 🥺
2025-12-05 03:52:03
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scarbeez
scarbeez :
this is so sad ☹️☹️27 was too young
2025-12-05 04:22:17
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wendy.luckett
Wendy Luckett :
just heartbreaking
2025-12-05 07:27:39
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pebs44
pebs44 :
A beautiful young man
2025-12-05 06:40:44
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mangofoxuwu
MangoFoxy :
he looks older
2025-12-05 04:25:02
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gioartistry
Gio | MUA & NYC Lifestyle :
Michael 💕🕊️RIP angel
2025-12-06 14:18:23
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user8888215a
Shazzi🤍 :
This is so terribly sad
2025-12-05 06:58:47
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sahmed067
Sharry_Ahmed :
So heartbreaking 💔💔💔
2025-12-05 04:47:13
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grooves09
Grooves :
brave very honest young man rip
2025-12-05 05:50:52
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bigtall200002
reeves :
this so is heartbreaking, rest in peace Michael❤️❤️❤️❤️
2025-12-05 06:02:04
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