Nic Holas opens up for the first time about something very personal that happened to him, his sisters, and his Dad. Nic Holas is an activist, writer, and co-founder of The Institute of Many (TIM), Australia's largest grassroots movement for People Living with HIV. Nic's writing on HIV/AIDS, LGBTIQA issues, human rights, and pop culture has appeared in Archer, The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, SBS, Hello Mr., The Lifted Brow, and Junkee, as well as in international and local queer media.

Nic has been a frequent guest on current affairs TV and radio, including appearances on Q&A, Lateline, Radio National, and triple j. For the last 15 years Nic has also worked nationally and internationally as a director, performance maker, performer, and producer.

Nic Holas is featured in the Queerstories book which can be ordered on Booktopia.

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