Stigma reduction campaigns are designed to challenge harmful attitudes toward conditions such as HIV, mental illness, and other health issues. But what happens when those well-meaning messages backfire? The UNSW Centre for Social Research in Health is shining a light on this complex question in its next Spotlight on Stigma seminar

In this candid conversation, Dr. Nhi Nguyen shares how her personal journey as a ‘boat person’ in 1970s Australia shaped her understanding of stigma, and why small changes in everyday practice can shift entire systems.

After a 250+ response survey and a landmark conference, it’s clear: stigma is everywhere in healthcare—and so are the people working to end it. Here’s what’s next.

Know someone working to reduce stigma in healthcare? We want to hear from you. We're celebrating people who are creating safer, more respectful, and inclusive healthcare—whether they're leading programs, shaping policy, delivering compassionate care, or challenging everyday practices. Nominate a champion today.