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Welcome to Positive Women Victoria |
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Positive Women Victoria, a support and advocacy organisation for HIV-positive women, was established in 1988 by women living with HIV/AIDS. In recognition of the special needs of positive women, we provide a safe and comfortable environment that is completely confidential. Within our website you will find: - Information on HIV/AIDS - Information on who we are and what we do - Support information and resources for HIV-positive women - Information on our current projects - Personal stories of women living with HIV/AIDS Employment Opportunity- Administrative Officer
Positive Women Victoria is seeking an experienced Administrative Officer to provide support to the CEO, other staff and on specific projects. Administrative experience, particularly strong computer skills and attention to detail are essential in this varied role where flexibility and a "can do" attitude will be highly regarded. You will need to work autonomously, providing a welcoming environment for visitors, prioritise work and juggle multiple tasks. A sensitive approach to working with women and respect for diversity are a must in this position which requires a high level of confidentiality, probity and ethics. Position Description can be downloaded here. Applications close 5pm Friday 5th March 2010. HIV-positive women are encouraged to apply. 21 Years of Positive Women Victoria In 2009 Positive Women Victoria celebrated 21 years or providing advocacy and support for HIV-positive women. We celebrated this milestone at our 2009 AGM, with a gathering of friends and a 21st Birthday cake. You can read about the celebrations here.
Positive Steps Support Group 2010 In 2009 Positive Women Victoria ran Positive Steps, our first ever therapeutic support group. The group of women, facilitated by our Support Coordinator and a counselor from the Victorian AIDS Council, met Thursday evenings for 10 weeks. Positive Steps provides opportunity to discuss the issues that affect HIV-positive women in a safe environment and with other women in similar situations that can provide emotional and peer support. Due to the success and positive feedback from the first group, Positive Women Victoria is holding Positive Steps again, initially as a weekend group over two Saturdays, but also as a Thursday evening group again. Interested women should contact our Support Coordinator on 03 9076 6918 or email.
Women's Lunch at the Positive Living Centre Positive Women Victoria are joining with Straight Arrows, the CALD service and the Positive Living Centre to hold a free "Women’s Lunch" - children are welcome - to get us together and introduce us to the PLC. There will be a tour of the PLC, followed by a free lunch at Rickets Point. After lunch we will return to the PLC where everyone will get a free Pantry package. Interested women should contact our Support Coordinator on 03 9076 6918 or email.
February Supporters News The February 2010 edition of our Supporters Newsletter is available:
- Overview of our Christmas Events in December
- Positive Steps Peer Support group - Women's Lunch at the Positive Living Centre - Feedback from 9th International Congress on AIDS in Asia & Pacific
Download the newsletter here or subscribe to an email version.
Positive Women Victoria Annual Report You can download our 2009 Annual Report here or email for a copy. |
