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News + Events
Secure Safe Housing – Bolder Online
Posted on 17th of June 2026
Bolder Online – a discussion group for people 50+ in Australia Wednesday, 1st July 4pm AEST Are you approaching retirement without secure housing? You are not alone. Many older people with HIV face housing insecurity. Many of us have had…
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Women and HIV Today – Seeking Speakers
Posted on 11th of June 2026
PWV leads a new HIV healthcare education project Are you a woman living with HIV who would like to help shape the future of healthcare education? Women and HIV Today is a new national audio-visual education tool for students of healthcare…
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Community-Focused HIV Cure Symposium – 13 September 2026
Posted on 11th of June 2026
Interested In Learning About HIV Cure Science? Attend this FREE Community-Focused HIV Cure Symposium HIV Cure ‘Science for Community Symposium’ Pre-Conference Sunday, 13 September 2026 – 3:30pm to 5:30pm Hybrid Event: In-Person at the Pullman Hotel Albert Park or Online (AEST) Join…
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Have Your Say On HIV Cure Research – SURVEY
Posted on 11th of June 2026
Your experiences and perspectives are essential Monash University are inviting people living with HIV to take part in a research survey about preferences for future HIV cure treatments and cure-related clinical trials. Your experiences and perspectives help ensure HIV cure research…
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Movie, Coffee & Connection – Sunday, 9 August 2026
Posted on 11th of June 2026
PWV Peer Support Event Date: Sunday, 9 August – matinee session Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm – exact times to be advised closer to the event Venue: Keno Cinema – 45 Collins St, Melbourne Join us for a relaxed afternoon of entertainment,…
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Meet PWVs new Peer Support Worker
Posted on 11th of May 2026
Melania Mugamu joins PWV as our new casual Peer Support Worker Melania, whom some of you may already know, joins us as a highly experienced and passionate HIV peer support worker. She comes to us from Queensland Positive People, where…
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Migrating to Australia? – New resource page
Posted on 16th of April 2026
A new webpage from NAPWHA can help If you’re living with HIV and planning a move to Australia, this new resource from NAPWHA is a great place to start. The Migrating to Australia webpage brings together helpful information, links, and…
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Waking up sleeping HIV – Read the article
Posted on 16th of April 2026
A new grant advances HIV cure research using mRNA In this article from NAPWHA’s Positive Living digital magazine, you will learn how Australian HIV cure research is “waking up” hidden HIV in the body—an important step toward a future cure….
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Women and HIV Today audio visual tool
Posted on 10th of February 2026
A Positive Action Community Grant from ViiV Healthcare awarded to NAPWHA (National Association of People with HIV Australia), in partnership with Positive Women Victoria, to develop a new education tool for healthcare sector will improve awareness of Australian women living…
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Seeking Multicultural People With HIV
Posted on 4th of February 2026
Expressions of Interest: Multicultural People with HIV Join a paid advisory group : Share your lived experience Living Positive Victoria invites multicultural people living with HIV to join a small paid Community Advisory and Participation Group. Help co-design short video resources…
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HIV Still Matters – a new anti-stigma campaign
Posted on 5th of December 2025
HIV has changed, stigma hasn’t HIV Still Matters 2025 is the latest anti-stigma campaign by Thorne Harbour Health. Rolled out nationally on World AIDS Day, 1 December, this powerful campaign features six HIV advocates including PWVs Deborah Akumu and Heather Ellis….
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The 2026 PWV Board and Annual Report 2024-2025
Posted on 5th of December 2025
Meet your new PWV Board | Read Annual Report 2024-2025 The Positive Women Victoria Annual Report 2024-2025 was approved at the PWV Annual General Meeting. Read about our projects, highlights and financials. PWV Chair Stephanie Raper presented the Annual Report and PWVs achievements…
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Global HIV survey: Women’s voices needed
Posted on 4th of September 2025
ViiV Positive Perspectives 3 – complete by 15 September More women are needed to complete the ViiV Positive Perspectives 3 (PP3) survey. This global study was co-designed by people living with HIV, advocates, and healthcare providers to better understand the experiences…
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HIV Science from IAS2025 Unpacked – WATCH & READ
Posted on 25th of August 2025
Learn about latest research for HIV treatments and HIV cure in ‘plain language’ from the IAS Conference on HIV Science held in Rwanda in July. This powerful ‘in conversation’ video and feature article unpacks the latest breakthroughs from the…
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Calls For Improved HIV testing – HIV Medicine article
Posted on 19th of August 2025
Australia has reached global HIV targets for treatment and viral suppression—but around 1 in 20 people with HIV may still not know their status. A new article in HIV Medicine highlights the need to improve HIV testing by expanding options…
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Study of trans and gender diverse people living with HIV
Posted on 22nd of July 2025
Are you: Trans and/or gender diverse, Living with HIV, Aged 18+, Living in Australia? Join this new study exploring trans and gender diverse people’s experiences living with HIV! The interview is anonymous and confidential (phone, video or in-person), takes about…
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Exploring Religious and Spiritual Beliefs – SURVEY
Posted on 9th of July 2025
A survey for People Living with HIV in Australia Very little is known in Australia about the religious and spiritual beliefs of people living with HIV. A new study by Monash University seeks to find out more about people’s diverse…
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Cancer Screening: What You Need To Know – WATCH NOW
Posted on 9th of July 2025
WATCH THE RECORDING Join us for a relaxed, conversational-style webinar designed specifically for women living with HIV. Learn why regular cancer screening is so important — and how you can take charge of your health with confidence. Expert speakers from…
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Are You Interested in updates on HIV cure research?
Posted on 1st of July 2025
READ HIV CURE NEWSLETTERS (from the Victorian HIV Cure Volunteer Database) There is a lot happening in HIV cure research so if you want to keep up-to-date with the latest HIV cure science, read the newsletters published by the Victorian…
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What Can A Social Worker Do For You – WATCH THE RECORDING
Posted on 10th of June 2025
In this conversational-style video you will learn how a social worker can support you. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, navigating health systems, or seeking guidance during major life transitions, social workers are trained to help. They offer practical resources, emotional…
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