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News + Events
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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Born to survive – HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day – 5 June
Posted on 4th of June 2025
Stephanie Raper (PWV Chair), has lived with HIV all her life. When she spoke with so much passion at the recent AIDS Candlelight Memorial in Melbourne, it was to others who have also survived, while honouring those who haven’t. It…
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Bolder Online – Learn about changes to the new Aged Care Act
Posted on 3rd of June 2025
June meeting: Wednesday, 11 June 2025 from 4pm to 5:30pm AEST Social Researcher Ronald Woods will present on changes to the new Aged Care Act coming about on 1 July. Join Bolder Online for an engaging chat about the positive…
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A Night To Remember – 40th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Posted on 30th of May 2025
The 40th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial was celebrated on Sunday, 18 May at the Positive Living Centre More than 140 folk (including our livestream audience) came together from across the positive community, alongside family, friends, allies, clinical and social researchers…
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HIV Cure Newsletter – May 2025
Posted on 30th of May 2025
Learn about the latest HIV cure science from Melbourne and international researchers in this May issue of the HIV Cure Newsletter, which is published by the Melbourne HIV Cure Consortium. Melbourne is a global hub of HIV science research with…
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Bolder Online – How The New Aged Care Act Will Affect You
Posted on 30th of May 2025
Date & Time: Wednesday, 11 June 2025 at 4pm AEST Bolder Online meeting in June focuses on new changes to the Aged Care Act and how this will affect older people with HIV Bolder Online – join older people with…
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International HIV survey Positive Perspectives 3 released
Posted on 28th of May 2025
International survey finds half of people with HIV globally feel unheard by their doctor and many did not believe in U=U. The Positive Perspectives 3 (PP3), study , now in its 10th year is run by ViiV Healthcare. • 40%…
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Coffee & Cake Catch Up – 3rd Wednesday every month
Posted on 16th of May 2025
Coffee & Cake – Wednesday, 18th June – 2:30pm Venue: Positive Living Centre, 51 Commercial Road, South Yarra, Vic 3141 Every 3rd Wednesday at 2:30pm why not drop in for a barista coffee and delicious cake for this regular women’s catch up…
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ABC NEWS – Women living with HIV no longer a priority group
Posted on 16th of May 2025
Women living with HIV no longer a priority group, despite higher risks of late diagnosis and lack of specialised support. In this ABC News article and video, HIV advocates and two women living with HIV, Del Batton Northern Territory AIDS…
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HIV Cure Survey – Pause your Pills for HIV cure research?
Posted on 24th of April 2025
COMPLETE THIS SHORT SURVEY Researchers would like to know what you think about HIV cure studies and if you would interrupt your ARV treatment in a clinical trial for HIV cure research. Did you know there are HIV cure studies…
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