IAS AIDS2026 – Media Delegate Registration Application

Dear IAS AIDS2026 Media team,

Scholarship Application Number: 181 629. 

I was unsuccessful in my application for a Media Scholarship. To support my eligible free media delegate registration as a public facing communications professional, please view my supporting letter from my HIV organisation Positive Women Victoria where I work as Communications and Engagement Coordinator. And NAPWHA (National Association of People With HIV Australia) for whom I am a contributing writer.

At AIDS2026, I will be reporting latest developments in HIV cure science, emerging HIV treatments and peer support initiatives. I understand I am responsible for my own travel expenses and I have purchased my airfare and accommodation. Please view my supporting letters and public-facing work here:

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Waking HIV From Its Secret Hiding Places – Positive Living Digital magazine: published 31/3/2026 –

Women and HIV Today audio visual tool featured in ‘The Guardian”: published 10/2/2026  

From Long Acting to a Functional Cure – Positive Living Digital magazine: published 10/9/2025 –

HIV Still Matters campaign (see image above) – Heather Ellis (centre) featured as one of this speakers in this public facing campaign produced by Thorne Harbour Health.