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WATCH the recording – Your Liver Health webinar
Posted on 11th of May 2023
Your Liver Health & HIV webinar hosted by Positive Women Victoria focused on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Special guests/panellists are: Dr David Iser, gastroenterologist and hepatologist from Melbourne, Emily Parsons, a woman living with HIV who has been diagnosed…
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Your Liver Health & HIV webinar – Tuesday, 9 May from 2pm to 3pm AEST via Zoom
Posted on 4th of May 2023
Your Liver Health & HIV webinar hosted by Positive Women Victoria will focus on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Date: Tuesday, 9 May 2pm to 3pm AEST via Zoom Register now at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ig1YzUkOQTGdk5kKVyD8mw (everyone is welcome and please share with…
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WATCH THE RECORDING: Women and HIV Cure Research webinar
Posted on 30th of March 2023
Register for the VICTORIAN HIV CURE DATABASE and for latest HIV cure science visit HIV CURE Or click on the QR code to register for the Victorian HIV Cure Database Held on Wednesday, 22 March 2023, Positive Women Victoria was honoured to…
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Born with HIV, PWV Chair Stephanie Raper, challenges HIV stigma
Posted on 9th of March 2023
Stephanie Raper, Chair of Positive Women Victoria shares her story of being born with HIV and today as a young woman, is thriving with HIV. Launched on the 8th National Day of Women Living with HIV on 9 March 2023,…
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Poem ‘Wildflowers’ (edited version) depicts lived experiences of women living with HIV
Posted on 8th of March 2023
For 2023, for the International Women’s Day (8/3), and the National Day of Women Living With HIV (9/3), Positive Women Victoria and ViiV Healthcare share an edited version of a performance poem as a collaboration project and speaks to the…
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‘Challenge HIV Stigma’ on the National Day of Women Living with HIV. – 9 March 2023
Posted on 8th of March 2023
Women share their stories on how they challenged HIV stigma The National Day of Women Living with HIV occurs annually on 9 March, (the day after International Women’s Day). It is an opportunity to celebrate the lives of women living…
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Women Living with HIV webinar – hosted by HOLA
Posted on 16th of February 2023
Women Living with HIV webinar – hosted by HOLA Date: Thursday 2 March 2023 Time: 2:00-3:15pm AEDT ATTENDEES: Australia’s HIV community workforce (staff and volunteers from AFAO and NAPWHA member organisations) Cost: Free In the lead up to the National…
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Women and HIV Cure Research webinar – Wed, 22 March 7pm to 8pm AEDT
Posted on 15th of February 2023
Hosted by Positive Women Victoria with special guest Dr Jillian Lau Positive Women Victoria is honoured to host the Women and HIV Cure Research webinar (via Zoom) on Wednesday, 22 March from 7pm to 8pm. Special guest for the webinar is…
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The future of HIV treatments study
Posted on 15th of February 2023
Study supported by NAPWHA – $50 gift card provided for your time This HIV treatment study is being conducted by independent research company, Community and Patient Preference Research (CaPPRe) and is supported by NAPWHA (National Association of People With HIV…
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Challenge HIV Stigma for the National Day of Women Living with HIV – Thursday, 9 March 2023
Posted on 9th of February 2023
This year the National Network of Women Living With HIV theme is Challenge HIV Stigma and they want to hear from women living with HIV in Australia. The Network is collecting stories on how you have challenged stigma. This could…
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United States Government updates Infant Feeding Guidelines for parents living with HIV (31/1/2023)
Posted on 2nd of February 2023
The US Government has added updates to the section Infant Feeding for Individuals with HIV in the United States and now asserts the need for shared decision-making between providers and parents living with HIV and increased support from providers for…
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Beyond and Behind the Faces of HIV and AIDS – contribute lived experience stories
Posted on 18th of January 2023
Beyond and Behind the Faces of HIV and AIDS An international book project calling for lived experiences Download the book with stories compiled so far: Beyond and Behind the Faces of HIV and AIDS ICW (International Community of Women Living With…
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Invitation to provide online feedback on new Alfred Health inpatient HIV care facility
Posted on 16th of January 2023
ONLINE EVENT – Monday, 30 January – 11:00am Alfred Health is developing a new purpose-built facility for inpatient HIV care at The Alfred. They have engaged with both staff and consumers to inform the floorplan and now seek your input into…
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Christmas & New Year holiday message from Positive Women Victoria
Posted on 21st of December 2022
Wishing you a safe and happy festive season The PWV office will be closed from 22 December 2002 and will reopen on 3 January 2023 Positive Women Victoria will be taking a short break over Christmas and the New Year,…
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The 13th International Workshop on HIV & Women (online) – 17 to18 February 2023
Posted on 13th of December 2022
Positive Women Victoria are proud to endorse the 13th International Workshop on HIV & Women taking place on the 17-18 February 2023. You can attend either live in Seattle, Washington, or virtually. Learn from leading experts in the field of…
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HIV Futures 10 ‘QUALITY OF LIFE’ results released for 2022
Posted on 13th of December 2022
HIV Futures 10 is a study of quality of life among people living with HIV in Australia. Nearly 10% of the 816 people who completed the study were women including five transgender women. Just over 50% reported overall wellbeing to…
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EXPLORING HIV STIGMA TRAILER WITH STEPH LEE – (a TV Documentary Film Project)
Posted on 7th of December 2022
EXPLORING HIV STIGMA TRAILER WITH STEPH LEE – (a TV Documentary Promo) Steph Lee, is living with HIV and PWVs vice chair, is developing a documentary film on HIV-related stigma as a social experiment, but needs funding to make it…
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World AIDS Day Events – Thursday, 1 December
Posted on 16th of November 2022
Register now to attend in person & virtual World AIDS Day is held every year on 1st December and is dedicated to remembering the millions lost. You are invited to attend the following events on World AIDS Day 2022 :…
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Prioritising HIV & AIDS ahead of the upcoming Victorian state election on 26/11/2022
Posted on 20th of October 2022
Joint media release from Living Positive Victoria, Positive Women Victoria, and Thorne Harbour Health on the release of HIV & AIDS Priorities document ahead of the Victorian State Election on 26 November 2022. MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release – Thursday…
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NAPWHA BOARD – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – closes 31/10/2022
Posted on 20th of October 2022
Nominations are now sought for the positions of Vice President and three (3) Ordinary Directors The NAPWHA Rules state at Section 16: (2) Elections for office-bearers (1) Eligibility: To be eligible for election to the position of NAPWHA office bearer…
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Make a difference, learn new skills on the PWV Board
Posted on 13th of October 2022
‘With the AGM on Tuesday, 8 November, there are still places on the PWV Board’ At the close of formal nominations for the PWV Board, we received three nominees. However, if you missed the deadline, there are still opportunities to be…
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Peer Navigator training opportunity – Online Modules
Posted on 13th of October 2022
Call for Expression of Interest – closes on Friday, 28 October Are you working for an HIV community organisation as a peer support worker or HIV Peer Navigator? Or would you like to be? NAPWHA are looking for motivated individuals to…
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Nourish-UK HIV & infant feeding study & web launch – ONLINE on 19 October 2022 – 10:45pm
Posted on 13th of October 2022
Online via Zoom on Wednesday, 19 October at 10:45pm AEDT Learn about the findings from the Nourish-UK HIV and infant feeding study at this online event. UK researchers spoke to almost 40 women living with HIV and their partners. A web…
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Annual General Meeting 2022 – Tuesday, 8 November 6pm to 8pm
Posted on 6th of October 2022
POSITIVE WOMEN VICTORIA – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2022 Tuesday, 8 November 2022 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Positive Living Centre, 31-51 Commercial Road, South Yarra, Melbourne On behalf of your Chair Stephanie Raper, and the Board and staff of Positive…
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WATCH AIDS2022 CONFERENCE SESSIONS FOR FREE
Posted on 6th of October 2022
All recordings of sessions from AIDS2022 conference held in Canada are now available to everyone to view for FREE. Watch the videos of sessions and learn all the latest in HIV science and expert discussions on the global HIV response….
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Health & the Law: Leadership in HIV & Blood Borne Viruses – Online/In-Person – 13 Oct 2022
Posted on 6th of October 2022
Health and the Law: Leadership in HIV and Blood Borne Viruses Thursday, 13 October 2022 – 10am to 11am AEDT In this FREE seminar (online and in person), hear from industry expert Aaron Cogle, Executive Director of NAPWHA, the National Association for People…
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Introduction to HIV – ONLINE – Monday, 10 October – FREE
Posted on 6th of October 2022
Introduction to HIV – ONLINE – by Alfred Education & Resource Centre Monday, 10 October – 9:30am to 12:30pm – FREE The Introduction to HIV provides attendees with an overview of the history, epidemiology, transmission, prevention, testing and management of…
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Emotional Support & Counselling Options Webinar – WATCH THE RECORDING
Posted on 5th of October 2022
Hosted by PWV with guest speaker Alexandra Storey, a counsellor from Thorne Harbour Health. In this webinar, Alex explain counselling options for your emotional support. You will also learn how to access free or low-cost counselling services. Attendees questions are…
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Positive Women Victoria Board Needs You! Jump On Board for 2023
Posted on 23rd of August 2022
Positive Women Victoria Board Needs You! With our Annual General Meeting on 8 November 2022, and opportunities to fill Board vacancies, now is the time to become a PWV board director. It’s important we have a diverse group of women…
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Women & HIV education session with Dr Nneka Nwokolo – 8 September 2022
Posted on 23rd of August 2022
Thursday, 8 September – 10:30am to 12:00pm in Melbourne at Thorne Harbour Health, 200 Hoddle Street, Abottsford Join Dr Nneka Nwokolo, a London-based consultant physician in Sexual Health and HIV Medicine, for a special education session on health issues faced…
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AIDS2022 – FOLLOW THE SCIENCE
Posted on 2nd of August 2022
AIDS2022 Conference, Montreal, Canada and virtually – 29 July to 2 August 2022 AIDS2022 with the theme, ‘Follow The Science’ was attended by over 9,500 scientists, researchers, policy makers and HIV activists with nearly 2,000 attending online. Professor Sharon Lewin,…
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Poetry Collaboration Project – with ViiV Healthcare
Posted on 28th of July 2022
Be part of a performance poem that aims to improve quality of life for people living with HIV “The poem will be built up with the words, voices, and video footage of people who have a lived experience of living…
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FINDING JOY – Friday, 17 June 2_5pm AEST via Zoom online
Posted on 25th of May 2022
Finding Joy is an online community event by NAPHWA for people with HIV in Australia and beyond Friday, 17 June from 2-5pm AEST on Zoom. The theme ‘Finding Joy’ refers to moments that give us energy for life — and…
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AIDS 2022 Montreal and Virtual: Young Women Advocates Media Team
Posted on 25th of May 2022
The International Community of Women Living with HIV (ICW) in partnership with Y+ Global and GNP+ are excited to once again partner to support young women advocates living with HIV raise their voices at the International AIDS Conference using social…
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Free access to treatment for people with HIV who are ineligible for Medicare
Posted on 24th of May 2022
From 1st July 2022, people with HIV who are ineligible for Medicare will be able to access their treatment free of charge through government-funded hospital pharmacies. If who may have previously received HIV medication through compassionate access schemes, you will…
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Peer Support Role Vacancy with Positive Women Victoria
Posted on 19th of May 2022
Peer Support Role Vacancy After seven dedicated years, Heather Mugwagwa, well-known to many members and clients, will be finishing up with PWV. We’ll miss Heather, and are in awe of her amazing contribution to the organisation, which has transformed PWV…
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Positive Women Victoria signatory on Joint Statement: We support inclusion, dignity and respect for all women
Posted on 12th of May 2022
We all deserve dignity, respect and the freedom to be ourselves. Together, we can create a future where we are all free to thrive, and support each other — regardless of our genders, the colour of our skin, or where…
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Financial Wellbeing Webinar – WATCH THE RECORDING
Posted on 12th of May 2022
Learn how to access financial support services and grants, manage debts and nurture your financial wellbeing in this webinar hosted by Positive Women Victoria. Guest speaker Lynda Horn, a Financial Counsellor with Thorne Harbour Health outlines what services and grants…
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HIV FUTURES 10 SURVEY – EXTENDED FOR WOMEN
Posted on 3rd of May 2022
HIV FUTURES 10 – EXTENDED FOR WOMEN If you have not yet done the HIV Futures 10 survey, please consider doing this important anonymous Australian national survey for all people living with HIV. This year has seen a lower number…
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Peers translate HIV health research into ‘plain speak’ on TikTok
Posted on 21st of April 2022
Three HIV advocates were recruited to translate a HIV research paper focused on person-centred care for a ground-breaking Knowledge Translation (KT) project that paves the way to improve understanding of health information amongst the HIV community. Internationally, KT is a…
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Financial Wellbeing Webinar – Wednesday, 4 May – 7pm to 8pm
Posted on 20th of April 2022
Financial Wellbeing Webinar – via Zoom online – Wednesday, 4 May – 7pm to 8pm AEST If you want to learn more about how to access financial support services and grants, manage debts and nurture your financial wellbeing, this free…
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Living Well – theme for 2022 National Day of Women Living with HIV
Posted on 9th of March 2022
“Living well means to me, being accepted as I am. For not what I’ve got, but for me as a person.” Each year, on March 9th, the National Network of Women Living with HIV celebrate the lives of women with HIV in…
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Positive Women’s voices heard for International Women’s Day
Posted on 8th of March 2022
More Stories, Less Stigma: Sharing the stories of positive women for 2022 International Women’s Day on 8 March and on the National Day of Women Living with HIV on 9 March. This year, we’re revisiting some of the amazing stories…
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National Day of Women Living With HIV – 9 March 2022
Posted on 22nd of February 2022
Share your words on ‘Living Well’ – Wednesday, 9 March 2022 Join us to celebrate the 7th National Day of Women Living with HIV on 9th March. The theme this year is ‘Living Well’. If you are a woman living…
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PLHIV Stigma Index Academy in Asia Pacific
Posted on 22nd of February 2022
Women living with HIV encouraged to join Women living with HIV from Asia Pacific region are invited to be involved in setting up a virtual learning space for the community of people living with HIV to build a movement towards…
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Reaching Your Potential: A Confidence and Skills Building Course for Women Living with HIV who want to contribute to the HIV response
Posted on 9th of February 2022
Positive Women Victoria is excited to have received support from ViiV Healthcare’s Positive Action Community Grants to run a unique program of events to support women who live with HIV to reach their potential. Women living with HIV support each…
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12th International Workshop on HIV and Women 2022
Posted on 18th of January 2022
FROM ADOLESCENCE TO MENOPAUSE – virtual meeting 6-8 April 2022 The International Workshop on HIV & Women has completed its 11th year and continues to evolve. It is an outstanding opportunity for health care providers, researchers, government, industry, and community…
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Positive Women Victoria support, Victorian Govt COVID-19 support and vaccination information
Posted on 18th of January 2022
Welcome to 2022: we’re here to support you. We hope our members enjoyed a peaceful and safe start to 2022 despite ongoing uncertainties. The PWV team are all back on deck, and while it’s not possible to drop in to…
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Wrapping up 2021 – A Message from PWV & Christmas/New Year Office Closure
Posted on 22nd of December 2021
Wishing you a safe and happy festive season To all Positive Women Victoria & worldwide, from my family to yours, Merry Xmas and best wishes for 2022. with love Mel, PWV Chair PWV OFFICE CLOSED FROM 23 DECEMBER AND RE-OPENS…
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The Other Pandemic – 40 Years of AIDS – on ABC iView
Posted on 2nd of December 2021
40 years since cases first reported, Jeremy Fernandez and Madeleine Morris look at the history of HIV AIDS in this special news bulletin to mark World AIDS Day. They speak to global researchers from the early days right through to…
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Quality of life for people with HIV: Rediscovering What Matters
Posted on 30th of November 2021
Join this interactive livestream online event on Thursday, 2 December – 12-1pm AEDT Following on from World AIDS Day, ViiV Healthcare Australia and the National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA) are proud to present a live panel discussion…
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WORLD AIDS DAY EVENTS – Wednesday, 1 December 2021
Posted on 18th of November 2021
World AIDS Day 2021 “40 Years of HIV, where to next?” – online from 9am Please join us to acknowledge, reflect and learn for World AIDS Day 2021. The theme this year is ’40 Years of HIV: Where To Next’ ,…
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Catch Up Chat (online) – For Women Living With HIV – Friday, 19 November @ 6pm
Posted on 17th of November 2021
Catch Up Chat (online) – For Women Living With HIV – Friday, 19 November at 6pm to 7pm AEDT (online) Hope you can join us for the last online Catch Up for 2021. This monthly catch-up is a chance to…
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The Future Sessions: Women and HIV – Join the Conversation
Posted on 15th of November 2021
The Futures Sessions – Women and HIV – Wednesday 17 November , 7pm-8pm (AEDT) Join the conversation covering priority issues for women living with HIV incorporating data from the HIV Futures 9 Survey. HIV Futures is an invaluable source of information…
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Positive Women Victoria support, COVID-19 support and vaccination information
Posted on 11th of November 2021
The PWV team are all back on deck, and while it’s not possible to drop in to our offices without prior appointment or discussion yet, please don’t hesitate to call or email us if we can help you in any…
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PWV 2021 Annual General Meeting
Posted on 8th of November 2021
Tuesday, 9 November @ 6:00pm to 7:30pm AEDT (online) On behalf of your Acting Chair Mel, and the Board and staff of Positive Women Victoria, we warmly invite you to attend our 2021 Annual General Meeting, held online via Zoom,…
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The Futures Sessions – Women and HIV
Posted on 4th of November 2021
The Futures Sessions – Women and HIV, 7pm-8pm, Wednesday 17 November. HIV Social Research? What’s in it for me? The HIV Futures Survey is a comprehensive national survey conducted every 2 years by the Australian Research Centre in Sex,…
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Menopause and Women Living With HIV webinar
Posted on 19th of October 2021
WATCH THE RECORDING Held on Tuesday, 16 November @ 7:00pm to 8:00pm AEDT (Australia) Menopause and Women Living with HIV webinar, hosted online by Positive Women Victoria, features expert panellist Dr Nneka Nwokolo, an honorary HIV and sexual health consultant from…
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Help Shape the Future of the National Network of Women Living with HIV
Posted on 5th of October 2021
OPERATIONAL PLANNING DAY Friday 15 October, 2021 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm AEDT, via Zoom. NAPWHA invites you to join its Operational Planning Day of the National Network of Women Living with HIV, which is open to all women in Australia living with HIV. Facilitated…
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Catch-up Chat – Friday, 22 October @ 6pm to 7pm AEST
Posted on 15th of September 2021
Hosted by Positive Women Victoria, this monthly catch-up via Zoom is a chance to chat online with your ‘sisters’ and build new connections with other women living with HIV. You can share experiences that nurture health and wellbeing or just…
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TAKE A TOUR OF THE POSITIVELY WOMEN ONLINE ART EXHIBITION
Posted on 15th of September 2021
The Kirby Institute, in collaboration with Positive Life NSW, is offering tours of the Positively Women Online Art Exhibition: This innovative research exhibition presents the art work and poetry of an incredible group of Australian women living with HIV. In…
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Your Gut Health and HIV webinar – WATCH THE RECORDING
Posted on 13th of September 2021
A webinar to inspire and learn why diet matters for people living with HIV Featuring an expert panel, Infectious diseases specialist Professor Sharon Lewin and clinical holistic nutritionist Skye Wiles, you will learn why gut health and diet are so…
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Here To Help You During Extended COVID-19 Lockdown
Posted on 2nd of September 2021
With the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions extended for Greater Melbourne as announced by the Victorian Government on 2/9/21, PWV are still unable to provide face-to-face peer support. However, the PWV peer support team are available to all women living with HIV…
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HIV priorities in care – Findings shared by Alfred Health online sessions
Posted on 30th of August 2021
Give your response at two online sessions Tuesday, August 31 6pm to 7pm Thursday, 9 September – 3pm to 4pm Recently Positive Women members took part in a community conversation with Alfred Health on the needs and priorities for HIV…
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Catch-up For a Chat – an online event for women living with HIV
Posted on 26th of August 2021
Friday, 27 August 2021 – 6pm to 7pm Hosted by Positive Women Victoria, Catch-up For a Chat online via Zoom is a chance to chat online with your ‘sisters’ and build new connections with other women living with HIV. This regular…
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Be part of a video to help end HIV stigma
Posted on 13th of August 2021
Women’s Stories: what it’s like to live with HIV today. As part of the Women and HIV: Tell The Story project, PWV will produce a video featuring women’s stories about what it’s like to live with HIV today with the…
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Positive Women Victoria Board Needs You! Jump On Board!
Posted on 13th of August 2021
Positive Women Victoria Board Needs You! With our Annual General Meeting on 9 November 2021, and opportunities to fill Board vacancies, now is the time to become a PWV board director. It’s important we have a diverse group of women…
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Your Gut Health and HIV webinar – Tuesday, 14 September 2021 at 7:00pm
Posted on 13th of August 2021
Your Gut Health and HIV webinar on Tuesday, 14 September from 7:00pm to 8:00pm A webinar (via Zoom) to inspire and learn why diet matters for people living with HIV. Featuring an expert panel, you will learn why gut health and…
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Our Future, Beyond Resilience: A HIV Congress in Melbourne
Posted on 12th of August 2021
12 – 13 February 2022 in Melbourne The HIV congress will bring together a diverse group of people living with HIV in Australia to discuss what it means to live ‘beyond resilience’. An online pre-congress event will also be held…
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EVENT: Women’s Wellbeing Day – postponed due to COVID lockdown
Posted on 8th of July 2021
Women’s Wellbeing Day – Sunday, 15 August 2021 from 10am to 3pm…ish Due to COVID snap lockdown announced on 5 August 2021, this event has been postponed. The new date will be announced soon and all members attending will be…
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HIV Futures 10 – survey opens
Posted on 8th of July 2021
Australian national survey for people living with HIV The HIV Futures survey has been run very two to three years since 1997 by the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University. Data collected is anonymous and…
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Casting Photo Call – Models needed for HIV Testing Campaign on Social Media
Posted on 29th of June 2021
Would you like to be photographed by famous photographer Jez Smith for a new HIV testing campaign on social media? The casting call is for one heterosexual couple (either serodiscordant or both partners living with HIV). And two women living…
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Here for you: Support & Services from PWV during latest COVID restrictions
Posted on 25th of June 2021
Updated on 25 June 2021 With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions for Greater Melbourne, we are able to re-commence face-to-face peer support on a case by case basis. However, our peer support team are available to all women living with…
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Us Mob & HIV booklet and latest HIV factsheets
Posted on 24th of June 2021
Latest HIV testing factsheets on HIV transmission, PEP, PrEP and the latest Us Mob and HIV booklet published by Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA) and AFAO (Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations) Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) READ NOW
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Here for you: Support and Services from PWV during COVID restrictions
Posted on 27th of May 2021
Updated on 17 June 2021 With the easing of the extended Covid-19 ‘circuit breaker’ restrictions for Greater Melbourne, we are still unable to re-commence face-to-face peer support. Our office must also remain temporarily closed for at least another week and…
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International Workshop on HIV & Women 2021
Posted on 26th of May 2021
WATCH FREE sessions from the International Workshop on HIV & Women 2021 hosted by Virology Education Sessions include: HIV and Covid19 vaccines Hormonal contraception and risk of cardiometabolic diseases Peer support models Pregnancy in Canada and breastfeeding in the US…
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2021 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Posted on 5th of May 2021
LIVING LEARNING LOVING – 40 YEARS OF HIV Sunday, 16 May 2021 from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (AEST) ONLINE EVENT Join us as we join organisations worldwide to raise HIV awareness and remember the friends and family we have…
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Women in the Early Response to HIV – online event
Posted on 5th of May 2021
Tuesday 11 May, 2021 from 6.30p.m. – 8.00p.m. (AEST) – online forum Women played a vital role in the early response to the HIV and AIDS epidemic in Australia. From frontline workers to community leaders, join Thorne Harbour Health as…
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Breastfeeding for Women Living with HIV online community forum
Posted on 4th of May 2021
Breastfeeding for Women Living with HIV online community forum Tuesday, 4 May 2021 – 7:30pm to 8:30pm (AEST) Learn about the latest advice and guidelines on breastfeeding for women living with HIV. This national online community forum will be moderated by…
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Communications and Engagement Coordinator
Posted on 29th of April 2021
Applications close: COB Tuesday May 18, 2021 Do you want to work in a small, dynamic team that supports women living with HIV? Do you have great communication skills and experience across a variety of media and platforms and…
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Phoenix workshop on 23-24 April 2021
Posted on 6th of April 2021
Phoenix workshop on 23-24 April 2021 Want to meet other women living with HIV? Want to share your experience? Phoenix is free workshop for women recently diagnosed with HIV or those who are after more information about living with HIV….
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Covid-19 vaccine for people living with HIV
Posted on 6th of April 2021
People living with HIV are eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine (locally produced AstraZeneca vaccine) as part of the Phase 1B vaccine roll out from Monday, 22 March 2021. Phase 1B includes people with an underlying medical condition including people…
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Watch: U=U is Your Story Too (Webinar for Women)
Posted on 27th of November 2020
A groundbreaking forum and Australian-first, U=U is Your Story Too is a panel discussion focused on the Undetectable = Untransmittable message as it relates specifically to women. Over 20 years of scientific evidence confirms that when antiretroviral treatment is used,…
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U=U Is Your Story Too (Webinar for Women)
Posted on 12th of November 2020
This online event is not to be missed! In the lead up to World AIDS Day, this Australian first webinar led by women living with HIV will dispel outdated myths, highlighting the message that successful HIV treatment eliminates the risk…
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Be a part of the World AIDS Day Memorial
Posted on 22nd of October 2020
This year, due to COVID-19, the 2020 World AIDS Day Memorial will be carried out without people gathering at the Positive Living Centre. There will be an online event and we are encouraging members of the public to contribute to…
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Notice: 2020 Annual General Meeting
Posted on 15th of October 2020
This is to advise members and stakeholders of the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Positive Women Victoria (PWV). This year, due to the extraordinary circumstances and ongoing restrictions in place related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic in Victoria, we will…
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Our Stories Podcast — Listen Now!
Posted on 30th of September 2020
We are very excited to announce the launch of our brand new podcast, Our Stories: Ending HIV Stigma, a podcast about women, by women living with HIV in Australia, that challenges the myths and stereotypes that feed HIV stigma. ‘Their…
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Board Elections: An Invitation to Join
Posted on 16th of September 2020
A message from Georgina Whitchurch, Chair of PWV’s Board, and an invitation to nominate for the 2020-21 Board. We are approaching our Annual General Meeting, which will be held in November 2020. It’s likely this will need to be held…
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Decriminalising Sex Work: It’s time!
Posted on 10th of September 2020
It was great news to learn late last year that Victoria is embarking on a review process to consider the decriminalisation of sex work. This is a very important review, and it’s a real concern that the current legal structures…
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HIV and HPV-related cancers: DARE to talk about it
Posted on 28th of August 2020
It’s not always easy to talk about intimate health care, but sometimes, even though things are a bit awkward, it can protect you and may even save your life. Positive Women Victoria is part of a group led by Positive…
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Missing Voices: add yours to our Women, HIV and clinical trials research project
Posted on 20th of August 2020
Have you ever been a participant in a HIV clinical research trial? Would you consider doing so in future? If you have been a part of a HIV treatment or health care trial, what were your experiences of the process?…
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Working As Your Advocate: Breastfeeding Choices
Posted on 14th of August 2020
Everyone has been pretty busy adjusting to new arrangements and needs stemming from COVID-19, but Positive Women Victoria (PWV) continues to keep HIV in the forefront of our work, and has been continuing to contribute actively to some important advocacy…
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Support if you live in Melbourne and restricted areas
Posted on 8th of July 2020
It’s been an up-and-down journey for Victoria as we learn to coexist with the present reality of coronavirus. In particular, we want to send a message to all our members who live in the areas affected by the reintroduction of…
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Blood Borne Virus Program at ARCSHS chats to PWV
Posted on 28th of June 2020
Our EO, Kirsty Machon, chatted to Jen Johnson from La Trobe University’s Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society on how PWV’s been working through the last three months. Have a read below! Jen Johnson: How is it all…
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The next few weeks: where are we at?
Posted on 2nd of June 2020
For some people, it’s been a tough couple of months, while others have found solace in peaceful time with family, but in Victoria, the time has come where some restrictions are being slowly lifted. We’re not quite back to things…
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Your story told in words, by podcast and video
Posted on 14th of May 2020
These Are Our Stories is just one part of the Women and HIV: Tell The Story project, Heather Ellis, peer-project leader, explains how you can write, use your voice and be filmed to tell your story. Over the next months,…
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Melbourne 2020 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Posted on 5th of May 2020
The Melbourne 2020 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial will be live streamed to the safety and comfort of your homes — Sunday 17 May, 5-6pm. The last two months have given Australians time to pause, rest and reflect on family, community,…
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Services, Support & Info: COVID-19
Posted on 24th of April 2020
We’ve a second fact sheet for women living with HIV on different services, support and other information for COVID-19. You can also download the Fact Sheet here. And remember, PWV’s peer support team are still working during this time, although…
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Empowering Women to Tell their Story
Posted on 14th of April 2020
PWV’s peer project leader, Heather Ellis, delves into our new campaign. Not all of us want to tell our stories. For some, we would never dream of discussing our HIV status in a magazine interview, on radio or on national…
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Resources Project Officer role with NAPWHA
Posted on 6th of April 2020
NAPWHA is looking for a Resources Project Officer to join their dynamic team to deliver two exciting education projects in 2020. Applications close this Thursday — so take a look! The ideal applicant would: Have experience developing online learning resources…
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