Positive Life NSW

This is an archived copy of a Positive Life NSW newsletter. To subscribe to our newsletters, click here.

A warm welcome to Life.mail

Positive Life welcomes you to Life.mail, our bi-monthly e-newsletter. By publishing this brief newsletter, we aim to both compliment our magazine Talkabout and keep you even more up to date than previously. Fresh news, updates to events, opportunities to participate and keep yourself informed.

It’s free and anyone can subscribe – just visit our newsletter page and forward to anyone who may be interested. You have been subscribed as you are already a member of Positive Life or a subscriber of Talkabout. If you wish to unsubscribe please click here

Walk for AIDS 2008 - Sunday 23rd November at 11am

Walk for AIDS and help raise funds and the spirits of those living with HIV. The Domain and Botanic Gardens Sydney. It’s easy and fun! To register and get sponsored to walk click here

NSW's three peak HIV organisations; Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF), ACON, and Positive Life NSW have once again joined forces to host the Walk for AIDS in 2008. This event will be held at the beginning of AIDS Awareness Week and in the lead up to World AIDS Day on Monday 1 December 2008.

HIV & the 2008 U.S. Elections

The Latest Comparison of U.S. Presidential Candidates' Stances on HIV

This in depth report gives an important insight into what direction the globally significant U.S Federal HIV Policy and Legislation may go post the George W. era. What does U.S. presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain think about syringe exchange? What does Democratic candidate Sen. Barack Obama plan to do, if he's elected, about making HIV treatment available to all those who need it? One of the largest HIV service organizations in the United States, Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC), has released an updated, point-by-point report breaking down each candidate's stance on an array of issues that matter to the HIV community. Courtesy TheBody.com.

Read the full report in PDF format from GMHC

Become a member of Positive Life NSW

Becoming a member of Positive Life can be a great way to simply stay in touch with what’s happening regarding HIV. For some people it can also be an important way to meet others in the same situation, and create informal networks to support and inform yourself and others. Members can receive Talkabout magazine in the post for free, and full members may receive notifications on important health and other issues on request.

Remember, once you’re a member, you’re a member for life. No annual rejoining fee or subscription is necessary.

Forward this newsletter to a friend or download membership form here

HEADING STRAIGHT FORWARD - Poz Het Annual Workshop

Saturday 15th November 9:30am to 4:30pm at the Tree of Hope in Surry Hills. An opportunity to meet other heterosexual people affected by HIV.

Heterosexual people living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, families, friends and carers, are welcome at the workshop. Clients do need to register for the workshop (for catering purposes) and can do so by calling the Freecall line: 1800 812 404 or by email

Positive Life NSW Distinguished Members - Public Nominations invited

Positive Life NSW seeks to acknowledge men and women living with HIV in NSW who have made significant contributions to the wellbeing and rights of people with HIV.

At our 2008 AGM in December, the Board will nominate a number of people to become Distinguished Members of Positive Life NSW. The Board of Positive Life NSW is seeking nominations from the public for this award. To be eligible, nominees must be HIV positive and live in NSW. In addition, nominees will have shown longstanding and/or outstanding service to people with HIV or made an outstanding contribution to the needs, health, rights or wellbeing of people with HIV.

The deadline for nominations is Monday 10th November, 2008.

For information about how to nominate, and the criteria involved, please contact Harry at Positive Life NSW on 9361 6011 or email harryr@positivelife.org.au

HIV Futures 6 – A National Survey of people living with HIV/AIDS

This survey is about health, treatment, work, and the financial situation of people living with HIV. Positive Life NSW and other service providers use the findings from HIV Futures surveys to ensure that policy and services for HIV positive people are best suited to their needs. This survey will provide up to date information on what living with HIV in Australia is like, and help to ensure that education, resources, and support services are the most effective they can be. The more people respond to this survey, the more accurate the information will be.

Positive Life NSW encourages all people living with HIV to respond by visiting the following website and completing the online survey.