Positive Life NSW works to promote a positive image of people living with and affected by HIV with the aim of eliminating prejudice, isolation, stigma and discrimination. We provide information, targeted referrals and advocate to change systems and practices that discriminate against people living with HIV (PLHIV), our partners, friends, family and carers in NSW.
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RISE Study seeks participants
The Kirby Institute wants to talk with people recently diagnosed with HIV & explore your experiences and the changes in your life.
Blog + … The latest blog posts by members & staff
Embracing the new normal
Since March we’ve all been dealing with coronavirus. As people living with HIV, we’ve had to change some of the ways we do things
Travelling to and settling in Australia
Travelling to and settling in Australia – for work, for fun, for study, for pleasure, moving for a new job, moving away from parents and family.
Asking about suicide on RU OK? Day
Positive Life's Treatment Officer shares some of his strategies and thoughts when asking 'RU OK?' Let’s make time every day to ask each other, “Are you OK?”
Losing face, losing fear
‘Losing face’ is a big thing within my culture and family community. This term ‘losing face’ means to ‘lose respect’ or ‘lose esteem’ in the eyes of another person. I’m not sure if there is a similar thing for Anglo-Australians, but this is something that’s very strong in Asian cultures and many other cultures.
