"The peach coloured pill is for my high blood pressure, the light pink pill is for high cholesterol, oh, and these are my antivirals." As we get older and take on more health conditions, it seems that the wonderful progress that has been made in HIV treatment – we no longer need to remember to...
It is hard to overstate the impact that HIV has had on the queer community. From the beginning of the HIV epidemic art has served a vital role as one of the few spaces that allowed for the public expression of the impact of HIV. Discover artworks that explore the intertwining of HIV with queer...
"We will convene with the theme, re-engage and follow the science, to counter any apathy and clarify that we still have a long road to travel." AIDS 2022 returns for its 24th International AIDS Conference, with a five-day program of cutting edge research in Montreal, Canada, and online. AIDS 2022, the first-ever hybrid International AIDS...
Understanding safe sex and consent can be the difference between good sexual experiences and bad ones, especially for young adults exploring sex and sexuality. We're heading to RMIT for Consent Week, with a stall at the city campus' weekly "Chill n Grill". There's free food for students, and the chance to explore information from us...
People living with HIV have unique resources to offer one another. Navigating Quality of Life: the experiences of new and temporary migrants living with HIV is an exciting new research output from Living Positive and collaborators, exploring the quality of life experienced by new and temporary migrants who participated in a peer navigation program operating...
We're heading back to the RMIT city campus for the second time this month, after a successful stall at Consent Week in the first week of August. This time, we're making an appearance at RMIT Pride Week. Whether you are a person living with HIV or not, we all have a part to play in...
Did you used to think that you were the smartest kid in class? Join trivia master Dean Arcuri as he teases, stretches and exercises our brain cells with a fun quiz that has a mix of easy and not so easy questions. Our Planet Positive legend Dimitri is making sure we have plenty of prizes...
People living with HIV have unique resources to offer one another. Exciting new research, Navigating Quality of Life: the experiences of new and temporary migrants living with HIV explores the quality of life experienced by new and temporary migrants who participated in a peer navigation program operating in Victoria. Living Positive Victoria Health Promotion Officer,...
Spring has sprung. To celebrate, join us on Saturday 17th September at the Laird Hotel in Collingwood for the Planet Positive Spring Social. Planet Positive is a social event for all men, women, trans and gender-diverse people living with HIV, their friends and families. Delicious food is provided by Nourish@Collingwood, along with bbq sangas and...
The last few months have marked AIDS 2022: the 24th International AIDS Conference, and ASHM 2022: the Joint Australasian HIV&AIDS + Sexual Health Conferences. With plethora of emerging research and knowledge sharing from leaders in HIV around the region and the world, we have picked out the cream of the crop and the need-to-know for...
You have been shortlisted for the role of Magician's Assistant. Arriving at Kellar's Magic Emporium, you are tasked with solving a series of puzzles in order to prove your skill. You'll need to pay close attention to pass this test, as things are not always what they seem... Celebrate the start of spring with the...
How has HIV shaped your life? Join Living Positive Victoria for a three hour workshop as we explore our personal relationship with HIV. Our workshop Positive Reflections invites you to trace your evolving experiences of HIV; pre-diagnosis, diagnosis and living with a positive status. In this intimate workshop we will ask participants to explore and reflect on the ways...
Living Positive Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.