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If you're living with HIV and have used Chinese herbal medicine in managing your cardiovascular health, RMIT University researchers want to hear from you! Scan the QR code below or visit rmit.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #Research #RMIT

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This week, Australia celebrated the National Day Of Women Living With HIV. Around 11% of people living with HIV are women and Del Batton is part of that community. #PeerSupport #PositiveLifeNSW #NDWLHIV #HIV #ABClisten www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

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NSW-WIDE: For Women, is an online discussion forum for all women aged over 45 years living with HIV in NSW. This month we’ll have a catchup and reconnect social discussion. RSVP to receive the link: www.positivelife.org.au/latest-news/... #PeerSupport #PositiveLifeNSW #HIV

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#PositiveLifeNSW photographs from the #sydneymardigras2025 Parade. Makeup by the wonderful makeup artists from the #AcademyOfMakeup - Sydney campus. Photos by #JohnMcRaePhotography ❤️🧡💛💚💙🎉 www.facebook.com/media/set/?v...

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On International HPV Awareness Day, we highlight #HPV-related cancers caused by the very common human papillomavirus which affects men, women and people of all genders and sexualities who are living with HIV. www.positivelife.org.au/blog/lets-ma... #HPVawareness #HIV #PeerSupport #PositiveLifeNSW

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Positive Life NSW at the 2025 #sydneymardigras!❤️🧡💛💚💙🎉 #sydneymardigras2025 Makeup by @academyofmakeupaus - Sydney campus #PositiveLifeNSW

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With the Sydney #2025MardiGras this coming weekend, it can a exciting time with a lot going on. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Check in with your mates and anyone who might be feeling overwhelmed. More tips at www.ruok.org.au/look-out-for-your-mates-this-mardi-gras #PeerSupport #HIV #PositiveLifeNSW

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In case you missed it, here's the national HIV strategy released by @healthgovau.bsky.social with people who inject drugs as a priority population: www.health.gov.au/resources/pu...

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When you first notice signs of illness, what’s the first thing you do? You Google it! Google will show you results from thousands of sources, many of which can be incorrect or misleading. Learn more: www.ideas.org.au/blogs/dr-goo...

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As one of Australia’s few specialists in the area of anal cancer, Professor Richard Hillman wants us to talk more about our anal health! #HPV #humanpapillomavirus #PositiveLifeNSW www.positivelife.org.au/blog/the-bot... #SydneyMorningHerald

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All heterosexual men living with HIV in NSW are invited to attend The Men’s Room support and discussion group to discuss issues relating to our health and living with HIV. For more information visit: www.positivelife.org.au/latest-news/... #PeerSupport #HIV #PositiveLifeNSW

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NSW: Have questions about your HIV medication, or need to find out where and how you can get your prescription and pick up your medication? www.positivelife.org.au/services/tre... Call Positive Life on (02) 8357 8386, 1800 245 677 (freecall) or email [email protected]

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NSW: All people living with HIV across NSW are invited to join this online meeting, hosted by a person living with HIV from Positive Life NSW. Tuesday 25 Feb 6pm to 7pm. #PeerSupport #PositiveLifeNSW MORE DETAILS www.positivelife.org.au/latest-news/...

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Positive Pathways for February 2025 is available. This is a NSW-based newsletter (available online and printed) for people living with HIV across NSW over 60 years of age. Get your copy here: www.positivelife.org.au/latest-news/... #PeerSupport #HIV

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Labour MP tells parliament he's living with HIV in a 'body blow to HIV stigma'

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NSW: If you live with HIV in NSW, your HIV antiretroviral medication is free whether you are eligible for Medicare or not. This includes students living with HIV and visitors living with HIV. More information: www.positivelife.org.au/latest-news/... #PeerSupport #HIV

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Professor Richard Hillman is one of the few specialists in Australia in anal cancer and he thinks it’s time we open up about the health of our rear ends. 👂https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-briefing/episode/buttholes #LiSTNR @listnr.bsky.social

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NSW: February 2025 Life.mail has been published - Stay informed about upcoming events, latest campaigns and projects, news and programs relevant to all people living with HIV across NSW. https://buff.ly/40X9pwS #PeerSupport #HIV #PositiveLifeNSW

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What’s the difference between ageing and frailty? One is inevitable – the other is not. Ageing and frailty are closely related, but they’re not the same thing. #ageing #PeerSupport https://buff.ly/3QBxmFn

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The family of David Polson AM have accepted the offer of a State Memorial Funeral Service to be held on Wednesday morning, 12 March 2025. cityhub.com.au/qtopia-found... #CityHubSydney

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SYDNEY: On Sunday 9 March 2025, Positive Life NSW will celebrate and honour the lives of all women living with HIV with friends and supporters at the 10th National Day of Women living with HIV! MORE: www.positivelife.org.au/latest-news/... #NDWLHIV #CelebrateWomen #HIV #WomenlivingwithHIV

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NSW: All people living with HIV across NSW are invited to join this online meeting, hosted by a peer living with HIV. Tues 25 Feb 6pm to 7pm. People living with HIV from regional area especially welcome! MORE DETAILS www.positivelife.org.au/latest-news/... #PeerSupport #PositiveLifeNSW

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It is with great sadness that Positive Life NSW acknowledges the passing of David Polson AM, earlier this morning. www.positivelife.org.au/blog/vale-da... #Vale #PeerSupport #PositiveLifeNSW

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❤️🧡💛💚💙 Be part of the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras celebrations with us, Sat 1 March 2025 from 3pm | Register by emailing your name, mobile, postcode and email address to [email protected] ASAP!! #2025mardigras #PositiveLifeNSW 2025 Festival theme: #FreeToBe 🌈⭐️ 🎉

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SYDNEY, NSW: All gay and bisexual men living with HIV are invited to socialise and share experiences over a meal on Weds 19 February at 6pm in Surry Hills. Register here: www.positivelife.org.au/latest-news/... #PeerSupport #HIV #PositiveLifeNSW

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All women living with HIV in NSW under 45 years of age, are invited to attend The Women’s Room online bi-monthly social discussion group. Register here: www.positivelife.org.au/latest-news/... #PeerSupport #PositiveLifeNSW #HIV

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MyTest: free and private HIV self-test kits through vending machines in Sydney. MyTest makes HIV testing easy, private, and accessible for everyone. With just a few steps, you can access up to four kits per month. For more info, visit https://buff.ly/4jzII9T #MyTest #HIV

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What are the five legal documents that will help protect your future health, welfare, financial and legal interests? https://buff.ly/3PYqdOY #SeniorsRightsService #Ageing

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Talkabout Magazine #211: Out Now! The magazine for and by all people living with HIV ‘Where we speak for ourselves’. www.positivelife.org.au/latest-news/... #PeerSupport #PositiveLifeNSW #HIV

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SWOP, HEP NSW, ACON and Positive Life NSW at 🖤💛❤️ 📢 Yabun Festival celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander survival and culture on Sunday 26 January in Victoria Park.📢#yabun2025 #YabunFestival #yabun #YabunFestival25 #Kooriradio #CelebrateCulture

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The power of listening can make all the difference. Giving someone the opportunity to talk about what they're going through, without judgement, can help them work through it. Asking R U OK? anyday, any time. Find more conversation tips at https://buff.ly/2MIwXye #ruokanyday

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Positive Life NSW will be closed today Monday 27 January due to the Public Holiday and we reopen at 9am on Tuesday 28 January. #publicholiday #27Jan2025

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Sunday 26 January: Sydney Yabun Festival is celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander survival and culture! Check out the https://yabun.org.au/ website for this year's music lineup and tune into Koori Radio 93.7FM to keep up with what’s happening! #YabunFestival #Yabun2025

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BRITAIN: NHS England will expand opt-out HIV testing across nine more Accident & Emergency Departments, bringing the total number of hospitals funded to routinely test for HIV to 89. www.tht.org.uk/news/new-fun... #optoutHIVtesting #HIV l @thtorguk.bsky.social

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a[STARTx] workshop is coming up on Fri 7 to Sun 9 Feb 2025. This weekend workshop for gay men with #HIV, is run by other gay men living with HIV. Get in touch on (02) 8357 8386 or email [email protected] or visit www.positivelife.org.au/get-support/... #PeerSupport #PositiveLifeNSW

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The HIV Justice Network has relaunched the Global Database on HIV-specific Travel and Residence Restrictions as Positive Destinations. This website supports all people living with HIV who travel, relocate or migrate. Visit today👉 www.positivedestinations.info @hivjustice.net #PeerSupport #HIV

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NSW: Our latest Life.mail eBulletin has been published with upcoming events, latest campaigns and publications, news and programs relevant to all people living with HIV across NSW. mailchi.mp/bc4fdf8c3b23... #PeerSupport #HIV #PositiveLifeNSW

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According to recent estimates from the World Health Organization, more than one in five people aged 15–49 live with genital herpes.

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#TheBodyPro offers a thorough summary of the data, results and ongoing questions about the link between weight gain and the newer #HIV antiretrovirals for people living with HIV. www.thebodypro.com/hiv/top-10-2... @thebodypro.bsky.social

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We've got room for 80 community members, friends, partners and family to celebrate the lives and spirits of people living with HIV in the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 1 March 2025! #PeerSupport #PositiveLifeNSW REGISTER HERE: www.positivelife.org.au/latest-news/...

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“Art makes everything better.” After a life-changing HIV-AIDS diagnosis, Joe Average dedicated himself to making a life as an artist. The visual artist and prominent advocate, who died in December in 2024, writes.

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I’m 57 years old. I’ve been living with HIV for almost half my life. HIV treatment means I’m undetectable, which means I can’t pass it on during sex - the risk is zero. #MakeStigmaHistory

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All people living with HIV along with our supporters are invited to this inclusive social event on Weds 22 January 2025 7pm, to get together and celebrate life together. RSVP Essential! #PeerSupport #PositiveLifeNSW www.positivelife.org.au/latest-news/...

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Positive Life NSW is closed from 5pm Fri 20 Dec 2024, reopening on Wed 13 Jan 2025. We wish all our community members, family, partners and supporters a safe and happy festive season! For health support and more >> www.positivelife.org.au/latest-news/... #PositiveLifeNSW #PeerSupport

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#ACON is seeking input from GLBTQ+ people across NSW to understand your experiences and knowledge of palliative care, end of life decisions and general death literacy. Survey here - lnkd.in/gW5VRg-u

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All people living with HIV in Australia are invited to contribute their everyday experiences to increase access to justice, and benefit our health and wellbeing. Responses are anonymous. CLOSES 18 DEC: unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #ASHM #HALC #HepatitisAustralia #NAPWHA #UNSW

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@positivelifensw.bsky.social, #BGF and #ACON held a 2024 World AIDS Day event on Sunday 1 December at the #SydneyDanceCompany, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. #2024WAD #2024worldaidsday

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UNSW is conducting Bi+ Sexual Health and HIV research. If you would like to learn more about the survey, please visit unsw.to/BiSHHStudy @benbavinton.bsky.social @thisnewman.bsky.social #Bisexual #HIV #UNSW

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Check out the photos from the 2024 World AIDS Day held on 1 December in Sydney with #ACON and #BGF www.facebook.com/media/set/?s... #PositiveLifeNSW #PeerSupport

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Yesterday @positivelifensw.bsky.social, #BGF and #ACON hosted an event commemorating #WorldAIDSDay2024. lived experience voices gave fantastic and personal interpretations of this years AU #WAD theme "It Starts With Me".

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