News and Features

Should auld acquaintance be forgot

It’s as traditional as having a big party on NYE, singing “Auld Lang Syne” out of key and kissing someone you will probably regret in the morning – yes, it’s the new year’s resolution. Greg Page dons his party hat and party blower to ring out the old and ring in the new! Read more.

Volunteering their story

Mike O’Keeffe, 56, diagnosed HIV-positive in 1995, met Gus Beadie, 48, a recent import from Glasgow, through the Community Support Network (CSN). It soon became apparent that they had many similarities and common interests. Both come from rich life experiences and a strong bond developed. They shared their story with Saysana Sirimanotham.

21 Dec

A noble journey

Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil recently visited Australia on a whirlwind tour to promote the Lakshya Trust. Here he tells Kevin Pyle about the outreach and support work that won the 2006 UNAIDS Civil Society Award and continues to help countless people in Gujarat.

21 Dec

Our journey continues

The Karumah Positive Live-In Workshop was recently held at Pacific Palms. This weekend allowed people with HIV and their carers to get away for some fun social activities and educational workshops. Here, two attendees share their personal experiences of this invaluable rural retreat.

21 Dec

Positive recognition

Friday, 20 November, was a big day in Hanoi. It was the day that the Vietnamese Government officially recognised VNP+, the Vietnamese Network of People Living with HIV. Rob Lake reports.

21 Dec

Preparing for the holidays

The holidays are a great time to relax, recharge and catch up with friends and family, but they can also be a period of stress and anxiety. Kevin Pyle speaks to clinical psychologist Valerie Rendle about how to get through the holidays.

20 Dec

So Can You Cook? No 38 - Summer Yuletide

Tim Alderman returns with some tempting summer recipes.

17 Dec

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Positive Life NSW is the new name of PLWHA NSW.

Positive Life NSW is a non profit community organisation representing the interests of people living with HIV in New South Wales.

We work to promote a positive image of people affected by HIV with the aim of eliminating prejudice, isolation, stigmatisation and discrimination.


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Notice of SGM & Instructions for voters

11 February, 18:00

The Positive Life NSW Special General Meeting (SGM) will be held 6.00-8.00pm on Thursday, 11 February 2010. This is to address the motion voted on by the members at last years AGM and to also hold the election of the President and two Ordinary Director’s.

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