Peer support and friendship

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In another languageTalkabout story

José left his native Peru for a new life in Australia. Here, he shares his story of being diagnosed with HIV in his new country and the support and confidence he found in the Genesis workshop.

22 Feb 2010
Making a difference Talkabout story

John Jones on the important work of Ankali.

27 Apr 2009
The Luncheon Club - A year of changeTalkabout story

Fred Oberg reports on the Luncheon Club/Larder at its 15th Birthday.

11 Dec 2008
Talk – friendships and peer supportBook page

Talking to others in the same situation is a way of normalising our experiences. It’s important to have links with other people, whether it’s through something like a peer support group or friends.

24 Jul 2008
Three years into an unplanned journeyTalkabout story

Three years into an unplanned journey. Max on disclosure, sex, friends and tears.

10 Jul 2008
Feeding the fire of lifeTalkabout story

Elaine writes about the levels of friendship, those who know and those who don’t.

28 May 2008
That's what friends are forTalkabout story

Greg Page examines why peer friendships are particularly important for positive people and why they can be the most important ships you’ll ever set sail through rocky seas with.

28 May 2008