Social Support Groups

Peer education and social support are a key component of Australia’s community response to HIV since the early 80s. A vital component of these are the peer social support programs run by and for people living with HIV. These have developed and evolved over the years, adapting and changing as our needs change.

If you have any questions about any of these groups or social events below, get in touch with one of our friendly peers on (02) 8357 8386, 1800 245 677 (freecall outside metro) or email contact@positivelife.org.au

• [+Connect] and [+Connect]OutWest – an inclusive social event for all people living with HIV, our partners, families and friends to get together. This is usually a face-to-face evening function held four times a year. When we hold [+Connect] out west in Western Sydney at Liverpool in partnership with South Western Sydney Local Health District, it is held at lunchtime twice a year.
• Positive Conversations – a monthly online support and discussion group via Zoom for all people living with HIV, regardless of gender and sexuality. People living with HIV from rural and regional settings are especially welcome!
• The Social Club – a monthly support and discussion group for heterosexual people living with HIV held over a meal face-to-face at an undisclosed venue.
• The Men’s Room – an online discussion group run every second month for all men who identify as heterosexual living with HIV, to share experiences and engage with a range of issues in a safe and friendly environment.
• The Women’s Room – a monthly online discussion forum for all young women who are under 45 years of age living with HIV in NSW to share experiences and engage with a range of issues in a safe and friendly environment.
• For Women – a monthly online discussion forum for all women living with HIV over 45 years of age in NSW to share experiences and engage with a range of issues in a safe and friendly environment.
• Peer2Peer – a support and discussion group for all gay and bisexual men living with HIV. This is usually a face-to-face evening function over a meal six times a year.
• Newcastle Peer2Peer – a support and discussion group for all people living with HIV in the Newscastle/Hunter region. This is usually a face-to-face lunch every second month.
• a[STARTx] – a weekend workshop for gay men living with HIV. This program is a partnership between Positive Life and ACON.
• TORQUE – a workshop for all people living with HIV who identify as heterosexual or bisexual.