Peer Magic: The Power of Connection, Care and Lived Experience 2026 marks 41 years since the first International AIDS Candlelight Memorial was held in Melbourne. This year we recognise the vital role of peers in the response to HIV and AIDS with the theme Peer Magic: The Power of Connection, Care and Lived Experience. Join...
“I need to tell you something…” “I’d like you to know that I’m…” Sound familiar? Are you preparing to have this conversation again? For the first time? Perhaps with a friend, sex partner or family member? Sharing status (also known as “disclosure”) can be done well! We need to take into account our own style,...
Join us for a relaxed afternoon at one of Australia's prestigious galleries. This event is exclusively for people living with HIV who identify as Asian, creating a culturally safe and welcoming space to connect, reflect, and spend time together. Whether you’re interested in the exhibition, keen to meet others, or simply want a gentle afternoon...
This womens day we are planning to return to relaxing Willamstown, starting with lunch at Pelican's Landing Restaurant, followed by walk by the sea, enjoying the views back to Melbourne. There will be a courtesy bus available to pick people up from Willamstown station at 12.15pm. This event is open to all women inclusive of...
Celebrate HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day with us at this special dinner event. Join us in honouring the resilience and contributions of long-term survivors and people living with HIV. If you are aged 50 years and over, and living with HIV, or a long-term survivor of HIV (more than 25 years), come join us for...
Phoenix for women is an inclusive and empowering workshop for women, trans women and gender-diverse people living with HIV. This is a confidential and supportive space where you can connect, learn, and grow. What’s in it for you? Connect with others living with HIV and share your experiences Explore topics like disclosure, relationships, and self-confidence Navigate sex and intimacy with...
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 you to explore and reflect...
Join us for a fun and welcoming event hosted by Living Positive Victoria! Everyone is invited – men, women, trans, and gender-diverse people living with HIV, along with their friends, partners, and families. Enjoy delicious food, complimentary drinks, and a chance to win great door prizes in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Planet Positive is...
LPV is joining the Melbourne NAIDOC Week March 2026. What is NAIDOC Week? NAIDOC stands for National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee. The week traces its roots to the Aboriginal rights movement of the 1930s and remains a cornerstone of cultural recognition today. NAIDOC Week promotes: Cultural education and celebration Truth and reconciliation Community...
Spend the Saturday afternoon with your community by playing a friendly game of Laser Tag. Whether you’re a seasoned sharpshooter or just here for the fun, this afternoon is all about fun without judgment. Complimentary pizza and drinks are included as part of your registration. This event is for People living with HIV of Asian...