Current and Upcoming Events
Body Positive facilitates a range of educational events throughout the year, both for people living with HIV and also anyone else that would like to engage and up-skill in the sector.
In addition to our regular services, we also often run social events throughout the year for people living with HIV in New Zealand, to provide a safe space to meet others and share experiences.
Current and Upcoming Events
Body Positive facilitates a range of educational events throughout the year, both for people living with HIV and also anyone else that would like to engage and up-skill in the sector. In addition to our regular services, we also often run social events throughout the year for people living with HIV in New Zealand, to provide a safe space to meet others and share experiences.
19 May
19
May
International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Sunday 19th May 2024
The oldest tradition against HIV / AIDS held annually around New Zealand and across the world
If you would like to host an AIDS Candlelight Memorial in your region this year, Body Positive can provide support & assistance. Please contact us for details.
The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is a time for all of us to remember the many lives lost to AIDS. It is an opportunity to honour those who dedicated their lives to helping people living with and affected by HIV and continue to mobilise our communities in solidarity. People living with HIV started the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial in 1983 and since then there have been thousands of events organised across the world by community-based organisations. Such events have helped raise awareness about HIV and more importantly have helped break down stigma within our communities.
Auckland
6pm - St Matthews in the City
Cnr Hobson & Wellesley St
Wellington
5pm - Tararua Tramping Club
4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington
May
May
Study:
Supporting people living with HIV in Aotearoa New Zealand on antiretroviral therapy (ART)
A group of researchers from the University of Otago, working alongside Body Positive, are interested in the experiences of people living with HIV who may experience difficulties staying on treatment. They are keen to hear your views of what might make it easier for you to be, and stay, on treatment and to hear about any barriers you face.
They are seeking participants aged 18 and over living with diagnosed HIV in Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you are someone who is not on ART, or experiences difficulties in staying on regular ART, then we would like to hear from you.
If you agree to participate, they will arrange an interview with you that can either be face-to-face, by telephone, or an online video call. The interview will take approximately 45-60 minutes, at a time convenient to you. You are welcome to invite a support person to the interview. At the end of the interview we will send you a $50 voucher in appreciation of your contribution.
If you are interested in participating, please contact:
Jerram Bateman, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin
Phone: 0274755832 | Email: jerram.bateman@otago.ac.nz
They are seeking participants aged 18 and over living with diagnosed HIV in Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you are someone who is not on ART, or experiences difficulties in staying on regular ART, then we would like to hear from you.
If you agree to participate, they will arrange an interview with you that can either be face-to-face, by telephone, or an online video call. The interview will take approximately 45-60 minutes, at a time convenient to you. You are welcome to invite a support person to the interview. At the end of the interview we will send you a $50 voucher in appreciation of your contribution.
If you are interested in participating, please contact:
Jerram Bateman, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin
Phone: 0274755832 | Email: jerram.bateman@otago.ac.nz
24-26 May
24-26
May
24-26 May 2024
Hawkesbury River, NSW, Australia
Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI™)
The Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI™) offers people living with HIV the opportunity to develop skills for leadership and resilience.
Applications and nominations for participants are currently being sought for the next leadership training workshop to be held in Hawkesbury River, NSW, Australia on the 24-26 May 2024
Please fill the details in the survey below. Applications close on Sunday 21st April at midnight (AEST).
Financial assistance for those accepted to attend from New Zealand is available from Body Positive on request - please contact us for details
Applications and nominations for participants are currently being sought for the next leadership training workshop to be held in Hawkesbury River, NSW, Australia on the 24-26 May 2024
Please fill the details in the survey below. Applications close on Sunday 21st April at midnight (AEST).
Financial assistance for those accepted to attend from New Zealand is available from Body Positive on request - please contact us for details
To be added to the PLDI notification list for updates on future training workshops, please email PLDI@pldiaustralia.org.au
11 October
11
Oct
HIV Treatments Update Seminar 2024
A One Day Seminar on HIV in New Zealand
SAVE THE DATE!
Friday 11th October 2024
The Clinical Education Centre at Auckland Hospital
The Clinical Education Centre at Auckland Hospital
The seminar is Free of Charge and Registration is open to:
Health Professionals | Community Support Groups | People Living with HIV and their supporters
Health Professionals | Community Support Groups | People Living with HIV and their supporters
REGISTRATION FOR THIS YEARS SEMINAR WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON
Recurring Events & Services
Monthly
MONTHLY
Monthly social get togethers for people living with HIV
Held around New Zealand
1st Thursday
of Each Month
of Each Month
Auckland
+SOCIAL Thursday Group
+SOCIAL Thursday Group
3:30pm, Body Positive House, Auckland
3rd Wednesday
of Each Month
of Each Month
Wellington
+SOCIAL
+SOCIAL
5.30-7pm, S&M's Cocktail Bar (Downstairs), 176 Cuba Street, Wellington
3rd Sunday
of Each Month
of Each Month
Christchurch
LUNCHEON
LUNCHEON
11:30am-2pm, in partnership with Burnett Foundation Aotearoa and Positive Women Inc.
Venue: John and Neil’s. Contact either John johnharleynz@yahoo.com or Peter peter.ford@burnettfoundation.org.nz for details.
Venue: John and Neil’s. Contact either John johnharleynz@yahoo.com or Peter peter.ford@burnettfoundation.org.nz for details.
2nd Saturday
of Each Month
of Each Month
Auckland
+SOCIAL Coffee Hour
+SOCIAL Coffee Hour
9.30-11am, Little Algiers, 551 Karangahape Road, Auckland
3rd Thursday
of Each Month
of Each Month
Auckland
+SOCIAL
+SOCIAL
5.30-7pm, Eagle Bar, 259 Karangahape Road, Auckland
4th Tuesday
of Each Month
of Each Month
Auckland
+SOCIAL Dinner
+SOCIAL Dinner
6pm, Ponsonby Food Court, 106 Ponsonby Road, Auckland
Fortnightly on Fridays
FRIDAYS
FORTNIGHTLY
WINZ Clinic
Fortnightly on
Fridays, 1-4pm
Fridays, 1-4pm
Meet with our dedicated WINZ case manager in a safe space to discuss and manage your benefit details, along with any issues or problems you may have.
Gain a better understanding of your finances and learn to use MyMSD online to better manage your benefit.
Gain a better understanding of your finances and learn to use MyMSD online to better manage your benefit.
Book your appointment at the Body Positive reception, or call
09-309-3989
09-309-3989
1st Thursday of each Month
MONTHLY
4TH TUES
+Social Auckland Dinner
6pm
4th Tues of Each Month
@ Ponsonby Food Court
4th Tues of Each Month
@ Ponsonby Food Court
An opportunity to meet together over dinner, connect with others and make new friends.
All Members Welcome!
1st Thursday of each Month
MONTHLY
1ST THURS
+Social Auckland Thursday Group
3:30pm
1st Thurs of Each Month
@ Body Positive
1st Thurs of Each Month
@ Body Positive
An opportunity to meet together, have a coffee/tea in a relaxed atmosphere, connect with others and have a chat in a safe space
All Members Welcome!
2nd Saturday of each Month
MONTHLY
2ND SAT
+Social Auckland Coffee Hour
9:30-11am
2nd Sat of Each Month
2nd Sat of Each Month
Pop along each month for a relaxed social coffee and chat with other people living with HIV in Auckland - Hosted by Kurt & Tryg
Little Algiers
551 Karangahape Road, Auckland
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