Positive Women. Supporting New Zealand Women and Families living with HIV and AIDS

About Positive Women Inc

Positive Women Inc . is a support organisation
for Women and Families living with HIV and AIDs.

Women represent the invisible face of the HIV and AIDS epidemic. These are
Women who lead the very usual life of the average New Zealander. Women who
run households, cook dinner, have jobs, raise families and have grandchildren.
Often these women look after sick partners and keep everything together.

Our Aim

  • To provide a support network for women and families living with HIV or AIDS
  • To raise awareness of HIV and AIDS in the community through educational programmes with a focus on prevention and de-stigmatisation.

What We Do

  • Provide a drop in centre in Auckland open from 9.00-5.00pm, Monday to Friday
  • Access to a free-phone number for information and support
  • A bi-monthly newsletter mailed to HIV+ and affiliated members. We also aim to
    include copies on this site once the site is completed
  • Run a FREE annual retreat for HIV+ Women.
    The retreat is dedicated to rest and relaxation with many complimentary therapies
    available. There are also discussion groups as well as educational and informational
    breakout sessions
  • Coordinate social events for HIV+ Women to get together throughout the year.
  • Operate an advice/referral service to assist with any queries you may have
  • Advocates to eliminate the stigma and isolation of living with HIV or AIDS.

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