Monthly Archives: May 2017

Pozhet Autumn Retreat 2017

Berry Sport and Recreation Centre Friday evening 27th February until Sunday 1st March Fun & challenging group activitiesPozhet holds two Retreats each year, one a few hours north and one a few hours south of Sydney – to try and cater for people who live in regional areas. This Retreat was held in a Sport and Recreation Centre South of Sydney at the end of April, and the weather was fine.

We had 18 people, a group of men and women, partners and one lovely child, who came from all over NSW. On Friday evening Leo and Maxine welcomed the group and after a nice dinner, we settled in with introductions and some fun games to get us all acquainted. There were a few people who were recently diagnosed, and quite a few who have lived with HIV for years. Everyone seemed to be doing well. It’s a good thing to have a mix of people and personalities as people learn from each other. (more…)

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Testing Options

HIV testing is free, easy, fast and confidential

It involves only a simple blood test. A consultation fee is charged at non-bulk billing GPs.To make you feel comfortable there are many places you can go to get a HIV test:

  •   GPs
  •   Family Planning Clinics
  •   Aboriginal Medical Services
  •   Sexual health clinics
  •   Community-based rapid HIV testing sites
  •   Have a Dried Blood Spot (DBS) HIV test sent to your home

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Men’s Health Week Pozhet Drop-In

June 7 Drop-in This month the Pozhet Drop-in will be a men’s only event to celebrate Men’s Health Week. Leo and Danny will be there to answer any questions and will demonstrate the DBS test. Free wifi and computer access. Redfern Health Centre, 103 Redfern […]

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[+Connect] May 2017

Positive Life NSW are holding the next [+Connect] event on Thursday 25 May from 7pm untill 930pm at the Beresford Hotel, 354 Bourke St, Surry Hills. To RSVP call Positive Life NSW (02) 9206-2179 or email contact@positivelife.org.au [+Connect] is an inclusive social event for all people with HIV, their […]

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Dried Blood Spot Test

A new way to test for HIV

HIV is now a manageable health condition. The first step to living a healthy life with HIV is to get tested. A Dried Blood Spot (DBS) test is a free, convenient, effective and confidential HIV test you can do at home. If you know someone who feels nervous about going to the doctor for a test – tell them about this new way of testing. (more…)

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