Author Archives: Peter at pozhet

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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Free lunchtime staff seminar

Working with Muslim clients and Muslim Communities Guest speaker:  Shaykh Wesam Charkawi, Muslim Youth Leader Learn about: • Islam and health • Muslims in the media • Women and gender roles All staff welcome Lunch provided Wednesday 17 May 11.30am – 1pm  Auditorium, Kerry Packer […]

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