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HIV Positive Services
Thorne Harbour Health has been supporting people living with HIV through a range of services over the last three decades. While many of these are delivered from our Positive Living Centre in South Yarra, there are services for people living with HIV at several of our sites and beyond.
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Positive Living Centre
The Positive Living Centre (PLC) is a vibrant and safe environment for all people living with HIV. The PLC's main aim is to enhance the health and well-being of HIV positive people, through the provision of social, emotional, recreational, and skills-based services and activities. Many services are provided free-of-charge and are delivered by a range of skilled facilitators, staff, and volunteers.
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Financial (David Williams Fund)
The David Williams Fund (DWF) was established in 1986 to provide emergency financial assistance to people living with HIV (PLHIV) who are experiencing financial hardship. The fund relies upon donations.Services include:Financial advice and referral - financial counsellingFood vouchersStudy assistMoney Matter WorkshopsEmergency financial assistanceNo interest loans (NILS)Poverty affects a substantial number of PLHIV, and demand for assistance regularly outstrips the funding available. Each year, the DWF distributes over $100,000 to PLHIV in Victoria. The fund is totally reliant upon donations as well as various community fundraisers such as the annual Northside Bizarre hosted by the Laird Hotel.
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29 Apr 2019
PLC Newsletter - Autumn 2019
The PLC newsletter is back! This autumn edition includes a catch up on activities since the last issue as well as highlighting a range of services and resources out there to support the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV.
27 Nov 2019
Newsletter - Summer 2020
In the lead up to World AIDS Day 2019, we're releasing our summer newsletter to get you ready for the upcoming silly season.
26 Nov 2020
5 Ways to be a part of World AIDS Day 2020
World AIDS Day 2020 is going to look a little different on 1 December. Usually, you would find an army of volunteers handing out red ribbons on street corners and we'd be coming together in large groups for events like the World AIDS Day Memorial.But even in a time of physical distancing, there are number of ways that you can take part in World AIDS Day 2020 and remind others that Now More Than Ever - HIV Still Matters.
12 Jan 2021
Remembering Joan Golding
This week our community is mourning the death of Joan Golding OAM – life member, fierce ally, and longstanding advocate in the community response to HIV and AIDS.