Support for HIV-Positive Women

Peer Support

The challenges of living with HIV/AIDS, and the associated stigma can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness which can reduce a person's quality of life and cause difficulty in accessing information. Women have additional challenges of managing pregnancy and/or family life. Positive Women Victoria can organise peer support in a one-on-one scenario or via group gatherings at our office or at a pre-organised location. HIV-positive women are welcome to contact us on 03 9076 6918 or email our office for anonymous peer support. 

Upcoming Events for members

Referral and Information

Positive Women Victoria can provide HIV-positive women with referral to other agencies for a wide range of support including: housing, legal, counselling, financial, food resources, home care and many other services.

Monthly Newsletter

Positive Women Victoria produces a monthly newsletter for HIV-positive women that includes upcoming events, resources and the latest information on living with HIV/AIDS. HIV-positive women can  contribute to the newsletter, sharing stories and experiences.  This newsletter is sent to members only and can be sent via post or by email. To subscribe, please contact the office on (03) 9076 6918 or email

Food Vouchers

Positive Women Victoria raises funds to provide up to 6 food vouchers annually for HIV-positive women in financial need. Individuals wishing to access food vouchers are asked to provide proof a pension or health care card. Your social worker or  nurse can contact us to discuss your financial situation.  Your confidentiality is assured.

Personal Development

Positive Women Victoria supports members to undertake personal development courses,skills development or return to work courses via The Rose Fund.  We also provide training in peer support for members to support other HIV-positive women, advertise suitable sector and mainstream job opportunities and support HIV-positive women in their work where we can.

Privacy and Confidentiality

Ensuring privacy and confidentiality is a core part of our activities in supporting Victorian HIV-positive women. As well as being a basic human right and something we must comply with by law, it builds trust between women and the organisation. Positive Women Victoria currently has policy and procedure around ensuring confidentiality and privacy.