Past Events
2024
1 December
1
DEC
World AIDS Day
End Inequalities • End AIDS • End Pandemics
World AIDS Day, held annually on 1st December since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease.
This year we are committed to stopping new cases of HIV and enabling people living with HIV to live healthy lives free from HIV stigma and discrimination. Forty years since the first AIDS cases were reported, HIV still threatens the world. In that time HIV/AIDS has claimed the lives of more than 36 million people worldwide and today there are nearly 38 million people living with HIV. There are approximately 3500 people living with HIV in New Zealand.
World AIDS Day, held annually on 1st December since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease.
This year we are committed to stopping new cases of HIV and enabling people living with HIV to live healthy lives free from HIV stigma and discrimination. Forty years since the first AIDS cases were reported, HIV still threatens the world. In that time HIV/AIDS has claimed the lives of more than 36 million people worldwide and today there are nearly 38 million people living with HIV. There are approximately 3500 people living with HIV in New Zealand.
1 December
1
DEC
World AIDS Day Picnic
12-4pm, Sunday 1st December 2024
Circle of Friends Memorial, Western Springs Park, Auckland
Food • Friends • Music • Games
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Body Positive will host an afternoon World AIDS Day picnic in the park, at the Circle of Friends Memorial on Sunday 1st December.
Everyone is welcome to attend
Food & Refreshments will be provided
Everyone is welcome to attend
Food & Refreshments will be provided
11 October
11
Oct
HIV Treatments Update Seminar 2024
A One Day Seminar on HIV in New Zealand
Friday 11th October 2024
The Clinical Education Centre at Auckland Hospital
The Clinical Education Centre at Auckland Hospital
The seminar is Free of Charge and Registration is open to:
Health Professionals | Community Support Groups | People Living with HIV and their supporters
Health Professionals | Community Support Groups | People Living with HIV and their supporters
August - October
Aug
- Oct
Rewired
REWIRED IS A NON-JUDGEMENTAL SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BRING THEIR PARTY 'N' PLAY INTO FOCUS.
If you’re a guy (cis or trans) who has sex with other guys and wants support to make changes to your meth and other drug use, then ReWired is for you.
If you’re a guy (cis or trans) who has sex with other guys and wants support to make changes to your meth and other drug use, then ReWired is for you.
Over the eight weeks, we will cover a range of topics like intimacy, relationships and navigating sex, as well as topics specific to using drugs, like safer partying, meth and the brain, relapse prevention, and more.
We work in a harm-reduction model. This means that we meet each person where they are at and support them to shape and reach their individual goals.
Rewired is free of charge and brought to you by Burnett Foundation Aotearoa and NZ Drug Foundation.
We work in a harm-reduction model. This means that we meet each person where they are at and support them to shape and reach their individual goals.
Rewired is free of charge and brought to you by Burnett Foundation Aotearoa and NZ Drug Foundation.
Auckland and Online
14th August - 2nd October, Wednesday's 6:30pm - 8pm
Christchurch
Later in 2024, dates TBA
14th August - 2nd October, Wednesday's 6:30pm - 8pm
Christchurch
Later in 2024, dates TBA
24-26 May
24-26
May
24-26 May 2024
Hawkesbury River, NSW, Australia
Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI™)
The Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI™) offers people living with HIV the opportunity to develop skills for leadership and resilience.
Applications and nominations for participants are currently being sought for the next leadership training workshop to be held in Hawkesbury River, NSW, Australia on the 24-26 May 2024
Please fill the details in the survey below. Applications close on Sunday 21st April at midnight (AEST).
Financial assistance for those accepted to attend from New Zealand is available from Body Positive on request - please contact us for details
Applications and nominations for participants are currently being sought for the next leadership training workshop to be held in Hawkesbury River, NSW, Australia on the 24-26 May 2024
Please fill the details in the survey below. Applications close on Sunday 21st April at midnight (AEST).
Financial assistance for those accepted to attend from New Zealand is available from Body Positive on request - please contact us for details
To be added to the PLDI notification list for updates on future training workshops, please email PLDI@pldiaustralia.org.au
19 May
19
May
International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Sunday 19th May 2024
The oldest tradition against HIV / AIDS held annually around New Zealand and across the world
If you would like to host an AIDS Candlelight Memorial in your region this year, Body Positive can provide support & assistance. Please contact us for details.
The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is a time for all of us to remember the many lives lost to AIDS. It is an opportunity to honour those who dedicated their lives to helping people living with and affected by HIV and continue to mobilise our communities in solidarity. People living with HIV started the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial in 1983 and since then there have been thousands of events organised across the world by community-based organisations. Such events have helped raise awareness about HIV and more importantly have helped break down stigma within our communities.
Auckland
6pm - St Matthews in the City
Cnr Hobson & Wellesley St
Wellington
5pm - Tararua Tramping Club
4 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington
7 April
7
Apr
Body Positive Inc.
Annual General Meeting
1:30pm, Sunday 7th April 2024
Main Lounge, Vaughan Park Retreat Centre, 1043 Beach Road, Long Bay, Auckland
Main Lounge, Vaughan Park Retreat Centre, 1043 Beach Road, Long Bay, Auckland
The Body Positive Inc. 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held following the HIV+ Men’s Retreat on Sunday 7th April 2024 at Vaughan Park in Long Bay, Auckland.
The AGM is open to all members of Body Positive. This is the time when we elect our board members and we are actively seeking nominations from our membership. The Board is comprised of 8 members with each term being for 2 years.
The AGM is open to all members of Body Positive. This is the time when we elect our board members and we are actively seeking nominations from our membership. The Board is comprised of 8 members with each term being for 2 years.
5-7 April
5-7
Apr
HIV+ Men’s Retreat 2024
5th - 7th April
Vaughan Park, Long Bay, Auckland
The 2024 HIV+ Men’s Retreat will take place on Friday 5th to Sunday 7th April, the Retreat will once again be held at Vaughan Park in Long Bay just north of Auckland.
The aim of the retreat is provide the opportunity to meet with other HIV positive men, provide opportunities to develop a support network, to create a safe and supportive environment for HIV positive men to discuss and share information, and to take time out - to facilitate rest, recreation and to revitalise yourself.
During the retreat there will be a range of workshops & discussion groups planned, as well as therapy treatments and entertainment, all of which is optional, allowing you to participate in as much or as little as you prefer. There will also be plenty of time to be on your own, or with others, to relax, go swimming, walking or any other activity you may want to pursue.
Fees for 2024 will be:
$100.00 for a waged person
$60.00 for a person with Community Services card and/or on a WINZ benefit
$40.00 for Marae style sleeping
$30.00 for Day Stay Visitors
This fee covers all accommodation (if applicable), meals, the retreat programme, and assists with transport to the event.
Important: Beds will only be allocated upon receipt of FULL payment of the above registration fee, and will be allocated on a first come basis
As with previous years, the Wellness Fund it will not be able to support registration fees for this event. Anyone finding the registration fee difficult to raise should contact Body Positive and discuss the options. We are happy to accept payments in instalments if this is easier for you.
If you require transport from Auckland City to the Retreat, a free shuttle service will be available from Body Positive House to Vaughan Park on Friday afternoon, returning on Sunday afternoon.
Fees for 2024 will be:
$100.00 for a waged person
$60.00 for a person with Community Services card and/or on a WINZ benefit
$40.00 for Marae style sleeping
$30.00 for Day Stay Visitors
This fee covers all accommodation (if applicable), meals, the retreat programme, and assists with transport to the event.
Important: Beds will only be allocated upon receipt of FULL payment of the above registration fee, and will be allocated on a first come basis
As with previous years, the Wellness Fund it will not be able to support registration fees for this event. Anyone finding the registration fee difficult to raise should contact Body Positive and discuss the options. We are happy to accept payments in instalments if this is easier for you.
If you require transport from Auckland City to the Retreat, a free shuttle service will be available from Body Positive House to Vaughan Park on Friday afternoon, returning on Sunday afternoon.
Please be aware that the this years Men's Retreat will once again be ALCOHOL FREE. Any participant found consuming alcohol during the retreat weekend will be asked to leave.
Transport for those located outside Auckland:
If you are located outside Auckland and you would like help to cover the cost of your transportation to attend the HIV+ Men's Retreat, you must make an application to the Wellness Fund for assistance.
If you are located outside Auckland and you would like help to cover the cost of your transportation to attend the HIV+ Men's Retreat, you must make an application to the Wellness Fund for assistance.
22 February
22
Feb
Sex Panel
Thurs 22nd February, 6-8pm
Ellen Melville Centre, High Street and Freyberg Place, Auckland
Ellen Melville Centre, High Street and Freyberg Place, Auckland
A frank and open Q&A panel discussion on Sex, Drugs, Online Porn, OnlyFans, PrEP, Consent and much more..
Facilitated by Sex in Space!
Facilitated by Sex in Space!
As part of Pride month, Body Positive will be hosting an open Q&A panel discussion on sex and any/all related topics. We will have panel members from Auckland Sexual Health, Auckland Sexual Health Education Team, Drug Foundation, CADS, AIDO (New Zealand Needle Exchange), NZPC and many more, to answer and discuss any and every question.
This free event is open to everyone in the community to attend, so pop along and get answers to the questions you have always wanted to ask!
This free event is open to everyone in the community to attend, so pop along and get answers to the questions you have always wanted to ask!
17 & 25 February
Feb
Would you like to join Body Positive for the..
Auckland Rainbow Parade
Saturday 17th February @ 7:30pm, Ponsonby Road
Auckland Pride March
Sunday 25th February @ 2pm, Aotea Square
Auckland Rainbow Parade
Saturday 17th February @ 7:30pm, Ponsonby Road
Auckland Pride March
Sunday 25th February @ 2pm, Aotea Square
Everyone is welcome to join us in these events to show support. We will have wonderful new U=U t-shirts and fans available for those taking part - or if you prefer, just wear something red or colourful instead.
Simply contact us and let us know if you'd like to participate in either event (or both)
Simply contact us and let us know if you'd like to participate in either event (or both)
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