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Positive Women's Network

Positive Women's QuiltThe Positive Women's Network recognises that the experience of living with HIV is often very different for women. NAPWA seeks to create an environment where the needs of positive women can be voiced at a national level and to ensure positive women's needs are reflected in, and protected by, appropriate policy development.

The Positive Women's Network Convenor, Katherine Leane can be contacted using the NAPWA contact page.

Key resources

Treat Yourself Right
Cover image - Treat Yourself Right 2007

This educational resource developed by AFAOAustralian Federation of AIDS Organisations. AFAO is the peak non-government organisation representing Australia's community-based response to HIV/AIDS. AFAO's work includes education, policy, advocacy and international projects. and NAPWA outlines the treatment options for women living with HIV.

Women's Network: Terms of Reference and Work Plan

Story • Katherine Leane • 16 July 2007

The Terms of Reference and Work Plan for NAPWA's National Positive Women's Network can be downloaded here. read more »

The gift of the Gabe

Positive Living article • Katherine Leane • 2 September 2010

Katherine Leane's warm tribute to Gabe McCarthy who passed away on 30th June this year. read more »

Obituary: Gabe McCarthy (Craggs)

Story • Graham Stocks • 9 July 2010

NAPWA staff and board note with sadness the sudden passing of Gabe McCarthy, aged 44 years, on 30th June 2010. read more »

NAPWA AGM 2009: Women’s Network Report

Video • Katherine Leane • 7 December 2009

In this video from the NAPWA AGM, convenor of the NAPWA Positive Women's Network, Katherine Leane, reports on the activities of the network over the last year. watch video »

NAPWA Submission to the National Women’s Health Policy

Submission • Kate Demaere • 16 July 2009

NAPWA has worked with the NAPWA Positive Women's Network to develop a submission to the Australian Government's National Women’s Health Policy. read more »

Parenting Issues for Women with Disabilities

Story • Women with Disabilities Australia • 14 May 2009

Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA), the national peak body representing women with all types of disabilities in Australia, has recently published a Policy Paper entitled ‘Parenting Issues for Women with Disabilities in Australia’. read more »

Best Practice position paper on support for HIV positive parents and their children

Policy paper • Katherine Leane • 9 October 2008

This discussion paper explores the particular support needs of HIV positive parents and their children when accessing PLWHAPerson (or People) Living with HIV/AIDS. organisations. It will also suggest ideas for increasing participation of parents in community programmes, events and management structures. read more »

Songs in the Blood: stories of women living with HIV/AIDS

Conference presentation • Katherine Leane • 9 October 2008

This poster presentation from the 2008 Pan-Pacific AIDS Conference examines a community arts project on the experiences of women living with HIV in South Australia. read more »

NAPWA Positive Women endorse new Terms of reference (TOR)

Story • Scott Lockhart • 30 January 2008

NAPWA positve women have recently endorsed new Terms of reference for the advisory group. read more »

Treat Yourself Right

Resource • 1 October 2007

This educational resource developed by AFAOAustralian Federation of AIDS Organisations. AFAO is the peak non-government organisation representing Australia's community-based response to HIV/AIDS. AFAO's work includes education, policy, advocacy and international projects. and NAPWA outlines the treatment options for women living with HIV. read more »

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