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Social & Support Groups
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Newly Diagnosed Support Groups
QPP runs several support groups specifically for people newly diagnosed with HIV per year.  These groups are a commitment for six weeks, where each week will cover a different topic related to living with HIV.

Topics include;
  • Disclosure
  • HIV & the Law
  • Treatments
  • Community Services
  • Relationships
  • Emotions

Newly diagnosed support groups are also a great opportunity to obtain as much information as you can in a safe and supportive environment, as well as to meet and socialise with other HIV+ people.  The program is adapted into a weekend workshop for regional areas.

            

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Useful Documents
Next Steps
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A new resource providing information for people recently diagnosed with HIV has just been released called “Next Steps”.  The resource is a booklet covering a range of topics including treatments and monitoring, transmitting and preventing HIV, safe sex, relationships, sexually transmitted infections, legal rights, health maintenance, women's issues and the stages of adapting after diagnosis.
 
It includes real-life stories shared by people living with HIV about their experiences after their diagnosis.  As well as providing information for people recently diagnosed with HIV, the booklet can also be used by anyone with HIV wanting to revisit information relating to their diagnosis.
 
“Next Steps” is available from QPP.  Please call and we'll send you a copy or see download to the left under 'useful documents'.

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Throughout 2009, four week Peer Support and Information groups will be held on Wednesday evenings:
Cairns:

(weekend workshop)
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Gold Coast:

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Brisbane:

Wednesday 6 May
Wednesday 5 August
Wednesday 4 November
Townsville:

(weekend workshop)
T.B.A.
            
            

            
QPP State Resource Centre • 21 Manilla Street • EAST BRISBANE  QLD  4169
Phone: 07 3013 5555 Fax: 07 3891 1830 Freecall: 1800 636 241 (within QLD)