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Positive Women Inc. has been holding zoom workshops every two months since before COVID but as a response to COVID and feedback received from members saying they felt isolated, particularly those in the regions, we subsequently increased the workshops to run every month.

We are thrilled to share with you that our HIV Essentials online course received an endorsement by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP). This means that any GPs who complete our HIV Essential course can claim 2 credits towards their continuing professional development. Along with the NZ Midwifery Association and the NZ Dental Associations brings our total number of endorsements to three! 

Photo: Lunch with a view of Auckland City from Mudbrick, Waiheke Island 2022 

Tena koutou katoa and hari tau hou 

The Board discusses the impact Covid has made and how we have all had to adapt. They also update us on Board activities and changes that are happening. 

In January we organised a mindfulness workshop for our members with Psychologist, Anastasia Dailiani from the Anxiety Trust. Mindfulness is a helpful tool to learn, particularly in these uncertain and worrying times. It can be used for reducing anxiety and worries and to help us feel calmer and more relaxed.

The HIV Women's Seminar is an important event for our community. However, with the COVID predictions for 2022 and with the safety of our members being our top priority, we believe it could be risky to run the Seminar in its current format this year.

Abby discusses what PSB is doing during the current red alert level. She also talks about HIV Essentials online course becoming available on DHB e-learning systems.

Times are financially tough at the moment for many NGOs. Funding streams have been restricted due to Covid and Positive Women Inc. has been affected. Therefore we are reaching out to see if you would consider supporting our charity through payroll giving. 

Understanding HIV can help reduce stigma as well as help educate others. If you haven’t already, try the HIV Essentials Online Course – empower yourself or validate what you already know. It's free, only 2 hours long, and qualifies for education points.