Story: Sexual health

Positive Women (2nd of 3)

Beate, who is HIV-positive, was one of four women who agreed to be featured in advertisements about women and AIDS. The ads were produced by Positive Women. The group, started in 1990, provides a range of resources for women with HIV/AIDS, including a drop-in centre in Auckland, newsletters and an advice line.

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Jane Tolerton, 'Sexual health - Community responses', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/zoomify/27224/positive-women (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Jane Tolerton, published 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 7 Dec 2018