QPP Social Groups
About QPP Social Groups
QPP hosts a number of social groups and community activities each month. Where possible these are in person, together with online groups when meeting in person isn’t available. These groups provide opportunities for people living with HIV to meet others and share their knowledge and stories to develop strong support networks around the state. It is important, no matter what is going on in the world, that people living with HIV stay engaged and socially connected.
All our upcoming events are listed on our Events Page. A good way to find out about upcoming events is to follow us on Facebook, where we post information relating to HIV in Queensland, events and surveys relevant to PLHIV in our state.
QPP are committed to acknowledging the diverse needs of our community, and are continually adding new activities and information. We encourage community members to get involved, whether to participate in an event or facilitate a new activity. We welcome the feedback and idea sharing of the community. A description of our most popular social groups is below.
Brisbane BBQ
This BBQ is open to anyone and occurs on the 1st Saturday of most months between 11:30am-1:30pm. There is usually someone from the Peer Navigation team present. This is the longest running Social Group for QPP. There is a free BBQ with drinks and salads available and a chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones. You an RSVP for this event, as with all our events here.
Regional Social Groups
Held on the second Saturday of most months, QPP holds social group mornings teas in a number of locations across Queensland, including Cairns, Townsville, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, the Sunshine and Gold Coasts, Toowoomba and Rockhampton. Full details of the next events are always listed on the events page.
Born Positive
Born Positive is a group especially for people born with with HIV who live in Queensland, to share experiences, connection, support each other. This group meets regularly. Keep an eye on the events page for the next one.
Positive Youth
The Positive Youth group is for younger people living with HIV. The group provides a safe space for those who are recently diagnosed, new to Australia, or may not have English as their first language. The group comes together to connect, share food from all around the world, and take part in fun activities like BBQs, karaoke and lawn bowls. The regular meetings are listed here.
Transgender and Diverse Social Group
Come and have a wonderful kiki with our fabulous and colourfully diverse group. Open to all personas living with HIV and their friends, loved ones, supporters, and allies, this social group aims to bring us closer and to also learn from each other’s experiences. The groups meeting location changes each month so make sure you RSVP to get the location, and for dietary requirements and numbers. You can let us know here or you can email us us or phone 07 3013 5555.
Mature-Aged and Long-Term Survivors
This group meets on the 2nd Sunday of most months at our Manilla Street office. The group is inclusive for anyone who considers themselves mature aged or a long term survivor (usually 15+ years). One of our Peer Navigators, Garth, provides lunch and snacks for a small group of attendees and allows another chance to socialise or to catch up on any news.
Women’s Connect
Women’s Connect meets regular for events that are tailored especially for women living with HIV in Queensland. Contact us for more details so you can take part in the next event.
Our trained team is here to help you should you have any questions or need support. You can call for free from a Queensland land-line on 1800 636 241 or call (07) 3013 5555 (national). You can also email us or use the contact form or the chat function in the corner of our website.
