In Conversation: Intergenerational dialogues on living with HIV

In Conversation's final instalment for 2023 offers a thought-provoking exchange spanning generations, delving into the diverse life journeys of individuals living with HIV.

In collaboration with the Western Australian Aids Council, this event aligns with the exhibition of the WA Aids Quilt and the Pride WA community showcase.

Join us for a compelling discussion shedding light on the distinctive narratives of those openly embracing their HIV-positive status and what this has meant historically and in today's world.

This event is recommended for ages 18+

Panel

Diane Lloyd has been part of the Peer Based Harm Reduction WA team since 2009 as a Community Development Worker. She is currently the staff representative for AIVL (Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League) and sits on the Board of NAPWHA (National Association of People with HIV/AIDS) and Femfatales, a sub group of NAPWHA for Women Living with HIV. Her presentation at the 2019 Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference held in Perth on 17-19 September, led with the title: Women and HIV - Why are women still invisible?

Mark Reid is a founding member of WAAC and has been involved with the HIV response in WA for over 35 years.  He was previously employed at WAAC for 25 years in a variety of roles encompassing education, prevention, care and support, as well as fundraising initiatives for WAAC such as STYLEAID.  Over his time in the HIV/BBV area he has held several positions on both local and national boards. He was on the board of the AIDS Trust of Australia for 7 years and Deputy Chair for the last 3, NAPWHA Board member for 10 years and Vice President for 3 years, committee member on the Australian National Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases (which was a 4-year appointment by the Federal Health Minister), chairperson for PLWHA (WA) for a year and a board member for 3 years.  He currently holds a consumer representative position on the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Advisory Committee and on the WA Primary Health Alliance. Mark is also the founder and current Artistic Director of the PRIDE Queer Film Festival.

Rhys Ross is a HIV Peer Educator for WAAC. He is a compassionate and dedicated HIV Support Worker with experience providing essential care and support to individuals living with HIV. Passionate about empowering and improving the lives of those affected by HIV through comprehensive support services. Skilled in fostering a safe and inclusive environment, promoting education, and advocating for positive living. Committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and the broader community.

Facilitator

Professor Anthony J. Langlois is the Stan Perron Dean of Applied Ethics in the Faculty of Business & Law at Curtin University. He was educated at the University of Tasmania and the Australian National University. Langlois is the author of Sexuality and Gender Diversity Rights in Southeast Asia (Cambridge University Press 2021) and The Politics of Justice and Human Rights: Southeast Asia and Universalist Theory (Cambridge University Press, 2001). As well as being published in many scholarly journals, he sits on the editorial board of The Journal of Human Rights and the European Journal of Politics and Gender. 

Access information
The venue is fully accessible. Please contact reception@museum.wa.gov.au if you are attending and would like the organisers to arrange Auslan interpretation.

About In Conversation
A safe house for difficult discussions. In Conversation presents passionate and thought-provoking public dialogues that tackle big issues and difficult questions featuring diverse perspectives and experiences.

Held monthly at the WA Museum Boola Bardip, in 2023 In Conversation will take different forms such as facilitated panel discussions, deep dive Q&As, performance lectures, screenings and more, covering a broad range of topics and ideas. For these monthly events, the Museum collaborates with a dynamic variety of presenting partners, co-curators and speakers, with additional special events featuring throughout the year. Join us as we explore big concepts of challenging and contended natures, led by some of WA’s most brilliant minds.

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