Your Community
How we spend our time — whether in paid work, volunteering, creative pursuits, caring, study, or community involvement — profoundly shapes our identity, confidence, and overall sense of wellbeing. Meaningful activity gives structure, social connection, and purpose to our days.
“I live in a rural area and didn’t have access to any local support. The online peer support changed everything. I finally found people who understood — and I didn’t have to travel anywhere to find them.” - Online peer support participant
Self refer to Practical support
Living with HIV can sometimes bring practical challenges that make it harder to stay well, stay connected, and stay in control of your life. Our Practical Help service exists to address those challenges directly — whether that’s helping you get to a clinic appointment, stay connected through a mobile phone, or access financial support when you need it most. We believe no one should miss essential care or support because of practical obstacles.
Small financial grants to help with essentials when times are difficult.
Free SIM cards to help people stay connected — to services, to support, and to community.
Assistance with the cost of travelling to HIV clinic appointments.
A range of additional practical support depending on your situation and needs.
Sign up on our Peer Support platform and create a new account. You can sign up for any service immediately and book your first appointment with a peer supporter.
Self referWe’ll have a brief conversation to understand what you need.
Where possible, we aim to respond to urgent practical needs quickly.
Practical support can make a difference in your HIV care
We offer small emergency and hardship grants to people living with HIV who are facing financial difficulty. These can help with essentials including food, utilities, and other urgent needs.
Staying connected matters — to your clinic, your peer support, and the world around you. We provide free SIM cards to help ensure people living with HIV have access to mobile communication.
Missing an appointment because you can’t afford to get there shouldn’t happen. We can help cover the cost of travel to HIV clinic appointments for those who need it.
Not sure what support you’re entitled to? Our team can help you navigate the wider landscape of benefits, grants, and services available to you.
Self refer through our app to book your first call