Community Centre (PLC)

The Positive Living Centre (PLC) is a vibrant and safe environment for all people living with HIV. The PLC's main aim is to enhance the health and well-being of HIV positive people, through the provision of social, emotional, recreational, and skills-based services and activities. Many services are provided free-of-charge and are delivered by a range of skilled facilitators, staff, and volunteers.

Services and activities include the provision of brunch, lunch, dinner and pantry; health related activities such as exercise classes, yoga, massage, acupuncture and Pilates; and a Naturopath and vitamart service. Other services such as financial assistance, peer support and legal advice are provided at the PLC.

Please refer to the Newsletter below for a detailed listing of all services and activities provided at the PLC. To access services at the PLC clients must be HIV positive. The PLC is wheelchair-accessible, has car-parking and a range of resources available for client use.

Complementary therapies

Complementary therapies are health care treatments that supplement conventional medicine. They focus on improved health and wellbeing and strengthening the immune system.

The Positive Living Centre offers a range of therapies. Bookings are essential.

Reiki

Reiki is a subtle energy practice where a Reiki practitioner lays hands on or slightly above the patient, allowing for the flow of healing energy. Reiki is good for relaxation and reducing stress.

Nutritional services

Our nutritional services program offers two services at the Positive Living Centre.

Meals

We offer meals as a nutritional and social service. Our meals balance taste with nutrition and variety. We have theme nights exploring various world cuisines or entertainment.

HIV+ peer support

If you are interested in participating in the next Peer Support group, please register you interest by contacting the Peer Support Officer at the Positive Living Centre on 0418 392 660.

What is HIV+ Peer Support?

Peer Support is support, knowledge, care, and emotional, social and practical help provided by people who have faced the same challenges and issues as you.

Community support

Community Support is provided by volunteers working in the Melbourne area. The service runs in partnership with the Royal District Nursing Service.

To use this service, you must be living with HIV, on a limited income and have an identified need for support.

 

Find us

51 Commercial Road, South Yarra
Melbourne, Victoria


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Opening hours

Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 10.00am - 6.00pm
Wednesday - 10.00am - 6.00pm
Thursday - 10.00am - 9.00pm
Friday - 10.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed

You can contact PLC reception on (03) 9863 0444 (or free-call 1800 622 795 for country callers).