The Positive Speakers' Bureau offers professional and community groups the opportunity to hear first hand the personal experiences of people with HIV. Our speakers include those who identify as gay/lesbian, bisexual and heterosexual men and women, intravenous drug users, transgender, youth and persons of multicultural background.
Why use the Positive Speakers' Bureau?
- Our speakers are trained to present this material, they are skilled at putting groups at ease.
- We make it easier for you to present a challenging subject. Many presenters have thanked us for helping them with material that can be difficult for them to teach.
- Our presentations are very real for the audience, this is not just a lecture or a video, but a person with whom students can interact. This aspect of our work draws the greatest comment.
- We can tailor our presentation for the age group, subject and focus of your group.
- Our presentation often highlights what people don't know, and can lead to further learning.
Professional & Community Groups we have spoken to include:
HIV Prescribers Project, Montana Wines Ltd., Nova Employment Services, South Western Sydney Area Health Service, Lidcombe Probus Club, Dural Rotary Club, Miller Dept. of Housing, Family Planning Assoc.of NSW, Dept. of Corrective Services, Assoc. of Self Help Organisations & Groups, Albion Street Centre, School of Community Medicine, UNSW Biological Sciences, Dramac Theatre Group, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Roche Pharmaceutical.
How the Presentation is organised:
Upon receiving a written briefing from the Project Officer after consultation with the professional or community group, the presentation of a speaking engagement is usually left up to the individual speaker representing the Positive Speakers' Bureau. It is usual for the speaker to contact the organising person before a presentation to make themselves known as well to inform or be informed of any special requirements.
Depending on the number of participants involved, some organisations prefer to split the audience into smaller groups. This essentially benefits both the audience and speaker as it makes the groups more manageable and intimate. Therefore, making the participants more comfortable when it comes to asking questions.
Speakers will generally be allowed about an hour for their engagement. They will, depending on their own particular story, allow enough time for the story and questions by the participants.
Speaking engagements will be invoiced by mail by the Positive Speakers' Bureau. Payment is not made directly to the speaker by the organisation/community group on the day of the engagement.
What professional and community groups have said:
- One of the highlights was having the presenters personal stories (Health educator).
- It was generous of you to share your own opinions in what could be a difficult lecture to deliver.
- He has completely changed my way of thinking about HIV/AIDS (Nursing educator).
- Thankyou very much for the opportunity to meet & share in the life of a courageous man.
- I didn't realise how little I knew about this (Probus Club).
- Wonderful to hear a non-textbook account (Employment agency).
- You were moving, provoking and informative!
- Everyone appreciated how honest, candid and open you were (Health educator).
- We were impressed by C's professionalism.
For complete booking details go to PSB Booking Information