This presentation was given by Dr. Graham Brown, Curtin University, and Russell Westacott, ACON, at the AFAO HIV Educators Conference, May 2010.

1. HIV+ Peer Support Evaluation Project: Positive Life (NSW) and ACON Presenters: Dr Graham Brown, Curtin University Russell Westacott, ACON

6. How was the project conducted? Phase 1 Workshop to define and agree objectives and evaluation approach January 2009 Phase 2 Workshop to finalise model and develop and validate evaluation tools for use within programs March 2009 Phase 3 Implement review and evaluation approaches Focus group discussions (May 2009, n=25) Online Survey (Jun to Aug 2009, n=74) Phase 4 Review data and report development June to January 2009 Phase 5 Follow up data collection Follow up online survey (June 2010)

10. Position of peer support programs on basis of duration of participant involvement and structure of program Genesis recent diagnosis Diagnosed for a little while Diagnosed for some time Structured, formal workshops Less structured / informal events Healthy Life Plus Plus Planet Positive and other independent social events Focus groups / discussion groups / forums Natural peer group / friendships Nexus After Hours ? 7 2 9 ?

11. Position of peer support programs on basis of support needs of participant and focus of program Genesis Higher / regular support needs More independent / lower needs Share experience and knowledge Education, skills focus Healthy Life Plus Plus Planet Positive, other independent social events Focus groups /forums After Hours ? 729 ? Safe Social interaction Nexus