Course On A.I.D.S. Help (Press, 27 April 1985)

On 27 April 1985, it was announced that the Christchurch A.I.D.S. support network is organising a public lecture and a two-day volunteer counsellor training programme focused on A.I.D.S. The lecture is scheduled for Friday, 3 May, and will be presented by Mr Bruce Burnett, the co-ordinator of the A.I.D.S. support network in Auckland. Mr Burnett has notable experience, having spent 15 months in San Francisco working at a counselling service dedicated to A.I.D.S. victims. In addition to Mr Burnett's presentation, members of the local homosexual community, along with medical professionals, are also expected to speak during the event, as outlined by organiser Mr Hugh Gaw. The subsequent weekend will be primarily dedicated to training aspiring volunteer A.I.D.S. counsellors, aiming to equip them with the necessary skills to support those affected by A.I.D.S. The Christchurch A.I.D.S. support network is a voluntary organisation that collaborates with the Health Department, as well as medical and psychological services, to ensure its members receive comprehensive counsellor training. The overarching purpose of this initiative is to provide essential support to individuals living with A.I.D.S., along with their families and friends. Mr Gaw mentioned that they have already started receiving referrals from the Health Department, general practitioners, and the sexually transmitted diseases clinic associated with the Canterbury Hospital Board.

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