Popping the Cherry A newbies perspective on his first 3 months as an HIV+ Gay

Men’s Health Promotion Officer

Brent CliftonCommunity Health Promotion Officer (HIV & Sexual Health,

Gay Men)

Popping the Cherry

Popping the Cherry

Why wasn’t I engaged with ACON?

Popping the Cherry

Organizational definition vs.

lived reality

Wellness…

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Popping the Cherry

Perception of sector Wellness

My perception of Wellness

Popping the Cherry

Is the HIV sector a step behind the community?

• Living well and the 21st century Poz guy

• Innovate new ways talk to our community

• Change with our community.

Popping the Cherry