Brent Clifton (ACON) gives a newbies perspective on his first 3 months as an HIV+ Gay Men’s Health Promotion Officer and asks, is the HIV sector a step behind the community? This presentation was given at the AFAO/NAPWA Gay Men's HIV Health Promotion Conference in May 2012.

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A newbies perspective on his first 3 months as an HIV+ Gay
Men’s Health Promotion Officer
Brent Clifton
Community Health Promotion Officer (HIV & Sexual Health, Gay
Men)

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Why wasn’t I engaged with ACON?

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Wellness…
Organizational definition
vs.
lived reality

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Perception of sector My perception of
Wellness Wellness

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Is the HIV sector a step behind the
community?

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• Living well and the 21st century Poz
guy
• Innovate new ways talk to our
community
• Change with our community.