People’s Caucus
The People's Caucus is residents of the TGA that are infected and affected consumers of HIV services. The PC is formally recognized as affiliated with the Planning Council for the purpose of strengthening full and effective participation of people with HIV and to provide feedback on Planning Council activities and regular input into Planning Council processes.
Responsibilities
Additional information and role of the PC is:
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The PC is led by two (2) co-chairs: One (1) shall be elected by the PC members, and may or may not be a member of the Planning Council and One (1) shall be appointed by the Planning Council Co-chairs, who must be a Planning Council Members. The PC core responsibilities include:
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Assuring that efforts will be made in a culturally sensitive manner to address the needs of the traditionally under served and/or hard-to-reach populations;
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Conducting ongoing education for consumers;
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Creating liaisons and/or relationships within the traditionally under served and hard-to-reach populations; and
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Performing other duties as may be required or as assigned by the Planning Council.
Members
Name | Job Title | Term End Date |
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Wayne Wientjes | Co-Chair, Community Representative, People's Caucus | February 2026 |
Beverly Johnson | Co-Chair, Planning Council Representative People's Caucus
Planning Council Member | February 2026 |
Membership and participation at the People’s Caucus is limited to infected and affected consumers of HIV Services.