Bruce Macallister tells us what it was like for him to be diagnosed with HIV. Accessing healthcare that is free of HIV related is critical for him as it is for everyone else with HIV. He describes how it can be made to be that way. Bruce is a sociable person and recognises the importance of adding to his quality of life as he get’s older by connecting with his peers. As a result, he is a keen attendee of Living Positive Victoria’s Taking Charge project ‘Peer Support Network’s’ gatherings where he catches up with friends whether it be over a picnic, museum and art gallery visits or mini golf. He is also eager to tell us about the best thing in being an older person and has some great advice for other older people on how to make the best of their years to come.