Country Awareness Network Victoria Inc. (CAN) is a community based, not for profit, non government membership organisation funded, in part, by the Department of Human Services Victoria (DHS). CAN provides information, education, support, referrals and advocacy to Victorian rural/regional communities regarding HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, other Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
CAN Vic is an Australian, incorporated association and a registered Australian Charity for taxation purposes. CAN is governed by a volunteer Board of Management and operates from basic community development principles of empowerment and inclusion.
CAN's Mission Statement
To foster appropriate, sensitive and accessible support, services, advocacy and resources in rural areas for people infected or affected by HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, other Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmitted Infections.
