HAPAN as the premier WA HIV/AIDS support group has ten major aims.

1	HAPAN will strengthen its position and build its profile as the PLWHA community’s peak representative body in W.A.
2	In furthering a national response to HIV, HAPAN will represent and advocate on behalf of PLWHA in W.A. As such HAPAN will affiliate with national bodies involved in the welfare of PLWHA and seek representation on such bodies.
3	In developing an appropriate WA HIV response HAPAN will contribute directly to policy documents and lobby accordingly.
4	HAPAN will provide opportunities for members to meet regularly in a meaningful way, both at a meeting level and socially.
5	To facilitate wide recognition and a customer focus HAPAN will maintain and develop strong links with the positive community in WA.
6	HAPAN will review and provide independent constructive feedback to HIV service agencies.
7	HAPAN will collaborate with and enable agencies that provide education & support services for PLWHA in WA.
8	To facilitate the planning implementation and evaluation of education and support services targeted to meet the needs of PLWHA in WA.
9	HAPAN will secure the ongoing resources required to enable an efficient and effective response to the challenges and impact of HIV/AIDS in WA.
10	To provide Technical and administrative support to convenors’ HIV response work

.... HIV/AIDS PEER ADVISORY NETWORK (WA)