WORLD AIDS DAY

Events

Victoria


2008 AIDS Awareness Week


Thursday, 20 November
6.30pm. Screening of Journeys into the Unknown: A digital storytelling production and Opening Night Launch of the 4th Annual HIV/AIDS Poster Art Competition/Show in the Bendigo Library Foyer, Hargreaves Street. To start the night, digital stories of people living with HIV will be shown in the Campbell Theatrette. Following on, the exhibition will be officially opened with announcements of this year’s winning entries for the youth poster competition. On display will be entries from the youth poster competition and health promotion campaign posters from years past. Light refreshments will be available with special guests to be announced.

Friday, 21 November – Monday, 1 December
Monday to Friday 10.00am – 7.00pm and Saturday 10.00am – 1.00pm. HIV/AIDS Art Poster Show in the Bendigo Library Foyer, Hargreaves Street. A retrospective display of health promotion campaign posters from previous year’s and from around the world. Includes exhibition of this year’s entries for the youth poster competition.

Friday, 21 November
6.30pm. Opening Night Launch of the Red Ribbon Art Competition and Exhibition at BRIT’s Gallery B, Chapel Street, Bendigo. The exhibition will be officially launched with announcements of winning art work. Light refreshments will be available with special guests to be announced.

Saturday, 22 November – Monday, 1 December
Open daily 10.00am – 6.00pm. Red Ribbon Art Exhibition at BRIT’s Gallery B, Chapel Street Bendigo. Entries from the Red Ribbon Art Competition will be on exhibition. Art work in various mediums from a range of local & regional artists will be on display, with some of the works up for silent auction. Also showing will be the Digital Stories of people living with HIV/AIDS.

Saturday, 29 November
10.00am – 3.00pm. Community Information and Resource Stalls. Bendigo Market Place (Bendigo), Centro Lansell (Kangaroo Flat) and Hargreaves Mall (Bendigo). Information stalls, selling red ribbons for support of people living with HIV/AIDS and offering free health promotion resources will be set up and staffed by volunteers.

Sunday, 30 November
12.00 – 6.00pm. Red Ribbon Concert at the Civic Gardens, Bendigo. Pack a picnic lunch, gather your friends and family for what promises to be an afternoon of fun and relaxation and an array of local musicians, bands and performers showcasing their talents. Afternoon sausage sizzle, free resources / information and of course, lots of red ribbons will also be available on the day.

Sunday 30 November
6.30pm. Remembrance Celebration at the Civic Gardens. Remembering and paying tribute to those lost to HIV/AIDS while celebrating the lives of those living with HIV/AIDS.

Monday 1 December
10.00am – 3.00pm. Community Information and Resource Stall in the Hargreaves Mall (Bendigo). Information stall, selling red ribbons for support of people living with HIV/AIDS and offering free health promotion resources will be set up and staffed by volunteers.

Through to 5 December
Toy Drive for Kids Affected by HIV/AIDS. Toy drive sponsored by Friends Alike of Bendigo and CAN – Seeking donations of new toys for children affected by HIV/AIDS. Donations can be dropped off to the CAN Resource Centre (M-F / 9am-5pm) or ring to arrange pick-up.

Victorian AIDS Council / Gay Men's Health Centre


Photographic Exhibition
10–30 November, Gasworks Art Park, 21 Graham Street, Albert Park. Photographer Katie Langmore will exhibit photographs of community projects and people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Supported by the Victorian AIDS Council.

Street Appeal
28 November, 7am-7pm, Melbourne CBD. Victorian AIDS Council volunteers will be selling red ribbons on the streets of Melbourne. Volunteers needed, call 9865 6700 for more information.

Red ribbon merchandise
October, November & December 2008. Red ribbons, wristbands and ribbon badges are available from the Victorian AIDS Council to sell on counters at local businesses, your workplace or to friends and family. To order a box call 9856 6700.

Film night
Sunday November 30, the Victorian AIDS Council presents an Open-Air Cinema Screening of Shortbus at JOY’s rooftop garden.

Drama Down Under Show
Friday November 28, 11:30pm, Victorian AIDS Council Health Promotion Team present the Drama Down Underwear Show at the Market Hotel.

World AIDS Day Memorial
1 December 2008, 6pm, Positive Living Centre, 51 Commercial Road, Prahran.
The evening will include the World AIDS Day Remembrance ceremony where we remember all those we have loved and lost throughout the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

http://www.vicaids.asn.au/content/ContentPage.asp?SectionID=17

Ballarat Community Health Centre Inc.
World AIDS Day 1 December 2008

Monday 1 December—12 noon til 2pm
Lake Wendouree (towards the right of Pipers)
To raise awareness about HIV/AIDS issues.

Some of our finest students representing their schools will run around Lake Wendouree with a baton containing a message from Hon. Daniel Andrews, State Minister for Health, which will be delivered by Karen Overington, MLA, Ballarat West

For Information: Phone Lisa/Jenny 5338 4540

http://www.bchc.org.au/Promo.htm

People Living with HIV/AIDS Victoria Inc. and The Honourable Daniel Andrews – Minister for Health

Launch of World AIDS Day at the Parliament House Gardens (enter from Macarthur Street off Spring Street Melbourne) at
9am on Monday 1 December 2008.

Join Victorian Parliamentarians and two HIV Positive speakers who will talk about the realities of living with HIV.

Morning tea will be served after the launch

RSVP for security and catering purposes to PLWHA Victoria by 26/11/2008
on 9865 6772 or email info@plwhavictoria.org.au

www.plwhavictoria.org.au

www.positivespeakers.com.au

Red Ribbon Art Competition and Show


The 2008 AIDS Awareness Week organisers are seeking local and regional artists to enter and exhibit in the ‘Red Ribbon Art Show’.

All mediums are accepted. The only direction provided is that work of art must include a red ribbon.

Entries close November 12th 2008. CASH PRIZES. Amateur and/or first time exhibitors welcome.

Accepted artwork will be exhibited in the ‘Red Ribbon Art Show’

Winning entries will be announced at the opening night of the show, to be held Friday November 20 starting at 6.30pm.

Youth Poster Competition and HIV/AIDS Poster Show



We are seeking local and regional young people 18 years and under to submit posters to help promote AIDS Awareness Week 2008.

Entries close November 19th 2008. Winning entries will receive IPODS and other great prizes.

Artwork will be displayed at the HIV/AIDS Poster Show, Bendigo Library foyer.

Health Promotion Posters from previous year’s campaigns will also be on display.

Winning entries will be announced at the opening night of the show, to be held Thursday November 19 starting at 6.30pm.

www.can.org.au
www.myspace.com/aidsweek

Gippsland Lakes Community Health


are offering a free BBQ for World AIDS Day.

Monday 1 December, 2008
11am until 1pm
Bairnsdale Mall Kiosk
Free BBQ, giveaways, balloons, information.
Staff will be on hand to offer information and answer any questions.

North Richmond Community Health Centre


are offering a BBQ for World AIDS Day.

Monday 1 December, 2008
12:30pm onwards

North Richmond Community Health Centre
23 Lennox Street
Richmond Victoria 3121

Contact
Kasey Elmore
03 9420 1381, 0409 510 402

Ballarat Community Health Centre Inc.


World AIDS Day 1 December 2008



Monday 1 December—12 noon til 2pm
Lake Wendouree (towards the right of Pipers)
To raise awareness about HIV/AIDS issues.

Some of our finest students representing their schools will run around Lake Wendouree with a baton containing a message from Hon. Daniel Andrews, State Minister for Health, which will be delivered by Karen Overington, MLA, Ballarat West

For Information: Phone Lisa/Jenny 5338 4540

People Living with HIV/AIDS Victoria Inc. and The Honourable Daniel Andrews – Minister for Health



Launch of World AIDS Day at the Parliament House Gardens (enter from Macarthur Street off Spring Street Melbourne) at
9am on Monday 1 December 2008.

Join Victorian Parliamentarians and two HIV Positive speakers who will talk about the realities of living with HIV.

Morning tea will be served after the launch

RSVP for security and catering purposes to PLWHA Victoria by 26/11/2008
on 9865 6772 or email info@plwhavictoria.org.au

www.plwhavictoria.org.au

www.positivespeakers.com.au

South Australia


The AIDS Council of South Australia Inc.


Friday 28 November


Red Ribbon Badge Day
The public are encouraged to buy a Red Ribbon, the symbol of HIV/AIDS awareness that represents support for those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Ribbon sellers will be located throughout the CBD from 7am to 7pm.

Rundle Mall Stall + Entertainment (AIDS Awareness Week Celebration)
An all day celebration to promote HIV awareness and raise funds. Guest Speakers, Entertainment and Information Booth throughout the day.
Rundle Mall and Gawler Place canopy, Adelaide. From 9am

Wednesday 26 November


Candlelight Memorial, Honour Every Death – Value Every Life
An annual community based HIV/AIDS event held across the nation to remember those who have died from HIV/AIDS.
Pinky Flat, War Memorial Drive (North Side of River Torrens, Next to Morphett Street Bridge, Across from Next Gen Gym).
6pm for dinner (provided) and 6.30pm for formal proceedings. No alcohol permitted.

Monday 1 December


World AIDS Day Mass (Catholic)
St Francis Xavier Cathedral – 39 Wakefield Street, Adelaide.
5.45pm
Supper provided afterwards. All welcome.

Conversations with Women on World AIDS Day
A celebration of strength and resilience of women who live with HIV and an opportunity to hear local and global stories. Hosted by The HIV Women’s Project. Women’s Health Statewide. Invite only.

www.acsa.org.au/aaw.html

Australian Capital Territory


AIDS Action Council of the ACT


For further information and volunteering opportunities in the ACT contact The AIDS Action Council of the ACT, at Westlund House. 6257 2855 or megan.munro@aidsaction.org.au

Ribbon Making Workshops


Sunday 16 November 2008
Westlund House
16 Gordon Street Acton ACT
11am until 3pm

A light lunch will be provided.

AIDS Awareness week Launch


Monday 24 November 2008
Held at The ACT Legislative Assembly.

Keynote speakers will discuss contemporary issues around HIV/AIDS and a large artwork will be installed outside of The Assembly.

Awareness raising community stalls


29 / 30 November 2008
Major shopping centres at Tuggeranong and Belconnen.
Raising money for the Papua New Guinea HIV/AIDS organisation, Igat Hope, the stalls aim to raise awareness in the community of the global and local impact of HIV/AIDS.

Doves and Ribbons Day 2008


12-5pm Sunday
30 November 2008
Palmerston Lane Manuka

Live music, fashion, food and drink, raffles, giveaways and much more....a cause to celebrate!

A day dedicated to raising awareness of HIV/AIDS sufferers throughout the world. This year the money raised will be donated to OzCots - a project launched in 2003 by Canberra-based Despina Voudouris - to support Cotlands, a South African orphanage for HIV/AIDS children.

Interfaith Service


5.30pm, Monday 1 December
The Carillon, Aspen Island, Wendouree Drive.

Organised by All Saints Anglican Church this service features representatives from a number of religious faiths and offers a quiet reflection to remember those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS.

http://www.aidsaction.org.au/content/events/world_aids_day/2008/index.php

New South Wales World AIDS Day Events


http://www.worldaidsdaynsw.org.au/events.php

Queensland World AIDS Day Events


http://www.qldworldaidsday.org.au/news.html