Memorial locations

Many places in Australia have AIDS memorials. Anyone can visit the memorials to remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses and reflect on the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. These sites are open all year-round and World AIDS Day events are often held at them, such as vigils.

JurisdictionAddressTitleDescription
ACTForest Drive, Gallery of Gardens, National Arboretum, Molonglo Valley, 2611 AIDS Garden of Reflection

Opened in 2017, the garden provides an opportunity for families, friends and supporters to heal, reflect, and to honour those affected by HIV and lost to AIDS-related illnesses.

AIDS Garden of Reflection - National Arboretum (act.gov.au)

QLDSoroptimist Park, Heatleys Parade, Rowes Bay, 4810Townsville AIDS MemorialA memorial created by local young people to commemorate World AIDS Day in 1996, consisting of a mosaic and plaque.
QLDAbbott & Upward Street, Cairns, 4870 Cairns AIDS Memorial TreesTwo trees planted on World AIDS Day in 1990 for those that have died of AIDS-related illnesses and those that are living with HIV/AIDS.
NSWSydney Park Road, Sydney Park, St Peters, 2044Sydney Park AIDS Memorial Groves (SPAIDS)

The groves consist of several thousand trees planted by the public in memory of people lost to HIV/AIDS.  A Reflection Area with a permanent stone sculpture and circular surround was built by the Council in 2001 as a focal point and gathering place.

SPAIDS memorial | City Art Sydney

https://monumentaustralia.org.au/display/23062-sydney-park-aids-memorial-groves-and-reflection-area

NSW173 King Street, St James’ Church, Newtown, 2042AIDS Memorial Bell

The bell is one of eight bells in St. James’ Church and commemorates those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. It is inscribed with the names of people who lost their lives to HIV/AIDS.

AIDS Memorial Bell | Monument Australia

NSWWollongong Memorial Gardens, 176 Berkeley Road, Unanderra, 2526Wollongong AIDS MemorialMetal plaques on sandstone block. On each plaque are the names of people from Wollongong and the Illawarra who died from AIDS-related illnesses. Wollongong AIDS Memorial finds its way home | City of Wollongong (nsw.gov.au)
NSWLookout Road, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton, 2305Time capsule buried on the grounds of John Hunter Hospital

Time capsule commemorating HIV care in the Hunter, was buried in 2000, to be opened on 1 December 2025.

HIV Care in the Hunter | Monument Australia

NSWCowper Street North & Fitzroy Street, Carrington, 2294Carrington Community Memorial Park

Established by parents of people who died in the AIDS epidemic, the Memorial Park commemorates people of the Hunter region who died in the AIDS epidemic.

Carrington Community Memorial Park | Monument Australia

NSWOxley Highway & ANZAC Parade, Lions Park, Gunnedah, 2380Gunnedah HIV Memorial Garden

Dedicated on World AIDS Day 1994, the garden commemorates those who have suffered from the AIDS pandemic.

World AIDS Day | Monument Australia

NSW8 Railway Parade, Medlow Bath, 2780Medlow Bath Park AIDS Memorial

The memorial consists of a main memorial stone and some 120 small, ornamental naming plaques under trees, providing a living memorial of many of those of the Blue Mountains community who had succumbed to AIDS.

AIDS Memorial – Three Sisters Social Group

NSW303-307 Riley Street, Surry Hills, 2010Frog Hollow Reserve Sawtooth Oak Living MemorialFrog Hollow Reserve holds significant meaning for Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) as a site where BGF provided 18 years of assisted residential care for people living with HIV at Bobby Goldsmith House. Today, a living memorial, planted on 27 July 2016, honours those who lived and passed away due to AIDS-related illnesses at the Bobby Goldsmith House.
NSW301 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst, 2010Qtopia Darlinghurst HIV/AIDS Memorial

The HIV/AIDS Memorial at Qtopia is an inclusive tribute, using vivid stories, intimate photographs and community memorabilia.

HIV/AIDS Memorial - Qtopia Sydney

NSW7 Mann Street, Gosford, 2250Time Capsule buried on the grounds of the Gosford Anglican Church

Time capsule commemorating the Central Coast Positive Support Network, to be opened on 1 December 2065.

Time capsule ceremony marks end of Central Coast HIV support group in Gosford | Daily Telegraph

TASKingston Cemetery, Kingston, 7050The Tasmanian HIV Memorial Garden

A memorial plinth dedicated in 1998 to the memory of those who died of AIDS-related illnesses.

AIDSmemorial.info

VICYarra Bend Road, Melbourne Polytechnic College Fairfield Campus, Fairfield, 3078AIDS Memorial GardenThe AIDS Memorial Garden was originally established in 1988 near the Fairfield Hospital. It is now maintained by Melbourne Polytechnic, who took over the site after the hospital’s closure.
WAStuart & Fitzgerald Streets, Robertson Park, North Perth, 6006AIDS Memorial

Dedicated on World AIDS Day 2001, the memorial commemorates all who have died from AIDS-related illnesses and includes a reflection pond and an area for contemplation.

AIDS Memorial | Monument Australia

SASAMESH 57 Hyde Street Adelaide, 5000AIDS Memorial Quilts

Collection of AIDS memorial quilts, produced in the 1980s and 1990s by the loved ones of those lost to AIDS-related illnesses.

skye.bartlett@samesh.org.au

SAClark Street, Glandore, 5037Eucalyptus and Red Ribbon Plaque 2012

Eucalyptus planted to commemorate lives lost to AIDS-related illnesses.

Red ribbon plaque placed as permanent memorial with Eucalyptus.

SAElder Park, Adelaide.Memorial Rose GardenMemorial Rose Garden planted in remembrance of lives lost to AIDS-related illnesses.
SANorth Terrace, South Adelaide, 5000State Library of South Australia

Collection of salvaged ephemera, newsletters, reports, promotional materials, safe sex campaigns and more.

Collection from former AIDS Council of SA, PLC, PLSA and individuals.

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