Red ribbon - it is the universal symbol of awareness and support for those living with HIV

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year. It raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS. It is a day for people to show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died.

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The red ribbon supports the 20 Australians diagnosed with HIV each week.

HIV is still here. Wear a red ribbon on World AIDS Day.

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WAAC

WAAC

http://www.waaids.com/

SHine SA

SHine SA

http://www.shinesa.org.au/

Thorne Harbour Health

Thorne Harbour Health

https://thorneharbour.org/

Living Positive Victoria

Living Positive Victoria

http://livingpositivevictoria.org.au/

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