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.

Affiliated organisations

Health Direct

Health Direct

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/sexually-transmitted-infections-sti
Victorian AIDS Council

Victorian AIDS Council

http://vac.org.au/
Centre for Social Research in Health

Centre for Social Research in Health

https://csrh.arts.unsw.edu.au/
AIDS Action Council

AIDS Action Council

http://www.aidsaction.org.au/
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