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New South Wales has 43 events
Clinic 16 - NSW WAD 2018
Where and when?
- Friday, 30 November 2018
10am - 2pmRNSH
Level 3 foyer
Acute Services Building
ST LEONARDS NSW - view map
About the event
Clinic 16 staff will be displaying banners and posters in the entrance foyer of Royal North Shore Hospital on Friday, 30 November 2018, as well as giving away red ribbons and raising funds for the HIV/AIDS Legal Centre.
Contact
Email: Cassey Lee
Phone: 9462 9529
Website: Clinic Sixteen
WAD Broken Hill screening of BPM
Where and when?
- Saturday, 8 December 2018
From 6pm404–408 Argent Street
BROKEN HILL NSW - view map
About the event
You are invited to a special screening of BPM to mark World AIDS Day.
Gold coin donation to the Red Ribbon Appeal.
RSVP
Email: John Casey
Phone: 0437 651 752
Wollongong breakwater lighthouse illuminated for WAD
Where and when?
- Saturday, 1 December 2018
From 7pm/duskWollongong breakwater lighthouse
ILLAWARRA NSW - view map
About the event
Wollongong breakwater lighthouse illuminated for WAD.
People are encouraged to take pictures.
Contact
Email: Jennifer Farinella
Walawaani (welcome here)
Where and when?
- Thursday, 30 November 2018
12noon - 3pm1 Perry Street
BATEMANS BAY NSW
About the event
A community event with a vintage caravan on display, with games, prizes and food on offer as well as on site HIV testing.
The Things We Don’t Talk About – Creative Writing Competition
Where and when?
- Thursday, 1 November to
Tuesday, 20 November 2018ILLAWARRA NSW
About the event
We will write to build understanding, hope and healing.
We will listen and find a place of empathy with others and we will work to make visible the things we want and need to talk about.
Participants will be invited to also submit to the annual SCWC HARP competition and the winner in both categories, prose and poetry will be invited to read their entry at the SCWC Christmas Picnic on 7 December, 2018.
Contact
Email: South Coast Writers
Website: South Coast Writers Centre
World AIDS Day Community Awareness Morning
Where and when?
- Thursday, 29 November 2018
8.00am - 10.00amEl-Alamein Memorial Fountain
Darlinghurst Road
KINGS CROSS NSW - view map
About the event
The WAD stall aims to be inclusive, informative, and start conversations with people on their way to work.
Staff, identified by their WAD T-shirts, will be handing out Red Ribbons and explaining their significance.
The KRC bus will also be at the Fountain for any opportunistic testing.
A red flower will be distributed to each person that engages with the Services’ and has a spin of the HIV/AIDS myth busting spinning wheel.
People are encouraged to drop by and engage in local community conversation.
Red Ribbons and health promotion resources will be available.
Email: Maria Bergin
World AIDS Day Trivia and Raffle
Where and when?
- Thursday, 29 November 2018
2.00pm onwardsThe Wayside Chapel
29 Hughes Street
POTTS POINT NSW - view map
About the event
Clients of MSIC, KRC, and Wayside Chapel, and people experiencing homelessness are all welcome to attend this WAD event.
Have a fun and interesting afternoon, while learning about HIV, including issues of stigma and discrimination.
Similar to a pub trivia night, the afternoon will include trivia, raffle, and quiz activities.
There will be prizes for winners!
Red Ribbons and health promotion resources will be available.
Contact
Email: Matt Dibbayawan
Conversations @ Consumer Coffee Morning and Red Nail Bar
Where and when?
- Friday, 30 November 2018
8.00am - 12.00pmThe Langton Centre OTP
591 South Dowling Street
SURRY HILLS NSW - view map
About the event
Clients will participate in spinning wheel and quiz activities, educating and closing the knowledge gap around sexually transmitted HIV.
A red nail painting bar and ‘Sexy Packs’ (hygiene packs) will also be on offer, allowing time for consumers to engage and have meaningful conversations with staff.
A blood drive to promote HIV testing and treating early will also be available for clients.
Get your nails did! Get fresh! Get your own Passion Pack!
Red Ribbons and health promotion resources will be available.
Contact
Email: Chloe Turner Website
World AIDS Day Client Morning Tea
Where and when?
- Friday, 30 November 2018
9.00am - 12.00pmSt George Drug & Alcohol Service
2 South Street
KOGARAH NSW - view map
About the event
A morning tea for St George Drug & Alcohol Service registered clients, including spinning wheel and quiz for HIV education.
A paper remembrance tree will allow clients to make and hang red paper leaves, commemorating loved ones who died from HIV/AIDS-related illnesses.
Red Ribbons and health promotion resources will be available.
Contact
Email: Miriam van Zanten
World AIDS Day Information Stall
Where and when?
- Friday, 30 November 2018
9.00 - lunch timeThe Sutherland Hospital
The Kingsway
CARINGBAH NSW - view map
About the event
A WAD stall in the main entrance (auditorium) of The Sutherland Hospital, with the provision of information, resources, and interactive activities about HIV to hospital staff and the local community of Cronulla, Caringbah, and Sutherland.
KRC South will also be hosting a DBS Testing Week with each person tested going in the draw to win a voucher.
Red Ribbons and health promotion resources will be available.
World AIDS Day in Surry Hills - Remembering, supporting and understanding HIV and AIDS
Where and when?
- Friday, 30 November 2018
8.00am - 2.00pmAlbion Centre
150 Albion Street
SURRY HILLS NSW - view map
About the event
Albion Centre staff will man an information stall, providing the community with information about HIV/AIDS and WAD.
Red Ribbons and health promotion resources will be available.
Contact
Email: Madeleine Leonard
Today is RED - World AIDS Day
Where and when?
- Friday, 30 November 2018
09.00am - 17.00pmRandwick Campus Courtyard
UNSW
KENSINGTON NSW
About the event
During English Language Sessions, UNSW Health Service will be running a range of WAD activities to increase Global CALD students awareness of the importance of HIV testing and treatment, as well as promote condom use.
Volunteers will support and encourage Global CALD students to interact with the following activities:
- making Red Ribbons;
- HIV Quiz;
- condom in a jar guessing competition;
- delicious red food;
- Red Ribbon learning board - what I learnt today about HIV; and
- video stories on tablets.
Red Ribbons and health promotion resources will be available.
Contact
Email: Belinda Meggitt
Red Ribbon Goes to Market
Where and when?
- Saturday, 1 December 2018
10.00am - 2.00pmSHNC Community Markets held in Shannon Reserve
SURRY HILLS NSW - view map
About the event
Red Ribbon Day stall at the SHNC Community Markets aims to highlight World AIDS Day within the market’s community, and to promote HIV awareness through fun activities (quiz and games).
It is a fun day that helps normalize discussion of HIV, safe sex, and safe drug use issues in informal settings.
Red Ribbons and health promotion resources will be available.
Contact
Email: Stephen Lunny
Website: Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre
Coogee Family Fun Day – WAD Information Stall
Where and when?
- Saturday, 1 December 2018
8.00am - 4.00pmGoldstein Reserve
Coogee Beach
Dolphin Street
COOGEE NSW - view map
About the event
The information stall is a good opportunity to offer a range of resources, brochures and information particularly to younger people aged 16 -25 years who may have limited knowledge about HIV/AIDS and to encourage this cohort to educate themselves about HIV and the action they can take to reduce the transmission of HIV.
Red Ribbons and health promotion resources will be available.
Contact
Email: Frida Kitas
Website: Destination NSW Website
World AIDS Day Outreach
Where and when?
- Saturday, 1 December 2018
All DayCronulla; Miranda; Hurstville; Rockdale
NSW, Sutherland Shire and
St George Areas
About the event
Peer Educators will be engaging local young people around the Sutherland Shire and St George areas on Saturday 1st December.
Peer Educators will be providing information around HIV/ADS, with the understanding that young people can make an impact.
Have a chat with the Peer Educators if you see them out and about and familiarise yourself with HIV treatment and prevention.
Red Ribbons and health promotion resources will be available.
Contact
Email: Karla Donaldson
Ending HIV Starts with Me
Where and when?
- Thursday, 6 December 2018
2.00pm - 6.00pmHurstville Memorial Square
213 Forest RoadHURSTVILLE NSW - view map
About the event
A WAD information stall will be set-up as part of the St George “Youth Reach” program – an outreach program which includes monthly pop-up events and activities targeting at risk and newly arrived young people aged 12-18 years.
The aim of the stall is to raise awareness amongst young people and their families about the significance of WAD, reducing the stigma of AIDS/HIV, prevention of HIV, getting tested, and promotion of services.
Participation of the educational spinning wheel and paper quizzes will be encouraged by ‘red’ giveaways including red icy poles and/or red slushies.
Red Ribbons and health promotion resources will be available.
Contact
Email: Nicole Scobie
Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal
Where and when?
- Friday, 16 November -
Sunday, 2 December 2018
Various times09.00am - 17.00pm
SYDNEY NSW
About the event
In the lead up to, and including World AIDS Day, volunteers will be selling red ribbons ($3), wristbands ($5), enamel pins ($5) and diamante pins ($10) at selected locations throughout Sydney.
The Red Ribbon Street Appeal will take place on Friday 30 November and Saturday 1 December.
Red Ribbon merchandise can be purchased from businesses displaying Red Ribbon boxes, or donations can be made via the official Red Ribbon Appeal website.
Contact
Email: Maria Christodoulou
Website: Red Ribbon Appeal
Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal at Northern Rivers
Where and when?
- Friday, 23 November -
Saturday, 1 December 2018
09.00am - 17.00pmVarious locations
NORTHERN RIVERS NSW
About the event
Red Ribbons will be available throughout the week from ACON Northern Rivers at 27 Uralba Street Lismore as well as at selected countertops, markets and community events in Nimbin, Casino, Kyogle, Lismore, Ballina, Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimby.
On Wednesday 28 November volunteers will be selling Red Ribbons at the Lismore Shopping Square, and on Thursday 29 November in Lismore CDB and Nimbin.
Donations can also be made online: Red Ribbon Appeal website.
Contact
Email: Neil McKellar-Stewart
Website: Red Ribbon Appeal
Treatments by the Sea
Where and when?
- Saturday, 24 November 2018
11.00am - 4.30pm27 Uralba Street
LISMORE NSW
About the event
A FREE workshop for people living with HIV with a specific look at Quality of Life (QoL) for People living with HIV.
Participants will hear from keynote speaker Dr Jennifer Power, Principal Researcher, HIV Futures, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, who will explore what factors contribute to good QoL.
Join in the discussion and bring all those questions you’ve always had about living with HIV.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.
Numbers for the workshop are limited, to register call (02) 6622 1555 or Free Call 1800 633 637.
Contact
ACON Northern Rivers for more information on (02) 6622 1555 or Free Call 1800 633 637.
Website: Red Ribbon Appeal
Red Ribbon Appeal at Friday Night Bears at Kinselas
Where and when?
- Friday, 23 November and
Friday, 30 November 20187.00pm - 10.00pm
Kinselas
383 Bourke Street
DARLINGHURST NSW
About the event
Join the Harbour City Bears at their weekly Den Night at Kinselas and help raise funds for the Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal.
The bears will be selling red ribbons ($3), wristbands ($5), enamel pins ($5) and diamante pins ($10) and taking donations.
Support the Red Ribbon Appeal by purchasing merchandise from the Harbour City Bears at Kinselas.
Contact
Email: Maria Christodoulou
Website: Red Ribbon Appeal
Red Ribbon Appeal with Bears at The Bank
Where and when?
- Sunday, 18 November and
Sunday, 25 November 20184.00pm - 6.00pm
The Bank Hotel
324 King Street
NEWTOWN NSW
About the event
The Harbour City Bears will be hitting the Bank Hotel in Newtown to sell red ribbons ($3), wristbands ($5), enamel pins ($5) and diamante pins ($10) and taking donations.
Support the Red Ribbon Appeal by purchasing merchandise from the Harbour City Bears at The Bank Hotel.
Contact
Email: Maria Christodoulou
Website: Red Ribbon Appeal
Red Sunday at The Beresford
Where and when?
- Sunday, 25 November 2018
3.00pm - 8.00pmThe Beresford Hotel
354 Bourke Street
SURRY HILLS NSW
About the event
Beresford Sundays will turn red to raise money for ACON’s Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal.
There’ll be spot performances, games and raffles.
Whether you make a donation or buy some of the Red Ribbon merchandise, you’ll be making a difference by helping ACON continue its work to end HIV transmission in NSW by 2020 and support people living with HIV.
Contact
Email: Maria Christodoulou
Website: Red Ribbon Appeal
World AIDS Day Morning Tea - Islington
Where and when?
- Wednesday, 28 November 2018
10.00am - 11.00amSuspension Espresso: 3 Beaumont Street
ISLINGTON NEWCASTLE NSW
About the event
World AIDS Day aims to encourage Australians to take action to reduce the transmission of HIV by promoting prevention, and to ensure that people living with HIV live free from stigma and discrimination.
Come and have a cup of coffee, meet ACON Hunter staff, connect with other HIV support services in the region and learn more about what we do for people living with HIV in the Hunter region.
Contact
Phone: ACON Hunter 02 4962 7700
Website: Red Ribbon Appeal
Walawaani – We Hope You Have a Safe Journey
Where and when?
- Friday, 30 November 2018
09.00am - 17.00pmVillage Centre
BATEMANS BAY NSW
About the event
Come along to the Village Centre in Batemans Bay where you will find our caravan pop-up stall to commemorate World AIDS Day and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HIV Awareness Week.
There will be Dried Blood Spot testing kits available for people to use to test for HIV, as well as information and resources about Ending HIV and Red Ribbons for sale.
Contact
Email: Teddy Cook
Website: Red Ribbon Appeal
Red Party at Stonewall Hotel
Where and when?
- Friday, 30 November 2018
9.00pm - lateStonewall Hotel
175 Oxford Street
DARLINGHURST SYDNEY NSW
About the event
Come out on World AIDS Day eve and wear red at Stonewall Hotel’s annual Red Party.
Sydney’s leading drag performers will donate their time and talents in support of the Red Ribbon Appeal.
Entry is $5 donation to ACON at the door.
Red Ribbon merchandise will also be available for purchase.
Contact
Email: Maria Christodoulou
Website: Red Ribbon Appeal
World AIDS Day Screening: BPM - Wagga Wagga
Where and when?
- Friday, 30 November 2018
6.30pm - 9.00pmWagga Wagga City Library
Cnr Baylis & Morrow Steets
WAGGA WAGGA NSW
About the event
Support the Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal at the screening of the international award winning film BPM.
This incredible film showcases the story of ACT UP in Paris, whose members embraced the battle for those affected by HIV/AIDS by taking on sluggish government agencies and major pharmaceutical companies in bold, invasive actions.
Contact
Email: Teddy Cook
Website: Red Ribbon Appeal
‘Fire In The Blood’ Screening at MCA
Where and when?
- Saturday, 1 December 2018
11.30am - 1.00pmMuseum of Contemporary Art
140 George Street
THE ROCKS SYDNEY NSW
About the event
See a screening of the powerful 2013 feature documentary Fire in the Blood, which tells the story of how Western pharmaceutical companies and governments blocked access to low-cost AIDS drugs for the countries of the global south in the years after 1996 – causing ten million or more unnecessary deaths – and the improbable group of people who decided to fight back.
The screening coincides with World AIDS Day, raising awareness about ongoing issues surrounding HIV and AIDS, and ACON’s Red Ribbon Appeal.
Contact
Email: Alice Blandeau-Thomas
Website: Museum of Contemporary Art
World AIDS Day Screening: BPM - Bega
Where and when?
- Saturday, 1 December 2018
3.00pm - 8.00pmFunhouse Studio
3 Hill Street
BEGA NSW
About the event
Support the Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal at the screening of the international award winning film BPM.
This incredible film showcases the story of ACT UP in Paris, whose members embraced the battle for those affected by HIV/AIDS by taking on sluggish government agencies and major pharmaceutical companies in bold, invasive actions.
Contact
Email: Teddy Cook
Website: Red Ribbon Appeal
Unity Illawarra and South Coast World AIDS Day Dance
Where and when?
- Saturday, 1 December 2018
8.00pm - lateIllawarra Leagues Club
97/99 Church Street
WOLLONGONG NSW
About the event
Join Unity for their final celebration of the year at the World AIDS Day Dance.
Always a packed event, the dance will have all your favourite tunes, plus amazing drag performances and this year will feature a silent auction, with proceeds donated to local Ending HIV efforts.
Contact
Email: Teddy Cook
Website: Red Ribbon Appeal
Griffith Community Picnic
Where and when?
- Saturday, 1 December 2018
10.00am - 2.00pmMemorial Park
363 Banna Avenue
GRIFFITH NSW
About the event
The Griffith community will come together for a special community picnic event at Memorial Park in Griffith on Saturday, 1 December to commemorate World AIDS Day.
A collaboration between the Griffith Community Centre, Murrumbidgee Local Health District, and ACON, the event will feature music, speakers, community BBQ, and information and health resources.
Contact
Email: Teddy Cook
Website: Red Ribbon Appeal
Gayle Sessions
Where and when?
- Sunday, 2 December 2018
3.00pm - 9.00pmImperial Hotel
35 Erskineville Road
ERSKINEVILLE NSW
About the event
Leading gay-owned and operated boutique cider and beer company Gayle presents this riveting performance showcase featuring two of Australia’s leading comedy and cabaret performers: Trevor Ashley and Denise Hanlon.
Revel in an intimate show that will have you singing, laughing and even dancing.
Red Ribbon merchandise will be on sale with proceeds going to ACON’s Red Ribbon Appeal.
Contact
Email: Virginia Buckworth
Website: Gayle
Aboriginal HIV Awareness Week Event
Where and when?
- Wednesday, 6 December 2018
10.00am - 4.00pmUniversity Centre for Rural Health
61 Uralba Street
LISMORE NSW
About the event
An Aboriginal HIV Awareness week event will be held at University Centre for Rural Health in Lismore on Friday 30 November with stalls, speakers, giveaways and a free lunch for community and local service workers.
This event is collaboration between Bulgarr Ngaru, ACON Northern Rivers and HARP North Coast.
The event will raise awareness of the changing landscape of HIV epidemiology in aboriginal peoples, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care for aboriginal communities.
Dr James Ward who leads the Infectious Diseases Research: Aboriginal Health research group at South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) is keynote speaker.
University Centre for Rural Health is located at 61 Uralba St, Lismore.
Please contact ACON Northern Rivers for more information on (02) 6622 1555 or Free Call 1800 633 637.
Contact
ACON Northern Rivers for more information on (02) 6622 1555 or Free Call 1800 633 637.
Website: Red Ribbon Appeal
World AIDS Day Screening: BPM - Broken Hill
Where and when?
- Saturday, 8 December 2018
6.00pm - 9.00pmBroken Hill Regional Art Gallery
404-408 Argent Street
BROKEN HILL NSW
About the event
Support the Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal at the screening of the international award winning film BPM.
This incredible film showcases the story of ACT UP in Paris, whose members embraced the battle for those affected by HIV/AIDS by taking on sluggish government agencies and major pharmaceutical companies in bold, invasive actions.
Contact
Email: Teddy Cook
Website: Red Ribbon Appeal
STIGMA
Where and when?
- Saturday, 8 December 2018
7.30pm - 10.30pmHothouse Theatre
Lincoln Causeway
WODONGA NSW
About the event
STIGMA is a production from Devize Co and written by Darren Vizer, that incorporates theatre, dance and physical encounters.
A dynamic theatre and movement performance, examining the prejudices, discrimination and stigma experienced by people living with HIV.
Wesite: Hothouse Theatre
The ArT of Living with HIV
Where and when?
- Friday, 30 November 2018
9.00am - 1.00pmWagga Base Hospital
Entry Foyer
Docker Street
WAGGA WAGGA NSW
About the event
A staff and community event to showcase locally produced artwork by people living with HIV and increase awareness in health care staff of HIV.
Red ribbons and resources will be available for collection.
Staff member will be present to answer questions.
Contact
Email: Jane Sutton
Phone: 6925 2973
BPM (Beats Per Minute) Movie screening
Where and when?
- Friday, 30 November 2018
6.00pm - finishWagga Wagga City Library
(entry via lagoon)
Corner of Baylis and Morrow Street
WAGGA WAGGA NSW - view map
About the event
ACON community partnership event screening BPM to mark World AIDS Day.
Cost: Gold coin donation to the Red Ribbon Appeal.
BPM is rated MA15+Screening Courtesy of Madman Entertainment.
Contact
Email: Tyson Arapali or Janine Sutton
Phone: 6925 2973
World AIDS Day Display and Resources
Where and when?
- Monday, 26 November 2018
During open hours of the libraryWagga Wagga City Library
(entry via lagoon)
Corner of Baylis and Morrow Street
WAGGA WAGGA NSW - view map
About the event
Community awareness display.
Red ribbons and resources will be available for collection.
Contact
Email: Janine Sutton
Travelling HIV Photo Exhibition - Liverpool
Where and when?
- Thursday, 29 November 2018
10.00 - 2.00pmLiverpool Westfield
LIVERPOOL NSW
About the event
SWSLHD has developed a portable photographic exhibition to raise community awareness of the importance of HIV testing, and that new treatments now mean you can live happy and healthy lives.
The exhibition consists of 3 pillars with portraits of people living with HIV and accompanying text about their experience living with HIV.
Contact
Email: Mahee Haque
Travelling HIV Photo Exhibition - Liverpool Hospital
Where and when?
- Friday, 30 November 2018
10.00 - 2.00pmLiverpool Hospital
LIVERPOOL NSW
About the event
SWSLHD has developed a portable photographic exhibition to raise community awareness of the importance of HIV testing, and that new treatments now mean you can live happy and healthy lives.
The exhibition consists of 3 pillars with portraits of people living with HIV and accompanying text about their experience living with HIV.
Contact
Email: Mahee Haque
Travelling HIV Photo Exhibition - Fairfield
Where and when?
- Saturday, 1 December 2018
10.00 - 2.00pmFairfield Showground
FAIRFIELD NSW
About the event
SWSLHD has developed a portable photographic exhibition to raise community awareness of the importance of HIV testing, and that new treatments now mean you can live happy and healthy lives.
The exhibition consists of 3 pillars with portraits of people living with HIV and accompanying text about their experience living with HIV.
Contact
Email: Mahee Haque
Travelling HIV Photo Exhibition - Narellan
Where and when?
- Thursday, 6 December 2018
10.00 - 2.00pmNarellen Town Centre
NARELLEN NSW
About the event
SWSLHD has developed a portable photographic exhibition to raise community awareness of the importance of HIV testing, and that new treatments now mean you can live happy and healthy lives.
The exhibition consists of 3 pillars with portraits of people living with HIV and accompanying text about their experience living with HIV.
Contact
Email: Mahee Haque
Travelling HIV Photo Exhibition - Bankstown
Where and when?
- Thursday, 17 January 2019
10.00 - 2.00pmBankstown Centro
BANKSTOWN NSW
About the event
SWSLHD has developed a portable photographic exhibition to raise community awareness of the importance of HIV testing, and that new treatments now mean you can live happy and healthy lives.
The exhibition consists of 3 pillars with portraits of people living with HIV and accompanying text about their experience living with HIV.
Contact
Email: Mahee Haque
WAD Display information session
Where and when?
- Monday, 26 November to
Friday, 30 November 201811.00am - 2.00pm
Queanbeyan Hospital Foyer
Cnr Collette and Erin Street
QUEANBEYAN NSW
About the event
WAD Display and information session with Red Ribbons distributed.
WAD Display and resource distribution Monday, 26 November to Friday 30, November.
Staff available to ask questions and for information on Friday 30 November 11am to 2pm.
Staff and visitors will be encouraged to wear Red Ribbons.
Contact
Email: Kevin Schamburg
Phone: 02 6150 7542
