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Get involved in World AIDS Day

By participating in World AIDS Day activities you can make a difference - directly assisting people living with HIV through:

  • Confronting the ongoing discrimination that exists within society
  • Increasing awareness surrounding HIV and transmission
  • Helping to commemorate the millions of lives lost as a result of the epidemic

We need you to join us to inform yourself and educate others this December. There are many activities that you can participate in:

Volunteering

We are looking for volunteers to get involved in events and activities leading up to and including World AIDS Day on Thursday December 1. We are seeking volunteers in the following areas:

  • Merchandise Pick and Pack – packing collection boxes for distribution to venues around Melbourne. You need to be available during business hours Monday to Friday.
  • Bucket Drive Collectors – Collect donations at theatre, concerts and opera venues around Melbourne during AIDS Awareness Week (exact dates to be confirmed). Afternoon and Evening Shifts available.
  • World AIDS Day advocates – giving out free red ribbons and raising public awareness of HIV on World AIDS Day, Thursday 1 December in CBD and inner city locations.

If you are interested please contact Shane Kelly on 9865 6700 or email volunteers@vicaids.asn.au 

World AIDS Day Memorial Service

On Thursday December 1 the Positive Living Centre (PLC) will hold their annual World AIDS Day event.

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. Quilt Project Memorial Quilts will be on display at the PLC during the ceremony and throughout AIDS Awareness Week, as will the people living with HIV (PLWHA) Legends Exhibition and various other presentations. During the memorial there will be a special guest speaker and entertainment will be provided.

This event is open to all - admission is free and bookings are not required.
 
The memorial is a collaborative effort undertaken by the Victorian AIDS Council/Gay Men's Health Centre, PLWHA, the AIDS Memorial Quilt Project, the Catholic AIDS Ministry, Straight Arrows and Positive Women.

Selling World AIDS Day merchandise

You can sell WAD merchandise in the lead up to, and on WAD. The items we have for sale this year are:

  • Red ribbons
  • Pin buttons
  • WAD pens
  • WAD wristbands

To order merchandise, or to make an enquiry about selling merchandise, please contact redribbons@vicaids.asn.au

Organising your own World AIDS Day event

We are encouraging the general public to organise their own fundraising event or activity in support of our work this World AIDS Day. Some ideas for events include:

  • A dress red day
  • Raffle
  • Themed party

For a more detailed list of event ideas and more information, download the Fundraising Registration form. Posters are also available to help publicise your fundraising event.
Email: fundraising@vicaids.asn.au for more information.

Wearing red

Wear a red ribbon, a red t-shirt, a red bow - anything red! Increase awareness of HIV issues in your work place and share information about WAD through your social and professional networks. Join our 'Wear RED this World AIDS Day' facebook event!

Take Action

So take action - inform yourself and educate others this World AIDS Day.
For more information please call Michael Dalton on (03) 9865 6744 or email: fundraising@vicaids.asn.au.