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The Sydney AIDS Candlelight Memorial is a time when members of the community can come together to reflect on and remember all those who have passed away from HIV/AIDS.

The event is held on International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day, which is on the 3rd Sunday of May each year. In Sydney, the Memorial is presented by ACON and Positive Life NSW.

SUNDAY 18 MAY
Service 3pm-4pm (doors open 2:30pm)
Refreshments 4-4:45pm

NEW VENUE FOR 2025:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music Workshop
1 Conservatorium Road, Sydney CBD 2000

PLEASE RSVP
RSVPs are essential for catering purposes
To RSVP and/or add names to the Remembrance list, contact Positive Life NSW:
contact@positivelife.org.au
(02) 8357 8316
1800 245 677

Names can be lodged on the Candlelight website:
www.candlelightmemorial.com.au

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