We’re inviting people across NSW to participate in a wide range of fundraising, awareness raising and memorial events to mark this year’s World AIDS Day.
ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill says,“World AIDS Day provides us with a valuable opportunity to educate people about how we can end HIV transmission in NSW by 2020 as well as raise money for programs and services that are vital to ending HIV. So I encourage everyone to support our efforts this year by making a donation to the ENDING HIV Red Ribbon Appeal, buying Red Ribbon merchandise, or attending one of our fundraising or remembrance events.”
SYDNEY
ENDING HIV RED RIBBON APPEAL Mon 30 Nov + Tues 1 Dec / selected locations + online
On the day before and on World AIDS Day, volunteers will be selling red ribbons ($3), wristbands ($5), enamel pins ($5) and diamante pins ($10) at selected locations throughout Sydney. And in the lead-up to World AIDS Day, Red Ribbon merchandise can be purchased from businesses displaying Red Ribbon boxes, or donations can be made via the official Red Ribbon Appeal web site: www.redribbonappeal.org.au
Q AND GAY: FIGHTING HIV STIGMA Tue 1 Dec / The Shift Club / 7pm – 9pm
Join popular Sydney radio presenter James Brecko and a panel of HIV advocates to discuss how we can work together to reduce the stigma and discrimination experienced by people with HIV. The panel includes ACON’s HIV and Sexual Health Director Karen Price, HIV campaigner and the creator of the undetectable HIV tagline (+u) Cam Clarkson, Get Up campaigner Sally Rugg and drag performer Krystal Kleer. $5 entry goes to our ENDING HIV Red Ribbon Appeal. Red Ribbon merchandise will also be available for purchase.
TRIVIA TUESDAY – WORLD AIDS DAY EDITION Tue 1 Dec / The Shift Club / From 8 30pm
It’s going to be totally gay – over 40 brain buster questions about our community! From history, to icons, film, theatre, TV, social, politics and yes there’ll be questions about Will & Grace.
THE RED PARTY Fri 27 Nov / Stonewall / 9pm till late
Red Ribbon Appeal benefit night at Stonewall Hotel on Oxford St, Darlinghurst. $5 donation at the door. Shows all night by Sydney’s leading drag performers. Red Ribbon merchandise will also be available for purchase.
COLOMBIAN RED Fri 27 Nov – Tue 1 Dec / Colombian Hotel / various
From Fri 27 Nov – Tue 1 Dec a percentage of proceeds from the sale of selected beverages will be donated to our ENDING HIV Red Ribbon Appeal. There’ll also be a Red Ribbon collection during a special Red Ribbon performance on Sat 28 Nov hosted by Hanna Conda. Red Ribbon merchandise will also be available for purchase.
RED SUNDAY AT THE BERESFORD Sun 29 Nov / Beresford Hotel / 3pm – 8pm
The Horizon’s leading lady of drag Wilma Bumhurt and other special guests will put the fun into fundraising as they host an afternoon of shows, games and other carry on. There’ll be collections and merchandise sales for our ENDING HIV Red Ribbon Appeal.
HUNTER
TRANSMISSION FILM SCREENING Wed 25 Nov / Gateway Hotel, Islington, Newcastle / 6:30pm
FREE screening of a documentary that captures the profound changes spanning the past three decades in Australia’s and Cambodia’s response to the AIDS epidemic. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film’s producer as well as local, national and international HIV activists. RSVP at www.acon.org.au/transmissionroadshow
RED RIBBON APPEAL Wed 25 – 27 Nov / various locations
Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at ACON’s office at 129 Maitland Rd Islington and at selected businesses, community organisations and schools in the lead up to and on World AIDS Day. Donations can also be made online at www.redribbonappeal.org.au. And Red Ribbon merchandise will be sold at the following venues on the following dates:
- Marketown Newcastle West, Westfield Kotara, Charlestown Square Shopping Centre – Wed 25 Nov
- Mayfield Woolworths and Stockland Jesmond Shopping Centres – Thurs 26 Nov
- Waratah, Stockland Glendale, and The Junction Shopping Centres – Fri 27 Nov
For more info contact ACON Hunter: (02) 4962 7700 or hunter@acon.org.au
RED RIBBON BANNER Mon 23 Nov – Fri 4 Dec / Newcastle Library
An 8 metre Red Ribbon banner will be displayed at the front of the Newcastle Regional Library, Laman St, Cooks Hill.
RED DRESS RUN Sat 28 Nov / Carrington, Newcastle / 7:30 am
Wear a red dress or T-shirt and join the Newy Park runners on their 5km fun run. Begins at 1 Arnold St Carrington. Bring some gold coins to purchase a fancy red accessory or red ribbon from the ACON stand. All proceeds to our ENDING HIV Red Ribbon Appeal. To enter/register: www.parkrun.com/newy
NORTHERN RIVERS
ENDING HIV RED RIBBON APPEAL 24 Nov – 1 Dec / selected locations + online
Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at ACON Northern Rivers, 27 Uralba Street, Lismore and at selected businesses throughout the Northern Rivers. On Tue 1 Dec, volunteers will be selling Red Ribbon merchandise at the Lismore Shopping Square and downtown Lismore, Byron Bay and Ballina. Donations can also be made online: www.redribbonappeal.org.au. For more info contact ACON Northern Rivers: (02) 6622 1555 or northernrivers@acon.org.au
TREATMENTS BY THE SEA Sat 28 Nov / Northern Rivers location / 11am – 4.30pm
FREE workshop for people with HIV. This year’s workshop will focus on HIV and mental health with a presentation by Ruth Hennessy from the Albion Centre followed by an interactive peer led discussion. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Numbers for the workshop are limited. To register call 1800 633 637 (free call) or (02) 6622 1555.
TRANSMISSION FILM SCREENING Sat 21 Nov / Pighouse Flicks / Byron Bay / 5pm
FREE screening of a documentary that captures the profound changes spanning the past three decades in Australia’s and Cambodia’s response to the AIDS epidemic. 5pm canape reception and 6pm screening followed by a Q&A with the film’s producer as well as local and national HIV activists. Bookings essential: www.redribbonappeal.org.au/transmission_byronbay
MID NORTH COAST
ENDING HIV RED RIBBON APPEAL 24 Nov – 1 Dec/ selected locations + online
In the lead-up to and on World AIDS Day, Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at our outreach services at Shop 3 146 -150 Gordon St Port Macquarie and 21/20 Gordon St, Coffs Harbour as well as selected businesses in Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. Donations can also be made online: www.redribbonappeal.org.au
LIGHT THE TOWN RED Sat 28 Nov – Tues 1 Dec
Coffs Harbour’s famous Big Banana will be lit red for four nights to mark World AIDS Day.
AIDS AWARENESS STALLS Tue 1 Dec / 10am – 2pm / Coffs Central / Coffs Harbour
- Tue 1 Dec / 10am – 2pm / First Ave and Second Ave, Sawtell
- Tue 1 Dec / 10am – 2pm / Beach and Nightingale St, Woolgoolga
- Tues 1 Dec / 10am – 2pm / Horton St, Port Macquarie
Get the latest information on HIV prevention and support, and purchase Red Ribbon merchandise.
WORLD AIDS DAY TRIVIA Tue 1 Dec / 7pm-10pm / Planation Hotel Coffs Harbour
Enjoy a special World AIDS Day trivia competition. Registration from 7pm. $15/$10 entry. All proceeds to our ENDING HIV Red Ribbon Appeal.
WOLLONGONG
UNITY RED PARTY Sat 5 / Wollongong Tennis Club / 7pm – 1am
Dance the night away at this special LGBTIQ community event produced by Unity Wollongong. More details to come. Entry by donation. All proceeds to our ENDING HIV Red Ribbon Appeal. Red Ribbon merchandise will also be available for purchase.
ENDING HIV RED RIBBON APPEAL Tue 1 Dec / selected locations + online
Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at selected locations in Wollongong. Donations can also be made online: www.redribbonappeal.org.au
ALBURY
SWAG RED PARTY Fri 13 Nov / Paddy’s Beer Deluxe / 7pm – 1am
SWAG (Social Wodonga Albury Gays) is hosting a special Red Party at Paddy’s Beer Deluxe. Event entry is $20 per person. All proceeds to our ENDING HIV Red Ribbon Appeal. Tickets on the door or online: www.swagalburywodonga.com
TRANSMISSION FILM SCREENING Thu 19 Nov / Regent Cinemas / 6pm
FREE screening of a documentary that captures the profound changes spanning the past three decades in Australia’s and Cambodia’s response to the AIDS epidemic. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with local, national and international HIV activists. RSVP at www.acon.org.au/transmissionroadshow
ENDING HIV RED RIBBON APPEAL 24 Nov – 1 Dec / selected locations + online
Red Ribbon merchandise will be available in downtown Albury in the lead up to and on World AIDS Day. Donations can also be made online: www.redribbonappeal.org.au
GRIFFITH
ENDING HIV RED RIBBON APPEAL Tue 1 Dec / selected locations + online
Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at selected locations throughout Griffith including Griffith City Cinema. Donations can also be made online: www.redribbonappeal.org.au
BEGA
TRANSMISSION FILM SCREENING Tue 1 Dec / Regional Gallery / 5:30pm
FREE screening of a documentary that captures the profound changes spanning the past three decades in Australia’s and Cambodia’s response to the AIDS epidemic. The screening will be preceded by light refreshments and social networking. RSVP with Rebecca Miers, rmiers@acon.org.au | 0437 891 397
ENDING HIV RED RIBBON APPEAL Tue 1 Dec / selected locations + online
Red Ribbon merchandise will be available on Carp Street. Donations can also be made online: www.redribbonappeal.org.au
WAGGA WAGGA
A.R.T IN COMMON Tue 1 Dec / Eastern Riverina Arts / 5pm
Curated by The Brookong Centre in partnership with ACON, PFLAG, headspace and Eastern Riverina Arts, this exhibition highlights the strength, resilience and diversity of people living with HIV in and around Wagga Wagga. Entry by donation. All proceeds to our ENDING HIV Red Ribbon Appeal.
ENDING HIV RED RIBBON APPEAL Tue 1 Dec / selected locations + online
Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at selected locations in Wagga Wagga. Donations can also be made online: www.redribbonappeal.org.au
NOWRA
ENDING HIV RED RIBBON APPEAL Tue 1 Dec / selected locations + online
Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at selected locations in Nowra. Donations can also be made online: www.redribbonappeal.org.au
BROKEN HILL
ENDING HIV RED RIBBON APPEAL Tue 1 Dec / selected locations + online
Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at various locations in Broken Hill. Donations can also be made online: www.redribbonappeal.org.au
HOLDING THE MAN SCREENING Tue 24 Nov / Silver City Cinema / 5:15pm
Broken Hill Sexual Health and LGBTI Support Broken Hill with support from ACON are presenting a screening of hit new Aussie film Holding the Man, which tells the story of two young men during the height of the HIV/AIDS in Australia in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Red ribbon merchandise will be available for sale.
ENDS
Media contact: Andrew Hamadanian, ACON Media and Communication Officer
T: (02) 9206 2044 E: ahamadanian@acon.org.au M: 0419 555 768
