Events
Chief Minister's Breakfast
This annual event recognises the local, national and international impacts of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Deputy Chief Minister Katy Gallagher will give the keynote address.
Time: 7.30 am, Friday 1 December
Venue: Hotel Kurrajong, National Circuit Barton.
Cost: $25 per person. Full breakfast included.
RSVP: Bookings essential by 22 November. Call 02 6257 2855.
Awareness-raising stalls
Awareness and education stalls will be at the following places during the day:
- Garema Place, 10am to 2pm
- Westfield Woden, 9am to 9pm
Ecumenical Service
The annual Ecumenical Service is held to remember all those people who have been affected by HIV/AIDS and to reaffirm our committment to support, treatment and prevention. Service co-ordinated by All Saints Ainslie.
Time: 5.30pm, Friday 1 December
Venue: The Carillon, Aspen Island, Wendouree Drive.
Twilight Picnic
Bring your own picnic and drinks and something to sit on. The Canberra Gay and Lesbian Qwire will be performing during the evening.
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Venue: The Carillon, Aspen Island, Wendouree Drive.
Film screening
The YWCA of Canberra and SHFPACT are screening Women Are Leading Change, a documentary produced by the World YWCA in partnership with UNAIDS and Mondofragilis highlighting women’s challenges and efforts in the struggle against HIV and AIDS.
Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm Monday 4 December
Venue: SHFPACT Training Room Level 1, 28 University Ave, Civic.
R.S.V.P. by Friday 1st December 2006 to SHFPACT (02) 6247 3077 or YWCA of Canberra (02) 6239 6878.
Red ribbons
We encourage everyone to wear a red ribbon to show their awareness of HIV/AIDS and their support of people living with HIV/AIDS. Red ribbons are available from the AIDS Action Council, and supporting businesses for a suggested donation of $2 each.
If you have a business that is willing to display a Red Ribbon Box to help raise money, please contact Bede Carmody.
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