Canberra/ACT program of events
World AIDS Awareness Week Launch
Keynote speakers will discuss contemporary
issues around HIV/AIDS and performance art including students from Lanyon High School and women's drum group Purrcussion will take place in Civic Square.
Time: 10.30 am, Tuesday 24 November. Morning tea served.
Venue: ACT Legislative Assembly
For further information contact Megan Munro on 02 6257 2855 or megan.munro@aidsaction.org.au
Launch of 'Dementia: Lesbians and gay men'
Alzheimer’s Australia ACT in association with the AIDS Action Council of the ACT & Aged & Community Services Association of NSW & ACT invite you to attend the launch by Mr Andrew Barr MLA of the publication ‘Dementia: Lesbians and Gay Men’
Tuesday 24 November 2009, 5.45pm – 8.00pm
Regatta Point, Barinne Drive, Parkes
Speakers:
- Ms Michelle McGrath - Executive Director, Alzhemer’s Australia ACT
- Mr Andrew Burry- General Manager, AIDS Action Council
Refreshments provided
Bookings are essential
Contact info@aidsaction.org.au or phone 02 6257 2855
Community Breakfast
A special free community breakfast will be hosted by the AIDS Action Council on the lawns of Westlund House from 7.30am Tuesday 1 December, bringing the community together to commemorate World AIDS Day 2009.
Interfaith Memorial Service
This service features
representatives from a number
of religious faiths and offers a
quiet reflection to remember
those who have lost their lives
to HIV and commit to the response against the epidemic.
Organised by All Saints Anglican Church, Ainslie and with a performance by the ABC Community Choir.
Time: 6pm Tuesday 1 December
Venue: Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, 15 Blackall St, Barton
Gold coin donation requested.
World AIDS Day drinks at Hush
Time: Tuesday 1st December, from 6:00 pm.
Venue: Hush Lounge, Launceston Street Phillip
Drinks and a variety of nibbles, including fruit platters available.
Entertainment by members of the Canberra Kings and aerialist Tyler Ayres.
Free entry.
All money raised will go to the AIDS Action Council and the Trevor Daley Fund.
Contact The Hush Lounge for more details.
Paint The Town Red
5 December
7.00pm to late
Kremlin Bar
65 Northbourne Ave
Tickets $25
Call 0414 061 049 or 6252 0852
photogirly1970@yahoo.com.au
Awareness raising stalls
Every year the AIDS Action Council has stalls around the ACT selling red ribbons and raising awareness in the community about HIV around the world.
Keep an eye out for your nearest stall and donate generously. All money raised at these stalls is donated to the Trevor Daly Fund, which helps HIV positive people in financial stress.
As well as raising money the stalls aim to raise awareness in the community of the global and local impact of HIV/AIDS.
Ribbons and other awareness products will be available.
- 21 November - EPIC Farmers' Market
- 22 November - Kingston Old Bus Depot Markets
- 28 November - EPIC Farmers' Market, City Walk and Pink Tennis Bushdance
- 29 November - Kingston Old Bus Depot Markets
- 1 December - City Walk
- 24 November to 1 December - The Canberra Hospital
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 or know of a business that is willing to display a Red Ribbon Box or want to arrange a Red Ribbon morning or afternoon tea at your workplace during AIDS Awareness Week please contact Megan Munro on megan.munro@aidsaction.org.au or 6257 2855.
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