Events
World AIDS Day is one of the most globally recognised events of the year. World AIDS Day is celebrated across Australia to:
- Encourage the community to talk about HIV/AIDS
- Raise community awareness
- Break down barriers
- Educate our community
There are many ways you can support this global effort. Get involved this World AIDS Day by supporting one or all of the following activities.
HOST A RED DINNER
Some dinner tables don't see any action. It's sad, but true. So for this year's World AIDS Day, it's time for yours to get laid. And all for a good cause with help from the Queensland World AIDS Day Alliance.
Simply gather a bunch of your nearest and dearest and host a RED themed dinner party!
Contact wad@qpp.org.au for more information.
CANDLELIGHT VIGILS & REMEMBRANCE
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil - Brisbane
Friday December 1st 2023 - 6:30pm for a 7pm start
Queensland Parliament House
2 Alice St, Brisbane, Qld, 4000
For more info and to RSVP
All Welcome but RSVP Essential
Please bring Photo ID for entry via Parliamentary Annex
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil - Cairns
Friday December 1st 2023 - 5:30pm for a 6pm start
Munro Martin Parklands
123 Sheridan St, Cairns City, Qld, 4870
For more info and to RSVP
All Welcome RSVP recommended
World AIDS Day Remembrance Walk - Townsville
Friday December 1st 2023 - 5:00pm start
Townsville AIDS Memorial, Soroptimist Park
Cnr Pallarenda Rd & Primrose St, Rowes Bay Q 4810
All Welcome
World AIDS Day Remembrance Luncheon - Sunshine Coast
Friday December 1st 2023 - 12:30pm
Nambour Tram Terminus Building
28 Mill Street, Nambour , Qld, 4560
All Welcome but RSVP essential as places are limited
World AIDS Day Remembrance Connections - Mackay
Friday December 1st 2023 - 10:30am
Gordon St, Mackay, Qld, 4740
All Welcome RSVP with Sue on 0497 296 401 for exact location
If you are planning a World AIDS Day:
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Remembrance
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Vigil
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Event
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Community activity
Contact us at wad@qpp.org.au or phone 0400 596 957 during business hours, so we can list it, promote it, and help you as best we can.
LIST OF THOSE LOST - BRISBANE & CARINS
Remember a love one lost to the HIV/AIDS epidemic
We will be reading a list names of those who have been lost to the epidemic at both the Brisbane and Cairns World AIDS Day Vigils.
If you would like to have ensure your loved ones name included in those announced for remembrance, we welcome you to submit their name (first name, first name and initial, nickname, or full name) to us to be included in this moving part of the vigils. Please email wad@qpp.org.au and indicate which vigil you would prefer their memory to be observed at.
The list of names has been featured in the Cairns vigil for many years, and restarting in 2021, the Brisbane vigil now also holds this special reading. We encourage all to have their lost loved ones name mentioned and honoured.
BUILDINGS IN RED
We are currently confirming iconic landmarks around Queensland to turn RED for World AIDS Day. If you know of a iconic building or structure in your area that could turn RED for World AIDS Day, send us the details to wad@qpp.org.au
Landmarks already confirmed for to be emblazoned RED in 2023 include:
Brisbane
Story Bridge
Reddacliff Place
Brisbane City Hall
King George Square
Queensland
Townsville Sign - Townsville
George Roberts Bridge - Townsville
Little Fletcher Bridge - Townsville
Central Park Boardwalk - Townsville
Old Magistraties Court - Townsville
Wharton Street Lighthouse - Townsville
Victoria Bridge - Townsville
LOOK FABULOUS
SNAP A SELFIE
Whatever you decide to do on World AIDS Day, we all like to look good. So why not pick out a red number out of your closet, and make advocacy a part of your wardobe. You could even frock up in red for your dinner party. Either way, when someone comments on how fabulous you look you'll have an opportunity to tell them all about World AIDS Day and what you're doing to support it.
Snap a selfie and share using the #qldworldaidsday hashtag.
List of Queensland 2023 Events
If you'd like to hold a World AIDS Day event in 2023, or would like your event details listed, please contact wad@qpp.org.au
SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil - Brisbane
Friday December 1st 2023 - 6:30pm for a 7pm start
Queensland Parliament House
2 Alice St, Brisbane, Qld, 4000
For more info and to RSVP
All Welcome but RSVP Essential
Please bring Photo ID for entry via Parliamentary Annex
World AIDS Day Information & Red Ribbon Stall - Bundaberg
Friday December 1st 2023 - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Hinkler Shopping Centre
16 Maryborough St, Bundaberg Central, Qld, 4670
All Welcome
World AIDS Day Information & Red Ribbon Stall - Ipswich
Friday December 1st 2023 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ipswich Health Plaza
21 Bell St, Ipswich, Qld, 4305
All Welcome
World AIDS Day Morning Team - Caloundra
Friday December 1st 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Caloundra Hospital Courtyard
2b West Terrace, Caloundra, Qld, 4551
All Welcome
World AIDS Day Remembrance Luncheon - Sunshine Coast
Friday December 1st 2023 - 12:30pm
Nambour Tram Terminus Building
28 Mill Street, Nambour , Qld, 4560
All Welcome but RSVP essential as places are limited
Brown Sugar presents Coachella
Friday December 8th 2023 - 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Loft West End
100 Boundary St, West End, Qld, 4101
All Welcome - Tickets via donation at https://bit.ly/BSPC23
Contact wad@qpp.org.au to list your event
CENTRAL & WESTERN QUEENSLAND
World AIDS Day Panel Discussion & Film Screening - Toowoomba
Friday December 1st 2023 - 11:45am for noon start
University of Southern Queensland
Allison Dickson Lecture Theatre
West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350
All Welcome - RSVP Essential here
World AIDS Day Breakfast - Mount Isa
Friday December 1st 2023 - 7:00am - 9:00am
Arthur Peterson Diversionary Centre
39 Camooweal St, Mount Isa City, Qld, 4825
World AIDS Day Morning Tea - Mount Isa
Friday December 1st 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Mount Isa Hospital
30 Camooweal St, Mount Isa City, Qld, 4825
All Welcome
Contact wad@qpp.org.au to list your event
NORTH QUEENSLAND
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil - Cairns
Friday December 1st 2023 - 5:30pm for a 6pm start
Munro Martin Parklands
123 Sheridan St, Cairns City, Qld, 4870
For more info and to RSVP
All Welcome RSVP recommended
World AIDS Day Remembrance Connections - Mackay
Friday December 1st 2023 - 10:30am
Gordon St, Mackay, Qld, 4740
All Welcome RSVP with Sue on 0497 296 401 for exact location
World AIDS Day Information & Ribbon Stall
Thursday November 30th 2023 - 9:00am - 2:00pm
Townsville University Hospital
100 Angus Smith Dr, Douglas QLD 4814
All Welcome
World AIDS Day Information Sessions - Townsville
Thursday December 1st 2022,11:00am - 3:00pm
QuIHN
47 Thuringowa Drive, Kirwan, Qld, 4817
Contact Sophie at QuIHN for more information on 07 4735 8828
All Welcome
World AIDS Day Remembrance Walk - Townsville
Friday December 1st 2023 - 5:00pm start
Townsville AIDS Memorial, Soroptimist Park
Cnr Pallarenda Rd & Primrose St, Rowes Bay Q 4810
All Welcome
Contact wad@qpp.org.au to list your event