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.
WORLD AIDS DAY CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
An intrinsic part of World AIDS Day activities is the Candlelight Vigil. Held from 6.45pm on Sunday, 1 December at Captain Burke Park Kangaroo Point. This important event is an opportunity for us to stop and remember all those we have loved and lost since the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
This event is open to all - admission is free and bookings are not required.
BUILDINGS IN RED
From 25 November be sure to look up and around your city as iconic landmarks around Queensland will turn RED for World AIDS Day.If you see one, snap a pic and send it to wad@qpp.org.au - we'd love to see them! Landmarks in RED include:
. Story Bridge
. William Jolly Bridge
. Kurilpa Bridge
. Victoria Bridge
. Queensland Performing Arts Centre
. Conrad Treasury
. Reddacliff Place
. Brisbane City Hall
. King George Square
. Parliament House
. Wickham Street Carpark
. Tropical Display Dome Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Cootha
. Town Hall Mackay
. Victoria Bridge Townsville
. Water Tower Longreach
. Toowoomba Victoria Street Bridge
Join us for a 5km fun run along at any of the following parkrun groups on Saturday 30 November :
. New Farm Park parkrun
. Rocks Riverside (Seventeen Mile Rocks)
. White Rock parkrun (Redbank Plains)
. St Lucia parkrun
The RED Run is FREE and open to everyone, runners and non-runners, children and even your furry friends. All participants are invited to dress in RED (the redder the better).
The event will commence at 7am at all parkrun locations.
All runners and volunteers must register at www.parkrun.com.au/register
Please note: Bring your printed barcode on the day.
RED RUN FUN RUN
LOOK FABULOUS FOR THE CAUSE
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 EVENTS
2019 QUEENSLAND EVENTS
Brisbane:
Everybody Counts - Multicultural Community Forum
When Saturday 23 November
Time 10am - 12.30pm
Where Acacia Ridge Souths Sports Club, 174 Mortimer Road, Acacia Ridge
Free Community Event.
RSVP by Tuesday, 19 November to ECCQ 3844 9166
World AIDS Day Seniors Lunch
When Saturday 23 November
Where The Morrison Hotel, 640 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba.
For more information contact Qld AIDS Council on 3017 1777.
RSVPs essential.
Buildings in RED
When Monday 25 November – 1 December
Time from 6pm
Where Around Queensland
From 26 November be sure to look up and around your city as iconic landmarks around Queensland will turn RED for World AIDS Day. Landmarks will include:
. Story Bridge
. William Jolly Brige
. Kurilpa Bridge
. Victoria Bridge
. Queensland Performing Arts Centre
. Conrad Treasury
. Reddacliff Place
. Brisbane City Hall
. King George Square
. Parliament House
. Wickham Street Carpark
. Tropical Dome - Mt Cootha
. Town Hall Mackay
. Victoria Bridge Townsville
. Water Tower Longreach
. Victoria Street Bridge, Toowoomba
If you see one, snap a pic and send it to wad@qpp.org.au - we'd love to see them!
Info: www.qldworldaidsday.org.au
Everybody Counts - Community Breakfast BBQ
When Tuesday 26 November
Time 9am - 11am
Where Inala Alcohol and Drug Service carpark, 64 Wirraway Parade, Inala
Free Community Event. All welcome.
Contact Addiction Services for more information on 3299 3963.
Everybody Counts - Community Breakfast
When Friday 29 November
Time 9am - 11am
Where Ladders Carpark, 9 Station Road, Logan Central
Free Community Breakfast. All welcome.
Contact Addition Services for more information on 3299 3963.
Everybody Counts - Community Awareness Event
When Friday 29 November
Time 10am - 2pm
Where Redland Hospital, Weippin Street, Cleveland
Free Community Event. All welcome.
Contact Addition Services for more information on 3299 3963.
RED Run - RUN, WALK OR SASHAY!
When Saturday 30 November
Time from 6.45am
Where New Farm Park parkrun, New Farm Park
Rocks Riverside parkrun – Counihan Street, Seventeen Mile Rocks
White Rock Park run – School Road, Redbank Plains
St Lucia Parkrun - University of Queensland, Sir William MacGregor Drive, St Lucia
The RED Run is FREE and open to everyone, runners and non-runners, children and even your furry friends. All participants are invited to dress in RED (the redder the better).
The event commences at each of the Park run groups at 7am, with runners meeting from 6.45am for warm up.
MAC Makeup will be on hand for VIVA Glam touch ups.
Host a Meal That Matters
When 1 December
It’s time to dust off the good linens, break out the special cutlery and get out that bottle of red you’ve been saving.
Host a Meal That Matters this World AIDS Day and support people living with HIV.
Get cooking!
Hosting a meal can be as simple as a work morning tea with your colleagues, a backyard BBQ, or an elaborate formal affair. Whatever you’d like to do, it’s up to you.
For more information contact
World AIDS Day CWC 30th Anniversary Charity Cabaret
When Saturday 30 November
Time from 7pm
Where Sportman's Hotel
This year marks the 30th Anniversary of CWC. Back in 1989 a group of amazing people came together to form Citizens Welfare Committee (CWC) to raise money for people living with HIV/AIDS. Three decades later, the CWC is still going strong and continuing to support the community. A huge 30th Anniversary celebration will be held at The Sportsman's Hotel on Saturday, 30 November with over 20 past and present drag queens performing. Entry only $5.00 with all money raised donated to Queensland Positive People.
World AIDS Day RED Party
When Saturday 30 November
Time from 8pm
Where The Beat Megaclub, 677 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
World AIDS Day Wear It RED Party
When Saturday 30 November
Time from 8pm
Where The Wickham Hotel, 308 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley
For further information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/559068141593086/
Trans Community World AIDS Day BBQ
When Sunday 1 December
Time 11am - 2pm
Where Qld AIDS Council, 30 Helen Street, Teneriffe
Come along and join others in our communities for a World AIDS Day BBQ.
Free tickets on Eventbrite.
All welcome.
World AIDS Day Candelight Vigil
When Sunday 1 December
Time from 6.45pm
Where Captain Burke Park, Kangaroo Point
Join us to remember and celebrate World AIDS Day.
This event is open to all – admission is free and bookings are not required.
Contact Sally Cripps on 07 3017 1732 or for more information.
World AIDS Day 2Spirits BBQ
When Friday 6 December
Time 5pm to 8pm
Where QuAC Office Courtyard, 30 Helen Street, Teneriffe
Free BBQ. Everyone welcome.
RSVP:
Contact QuAC on 07 3017 1732 for more information.
Gold Coast:
World AIDS DAY Morning Tea
When Friday 29 November
Time 11am
Where Gold Coast Sexual Health Clinic, Level 4, 16/30 Little Street, Southport Health Precinct, Southport
Morning Tea with information and giveaways.
For more information contact Courney Lougoon on 5687 9200.
Townsville:
World AIDS Day Rememberance
When Sunday 1 December
Time 2pm
Where Rowes Bay (near Hope Bridge and Mosaic), Townsville
Open to all with HIV, their friends, family and service providers.
For more information contact Angela Cooper on 4433 9603.
Cairns:
HIV Information Stall
When Sunday 24 November
Time 10am - 2pm
Where Tanks Markets, Edge Hill
HIV Awareness Week Launch
When Monday 25 November
Time 12.30pm - 1.00pm
Where Cairns North Community Health Facility, 381 Sheridan Street, Carins
HIV Information Stall
When Wednesday 27 November
Time 10am - 4pm
Where Smithfield Shopping Centre
HIV Information Stall
When Friday 29 November
Time 10am - 3pm
Where Raintrees Shopping Centre
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil
When Sunday 1 December
Time 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Where Botanic Garden Visitors Centre (behind Cafe near the tanks)
North Queensland:
World AIDS DAY Awareness Stall
When Thursday 28 November
Time 8.30am - 12.30pm
Where Mt Isa Hospital Entrance
Information, people to talk to, cake, celebration.
For more information contact Mt Isa Sexual Health on 4764 0200.
World AIDS DAY Awareness Stall
When Friday 29 November
Time 10am - 12pm
Where PHC Mabuiag
Free sausage sizzle, information, people to talk to.
For more information contact Norma Whap on 4090 1200.
World AIDS DAY Morning Tea
When Monday 2 December
Time 10am
Where Lot 33, Main Street, St Paul's Village, Moa Island
Morning Tea with information and giveaways.
For more information contact Tomi Newie on 4090 4348.
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