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
Thursday December 1st 2022 - 6:30pm for a 7pm start
Due to the deteriorating weather in Brisbane, unfortunately the in-person vigil is now online only.
Brisbane Vigil LIVE STREAM LINK
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil - Cairns
Thursday December 1st 2022 - from 6:00pm
Cairns Fogarty Park, Sound Shell
Esplanade, Cairns City Q 4870
All Welcome
Cairns Vigil LIVE STREAM LINK
Gathering to follow at Oak & Vine - More Details
Gold Coast Pride World AIDS Day Vigil - Gold Coast
Thursday December 1st 2022 - 5:00pm for a 5:30pm start
Meet at Philips Park BBQ Area, Main Beach - Details Vigil near Lifeguard Tower 4
Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217
All Welcome - questions please contact admin@gcrainbowcommunities.com
World AIDS Day Remembrance Lunch - Sunshine Coast
Thursday December 1st 2022 - 11am for a 11:30am start
University of the Sunshine Coast Art Gallery
90 Sippy Downs Dr, Sippy Downs, Q 4556
Places are limited so please RSVP here, email QC or call 0413 244 184.
World AIDS Day Remembrance - Townsville
Thursday December 1st 2022 - 5:30pm
Townsville AIDS Memorial, Soroptimist Park
Cnr Pallarenda Rd & Primrose St, Rowes Bay Q 4810
All Welcome
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 2022 include:
Brisbane
Story Bridge
Kurilpa Bridge
Victoria 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 2022 Events
If you'd like to hold a World AIDS Day event in 2022, or would like your event details listed, please contact wad@qpp.org.au
SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil - Brisbane
Thursday December 1st 2022 - 6:30pm for a 7pm start
Due to the deteriorating weather in Brisbane, unfortunately the in-person vigil is now online only.
Brisbane Vigil LIVE STREAM LINK
World AIDS Day Remembrance Lunch - Sunshine Coast
Thursday December 1st 2022 - 11am for a 11:30am start
University of the Sunshine Coast Art Gallery
90 Sippy Downs Dr, Sippy Downs, Q 4556
Places are limited so please RSVP here, email QC or call 0413 244 184.
World AIDS Day Reflection - Maryborough and Hervey Bay
Sunday December 4th, 12 Noon - 12.30pm (BYO chair)
Dayman Park (top of the park, not near the kids playground)
Dayman St, Urangan, Hervey Bay Q 4655
All Welcome
Gold Coast Pride World AIDS Day Vigil - Gold Coast
Thursday December 1st 2022 - 5:00pm for a 5:30pm start
Meet at Philip Park BBQ Area, Main Beach - Details Vigil near Lifeguard Tower 41
Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217
All Welcome - questions please contact admin@gcrainbowcommunities.com
ECCQ World AIDS Day Multicultural Community Forum
Saturday 3rd December 2022 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New Inala Hall (next to Inala Library)
Wirraway Parade & Corsair Ave, Inala
All Welcome - Details and RSVP by 1 December 2022 health@eccq.com.au 07 3844 9166
World AIDS Day Information & Red Ribbon Stall - Ipswich
Wednesday November 30th 2022 - 11am-1pm.
West Moreton Sexual Health & BBV Clinic
Community Health Plaza, 21 Bell St, Ipswich
All Welcome
Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra supporting World AIDS Day - Brisbane
Spirit and Grandeur - Metro Concert Series
Sunday November 27th, 3pm - Tickets available here
Old Museum Convert Hall, Bowen Hills Q 4006
Ticketed event - Percentage of proceeds graciously donated by BPO - All Welcome
WESTERN & CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
World AIDS Day Morning Tea - Toowoomba
Thursday December 1st 2022 - 9:00am-10:30am
Carbal Medical Services
125 Russell St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350
All Welcome
World AIDS Day Information & Red Ribbon Stall - Mt Isa
Thursday December 1st 2022 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Mt Isa Village Shopping Centre (outside Coles)
22 Simpson St, Mount Isa QLD 4825
All Welcome
World AIDS Day Womens Circle Luncheon - Bowen
Tuesday December 6th 2022
Herbert Street Family Medical Centre
Unit1/77 Herbert St, Bowen 4805
For details or RSVP call 07 47863833 or email
World AIDS Day Mens Group BBQ - Bowen
Wednesday December 7th 2022
Bowen Front Beach, Bowen 4805
For details or RSVP call 07 47863833 or email
NORTH QUEENSLAND
World AIDS Day Remembrance - Townsville
Thursday December 1st 2022 - 5:30pm
Townsville AIDS Memorial, Soroptimist Park
Cnr Pallarenda Rd & Primrose St, Rowes Bay Q 4810
All Welcome
Townsville World AIDS Day Awareness Lunch
Thursday December 1st 2022,12:00-2:00pm
Althea Community Hub
46-48 Morehead Street, South Townsville, Q 4810
RSVP Required
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil - Cairns
Thursday December 1st 2022 - from 6:00pm
Cairns Fogarty Park, Sound Shell
Esplanade, Cairns City Q 4870
All Welcome
Cairns Vigil LIVE STREAM LINK
World AIDS Day Gathering - Cairns
Thursday December 1st 2022 - 7:00pm (following vigil)
Oak and Vine Rooftop Bar
59/63 Esplanade, Cairns City Q 4870
All Welcome
World AIDS Day Stall - Yarrabah Youth Festival
Thursday December 1st 2022 - from 2pm
Jilara Oval (Football Field)
Back Beach Road, Yarrabah, 4871
All Welcome
