Events
World AIDS Day is one of the most globally recognised events of the year. World AIDS Day is celebrated across Australia to:
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Encourage the community to talk about HIV/AIDS
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Raise community awareness
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Break down barriers
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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 & Remembrances
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil - Brisbane
Sunday December 1st 2024 - 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start
The Old Museum - Brisbane
Studio Two
480 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
All Welcome
For more info contact QC Meanjin (Brisbane)
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil - Cairns
Sunday December 1st 2024 - 5:30pm for a 6pm start
Munro Martin Parklands
123 Sheridan St, Cairns City, Qld, 4870
All Welcome
For more info contact QC Gimuy (Cairns)
If you are interested in sharing your story of lived experience with HIV at a Queensland World AIDS Day event this year, please express your interest here.
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 and 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
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 emblazoned RED in 2024 include:
Brisbane
Story Bridge
Reddacliff Place
King George Square
Queensland Parliament House
Queensland
QC Gurambilbarra - 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 events
If you'd like to hold a World AIDS Day event in 2024, or would like your event details listed, please contact us.
South East Queensland
Red BBQ - Bundaberg
Sunday 17th November 2024 - 1:30pm-3:00pm
Finemore Holiday Park/Alexandra Park (BBQ Shelter - look for flags)
33 Quay St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670
All Welcome - Family friendly
This event is hosted by Bundaberg Gays and Surrounding
Please BYO plate/drink if attending
World AIDS Day Information & Red Ribbon Stall - Bundaberg
Friday December 29th 2024 - 10:30am - 2:00pm
Bundaberg Base Hospital (near Thirst Aid Cafe)
271 Bourbong St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670
All Welcome
This event is hosted by Q Clinic
Red Remembrance 'It Starts With Us' - Nambour
Friday November 29th 2024 - 5:00pm-7:00pm
QC Naamba
19 Image Flat Road Nambour QLD 4560
All Welcome RSVP Preferred
For more info and to RSVP contact QC Naamba (Sunshine Coast)
World AIDS Day Information & Red Ribbon Stall - Inala
Saturday November 30th 2024 - 9:00am-3:00pm
Inala Market
156 Inala Ave, Inala QLD 4077
All Welcome
This event is hosted by the ECCQ
Red BBQ - Maroochydore
Saturday November 30th 2024 - 9:30am-2:00pm
Maroochydore Rotary Park (known as Cotton Tree Park)
37 The Esplanade, Maroochydore QLD 4558
All Welcome - Family friendly
This event is hosted by the LGBT+ Community BBQ
For more info contact QC Naamba (Sunshine Coast)
World AIDS Day Brunch - Brisbane
Sunday December 1st 2024 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Merthyr Road Uniting Church
52 Merthyr Rd, New Farm QLD 4005
All Welcome - More details here
This event is hosted by Merthyr Road Uniting Church
Labyrinth Walk 'A Walk for World AIDS Day' - Brisbane
Sunday December 1st 2024 - 11:15am
St John's Cathedral
373 Ann Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
All Welcome
This event can be in person or online here
This event is hosted by St John's Cathedral
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil - Brisbane
Sunday December 1st 2024 - 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start
The Old Museum - Brisbane
Studio Two
480 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
All Welcome
For more info contact QC Meanjin (Brisbane)
Contact wad@qpp.org.au to list your event
Central and Western Queensland
World AIDS Day Luncheon - Mount Isa
Monday December 2nd 2024 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Mount Isa Hospital Foyer
30 Camooweal St, Mount Isa City QLD 4825
All Welcome RSVP essential
For more info and to RSVP contact Mt Isa Sexual Health
Contact wad@qpp.org.au to list your event.
North Queensland
Red Morning Tea - Townsville
Friday November 29th 2024 - 10:00am-12:00pm
QC Gurambilbarra
1/70 Bowen Road, Rosslea, QLD 4812
All Welcome RSVP Preferred
For more info and to RSVP contact QC Gurambilbarra (Townsville)
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil - Cairns
Sunday December 1st 2024 - 5:30pm for a 6pm start
Munro Martin Parklands
123 Sheridan St, Cairns City, QLD 4870
All Welcome
For more info contact QC Gimuy (Cairns)
Contact wad@qpp.org.au to list your event