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
Wednesday December 1st 2021- 6:30pm
QC Warehouse
22 Helen St, Teneriffe, Q 4005
Gathering to follow at Green Beacon - More Details
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil - Cairns
Wednesday December 1st 2021 5:45pm for a 6pm start
Cairns Esplanade, Western Events Lawn
52 Esplanade, Cairns City Q 4870
Gathering to follow at Oak & Vine - More Details
World AIDS Day Remembrance & Candlelight Vigil - Gold Coast
Wednesday December 1st 2021 - 6pm
Gold Coast Regional Botanical Gardens
230 Ashmore Rd, Benowa, Q 4217
World AIDS Day Remembrance & Walk - Townsville
Wednesday December 1st 2021 5:30pm
Townsville AIDS Memorial, Soroptimist Park
Belgian Gardens Q 4810
Red Dinner to follow - More Details and RSVPs
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 to commemorate 40 years of HIV, the Brisbane vigil will also hold 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 2021 include:
Brisbane
Story Bridge
Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges
Kurilpa Bridge
Victoria Bridge
Reddacliff Place
Brisbane City Hall
King George Square
Customs House
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Queensland
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre - Gold Coast
City Fountain - Mackay
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
Scenic Rim Regional Council Office - Toowoomba
Victoria Street Bridge - Toowoomba
City Hall - Maryborough
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 2021 Events
If you'd like to hold a World AIDS Day event in 2021, please contact wad@qpp.org.au
SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil - Brisbane
Wednesday December 1st 2021- 6:30pm
QC Warehouse
22 Helen St, Teneriffe, Q 4005
World AIDS Day Gathering - Brisbane
Wednesday December 1st 2021- 7:30pm (after vigil)
Green Beacon Brewing
26 Helen St, Teneriffe, Q 4005
World AIDS Day Remembrance & Candlelight Vigil - Gold Coast
Wednesday December 1st 2021 - 6pm
Gold Coast Regional Botanical Gardens
230 Ashmore Rd, Benowa, Q 4217
World AIDS Day Reflections (part of regular service) - Gold Coast
Sunday November 28th 2021, 9am start
Southport Uniting Church
23 Short Street, Southport
Southport Uniting Church - Open for prayer & remembrances - Gold Coast
Wednesday 1st December 2021, 9am-3pm. All Welcome.
Southport Uniting Church
23 Short Street, Southport
World AIDS Day Connections Lunch - Nambour
Nambour RSL
14 Mathew St, Nambour QLD 4560
Limited numbers event
Please contact: connecting@lgbtican.com.au for information
ECCQ World AIDS Day Multicultural Community Forum
Saturday 4th December 2021, 10am-12:30pm. All Welcome.
Acacia Ridge Hall
13 Coley St, Acacia Ridge
RSVP by 1 December 2021 health@eccq.com.au 07 3844 9166
World AIDS Day Information & Red Ribbon Stall - Ipswich
Wednesday 1st December 2021, 11am-1pm.
West Moreton Sexual Health & BBV Clinic
Community Health Plaza, 21 Bell St, Ipswich
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
World AIDS Day Community BBQ - Cherbourg
Wednesday December 1st 2021 - Start TBC
Cherbourg Regional Aboriginal & Islander Community Controlled Health Service (CRAICCHS)
Cnr of Bligh and Broadway Street, Cherbourg Q 4605
Together We Can Beat HIV Morning Tea - Bowen
Wednesday December 1st 2021 - Start TBC
Herbert Street Family Medical Centre - Girundala
1/77 Herbert St, Bowen Q 4805
NORTH QUEENSLAND
World AIDS Day Remembrance & Walk - Townsville
Wednesday December 1st 2021 - 5:30pm
Townsville AIDS Memorial, Soroptimist Park
Belgian Gardens Q 4810
Townsville World AIDS Day Red Dinner
Wednesday December 1st 2021 - 6:30pm (following remembrance)
Senior Citizens Hall
16 Ryan St, North Ward Q 4810
Contact Kylee P on 07 4433 9600 for RSVPs and Information
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil - Cairns
Wednesday December 1st 2021 - 5:45pm for a 6pm start
Cairns Esplanade, Western Events Lawn
52 Esplanade, Cairns City Q 4870
World AIDS Day Gathering - Cairns
Wednesday December 1st 2021 - 7:15pm (following vigil)
Oak and Vine Rooftop Bar
59/63 Esplanade, Cairns City Q 4870
ATSIHAW EVENTS - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander HIV Awareness Week
Gurriny Yealmucka Health Service
1/12/2021
Gurriny Clinic, Yarrabah
Contact Person: Katrina Connolly
Warraber Island Primary Health Care Centre
3/12/2021 from 9am-12pm
Warraber Island Primary Health Care Centre
Event Details: Information on prevention of HIV, safe sex, what is HIV/AIDS, Treatment of HIV
Contact Person: Clara Tamu
Coconut Island Primary Health Care Centre
1/12/2021
Coconut Island Kiosk
Event Message: U and me can stop HIV
Contact Person: Dalasa George
York Island Primary Health Centre
3/12/2021 10am-2pm
York Island Primary Health Centre
Event Details: World AIDS Day & HIV awareness, prevention and treatment information
Contact Person: Flora Mosby
MWSH - Aurukun Community Health & Mapoon Community Health
01/12/21 and 7/12/21
Aurukun Community Health & Mapoon Community Health Centres
Event Details: To share knowledge about what PEP and PrEP is, U=U, and the ease of HIV treatment
Contact Person: Jemma Mckosker
Torres Cape Health Service
01/12/21 & 02/12/21 from 8am - 12pm
Hopevale Clinic
Event Details: Increase knowledge and awareness about HIV, and help reduce stigma
Contact Person: Tracy Harbour
Darnley Primary Health Care Centre
01/12/2021
Gazebo outside waterfront IBIS store
Event Message: HIV prevention, HIV testing, & HIV information
Contact Person: Cecilia Warusam
Mens and Womens Health Thursday Island
03/12/2021 from 11am to1:30pm
IBIS store, Douglas Street Thursday Island
Event Details: Information on HIV prevention, condom use, screening for STI's, and what is HIV?
Contact Person: Sandra Gregson
Queensland Health Yam Island
3/12/2021 from 10am-4pm
Yam Island IBIS store front
Event Details: Information on safe sex, education around HIV & AIDS and treatment
Contact Person: Miller Aki
Cairns Sexual Health
29/11/21 - 6/12/21
World AIDS Day & HIV Awareness Week
381 Sheridan street, Cairns North
Contact Person: Rhondda Lewis
