The following World AIDS Day events are being supported by ACON:

SYDNEY

RED RIBBON APPEAL Thu 1 Dec + Fri 2 Dec / selected locations + online

On World AIDS Day and the day after, volunteers will be selling red ribbons ($2) and red wristbands ($4) at selected locations throughout Sydney. And in the lead-up to World AIDS Day, Red Ribbon merchandise can be purchased from businesses displaying Red Ribbon boxes or donations can be made via the official Red Ribbon Appeal web site: www.redribbonday.org.au

THE RED PARTY Fri 2 Dec / Stonewall / 9pm til late

ACON benefit night at Stonewall Hotel on Oxford St, Darlinghurst. $5 donation at the door. Shows all night by Sydney’s leading drag performers.

UNDER THE MIRRORBALL Sun 27 Nov / Arq / 10pm til late

ACON benefit night at Arq nightclub on Flinders St, Darlinghurst. $10 donation at the door. Lots of shows with DJ's on both levels.

ILLAWARRA

RED RIBBON APPEAL Mon 21 Nov – Fri 2 Dec, selected locations + online

Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at ACON’s office at 47 Kenny St, Wollongong and at selected businesses throughout the Illawarra in the lead-up to World AIDS Day, including the Coldale Markets. Then on Wed 1 Dec, volunteers will be selling Red Ribbon merchandise at the Crown St Mall in Wollongong (10am-2pm). Donations can also be made online at www.redribbonday.org.au

ACON OPEN DAY Thu 1 Dec, 47 Kenny St, Wollongong, 10am – 5pm

Come and meet ACON staff and volunteers and get a first hand experience of the important work they do in the community. Afternoon tea will be served.

MEMORIAL SERVICE Thu 1 Dec, Stuart Park, Wollongong, 5pm – 7pm

A memorial service will be held to commemorate those who have died of HIV/AIDS in the Illawarra. The event will include a picnic, candle lighting, and releasing red origami cranes to commemorate those we are remembering.

NIGHT MARKET INFO STALL Fri 2 Dec, Intnl Food Market, Flagstaff Hill, 6pm – 9pm

The Breakwater Lighthouse will be lit red to mark World AIDS Day and ACON staff and volunteers will be running a stall at this popular monthly event. Includes entertainment, displays and information about HIV/AIDS.

CABARED VARIETY CONCERT Sat 3 Dec, Phoenix Theatre, Coniston, 7:30pm

Cabared is a red ribbon cabaret fundraising event for ACON’s Southern Region. Nero von Fassbinder will host a mixture of drag and cabaret at the Phoenix Theatre on Bridge St in Coniston from 7:30pm. Bookings essential at bookings@phoenixtheatre.net.au

NORTHERN RIVERS

RED RIBBON APPEAL Thurs 1 Dec, selected locations + online

Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at ACON’s Northern Rivers office at 27 Uralba St, Lismore and at selected businesses throughout the Northern Rivers in the lead-up to and on World AIDS Day. Then on Thursday 1 December, volunteers will be selling Red Ribbon merchandise in the Lismore and Byron Bay CBDs. Please contact us if you would like to be a Red Ribbon seller on the day. Donations can also be made online at www.redribbonday.org.au

TANTALISING TRIVIA Thurs 24 Nov, Lismore Workers Club, 7pm

A fantastic fundraising night of brain challenges, joyous interaction, shows and prizes. Hosted by the fabulous Tobin Saunders.

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL Thurs 1 Dec, Spinks Park, Molesworth St. Lismore, 7:30pm

A memorial gathering to commemorate people from the Northern Rivers region who have died from an AIDS-related illness. To contribute please call 1800 633 637 (freecall) or (02) 6622 1555.

TREATMENTS BY THE SEA Sat 3 Dec, Northern Rivers location, 11am – 4pm

Free workshop for people with HIV. The workshop will include the latest information about HIV, how to reduce the complications of HIV, and hints and tips to stay well and healthy. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Numbers for the workshop are limited. To register call 1800 633 637 (freecall) or (02) 6622 1555.

HUNTER

RED RIBBON APPEAL Thurs 1 Dec, selected locations + online

Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at ACON’s office at 129 Maitland Rd Islington and at selected businesses in the lead up to and on World AIDS Day. Then on Thurs 1 Dec, Red Ribbon merchandise will be sold at selected shopping centres, and various Newcastle train stations and businesses throughout the day. Donations can also be made online at www.redribbonday.org.au

PAINT THE TOWN RED Fri 25 Nov, Civic Park Fountain, 8pm

The Civic Park Fountain, Newcastle City Hall Clock Tower, and The Obelisk will be lit up red to mark WAD.

KITE FLYING Sat 26 Nov, Nobbys Park, Newcastle, 11am – 3pm

The white kites with red ribbons that were made during the recent Rainbow Festival will get to spread their wings during this unique awareness-raising event.

AIDS AWARENESS WEEK DISPLAYS Mon 28 Nov – Fri 2 Dec, Newcastle Libraries

All nine Newcastle Libraries will feature displays and resources about HIV and AIDS. The Hunter AIDS memorial quilts will also be on display at John Hunter Hospital and Cessnock Library.

REMEMBRANCE MORNING TEA Sun 27 Nov, Carrington Garden Grove, Cowper St, Carrington, 10am

Free public gathering in the community garden in Carrington near the Cowper Street bridge to commemorate those who have died of HIV/AIDS in the Hunter. A new pergola will be dedicated and lanterns will be released into the Hunter River. Light refreshments will be served.

AIDS AWARENESS STALLS Wed 1 Dec, various locations, 10am – 3pm

Get the latest info about preventing and treating HIV/AIDS from staff at the John Hunter Hospital and the Aboriginal Medical Service at Hamilton South. The HIV Unit at John Hunter Hospital will also be hosting a lunch to commemorate 25 years of service to people with HIV and their families, friends and carers.

RED PARTY Fri 3 Dec, Boulevard on Beaumont, Beaumont St, Hamilton, 8pm

This is a fundraiser for Karumah Positive Living Centre. Karumah provides health promotion services and activities for people with HIV, their families, partners and other carers.

MID NORTH COAST

RED RIBBON APPEAL Thurs 1 Dec, selected locations + online

In the lead-up to World AIDS Day, Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at ACON’s offices at Shop 3 146 -150 Gordon St Port Macquarie and 9 Boambee St, Coffs Harbour as well as selected businesses in Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. Then on Thurs 1 Dec, volunteers will be selling ribbons in Toormina Centro Shopping Centre between 9am – 3pm. Donations can also be made online at www.redribbonday.org.au

BUCKET COLLECTIONS AT RENT Sat 19 - 26 Nov, Jetty Theatre, Coffs Harbour

The cast and crew of RENT have put their support behind ACON during AIDS Awareness Week. People will be able to make donations following a number of their performances during the final week of their show at the Jetty Theatre.

AIDS AWARENESS STALLS Sat 19 Nov, Bellingen Markets, Coff Harbour

Sun 27 Nov, Jetty Foreshores Markets, Coffs Harbour
Get the latest information on HIV prevention and support and purchase Red Ribbon