World AIDS Day is an international day that began in 1988. It’s held on 1 December each year to help raise awareness about HIV and AIDS.
On the 1st of December each year we celebrate the progress that we have made in response to HIV. The research, care, treatment and prevention currently in place give us hope for the future, we are progressing in a positive direction. However, we must ensure that no one is left behind. Stigma and discrimination remain an ongoing issue in our fight against HIV. The national World AIDS Day theme for Australia in 2024 is ‘It Starts With Me.’
For more information about World AIDS Day and other events around Australia, click here.
On 1 December 2024, Meridian will host an early morning event with brief words from a Guest Speaker followed by tea and coffee. This event will provide an opportunity to gather as a community, show solidarity with people living with HIV, and remember those we have lost to an AIDS-related illness in the beautiful AIDS Garden of Reflection located at Canberra’s National Arboretum.
You can celebrate World AIDS Day and show your support by buying World AIDS Day merchandise. You can also distribute red ribbons and other merchandise at your workplace or with loved ones. All proceeds from merchandise sales support the Trevor Daley Fund. Your support will help us continue our work in tackling HIV stigma, preventing new HIV transmissions and supporting people living with HIV.
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The Trevor Daley Fund is managed by Meridian. It was established in 1992 to honour the memory of one of our earliest members, Trevor Daley, who died from AIDS-related illness. The fund provides financial assistance to local people living with HIV in times of hardship and supports them in achieving specific goals. Every cent of every dollar donated goes directly to support local people affected by HIV. If you'd like to donate directly to the Trevor Daley Fund without purchasing merchandise, visit the link below.