ACT
This year on World AIDS Day, Meridian will host an early morning event 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.
Date: Monday 1 December
Time: 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Venue: AIDS Garden of Reflection
National Arboretum Canberra, Forest Drive, off Tuggeranong Parkway, Weston Creek, ACT
NSW
Positive Life NSW, ACON and the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation invite you to join community members, allies, friends and family as we commemorate 2025 World AIDS Day!
Come together to celebrate and remember those we have lost to HIV/AIDS, show your support for all those who live with HIV, along with special guest speakers, entertainment and light refreshments.
Date: Monday 1 December
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue: Customs House
31 Alfred Street
Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia + Google Map
Northern Territory
NTAHC will host two Red Ribbon Stalls, one in Alice Springs and another in Darwin. Plus there’s a Government House Reception hosted by Dr Hugh Heggie the current Administrator and former CHO of the Northern Territory.
Darwin
Date: Monday 1 December
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: Smith Street Mall
Alice Springs
Date: Sunday 7 December
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Todd Mall Markets
Queensland
Meanjin (Brisbane)
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil
Join QC, 2Spirits, QPP and our communities as we gather in remembrance and reflection. Together, we honour those we have lost to HIV/AIDS, stand with those living with HIV, and celebrate our shared resilience. Candle lighting, reflections, and connection will mark this evening of unity.
Date: Monday 1 December
Time: 5:30 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Venue: Loyal Hope Hall, 50 Morgan Street, Fortitude Valley
Contact: QC Meanjin — 3017 1777 | meanjin@qc.org.au
Gimuy (Cairns)
World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil
Join us under the evening sky to remember, reflect, and renew our commitment to care. This vigil, hosted by 2Spirits, QPP and QC Gimuy will feature candle lighting, community reflections, and moments of quiet remembrance.
Date: Monday 1 December
Time: 5:30 pm for a 6:00 pm start
Venue: Munro Martin Parklands, 123 Sheridan Street, Cairns City
Contact: QC Gimuy — 4041 5451 | gimuy@qc.org.au
Gurambilbarra (Townsville)
World AIDS Day Vigil
Gather with QPP, QC Gurambilbarra and 2Spirits for an afternoon of remembrance and reflection by the sea, at the relocated memorial plaque which has been cared for by our communities. Together, we’ll honour those we’ve lost, support those living with HIV, and share stories of strength, care, and connection.
Date: Monday 1 December
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Venue: Soroptimist Park, Rowes Bay, Townsville
Contact: QC Gurambilbarra — 4453 2209 | gurambilbarra@qc.org.au
Naamba (Sunshine Coast)
World AIDS Day Morning Tea
Start the day with connection and reflection at our Red Morning Tea. Join QPP, 2Spirits and the QC Naamba team to share stories, honour loved ones, and show solidarity for those living with HIV. Wear red to show your support.
Date: Monday 1 December
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Venue: QC Naamba, 19 Image Flat Road, Nambour
Contact: QC Naamba — 5238 0528 | naamba@qc.org.au
Toowoomba
World AIDS Day Morning Tea
Join 2Spirits and QC Toowoomba for a morning of remembrance and community connection. Supported by 2Spirits and QPP, together, we’ll reflect on the lives and legacies of those affected by HIV, and reaffirm our ongoing support for equality and care.
Date: Monday 1 December
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Venue: Toowoomba, 376 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba
Contact: QC Toowoomba — 3050 3050 | toowoomba@qc.org.au
Gold Coast
World AIDS Day Memorial
Date: Monday 1 December
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30 PM
Venue: QT Surfers Paradise, Stingray Lounge, 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise
Contact: Gold Coast Pride Collective | RSVP click here or email the Gold Coast Pride Collective
Townsville
Brown Sugar World AIDS Day Celebration Event
Celebrate life, community, and resilience at Brown Sugar 2025, a night of music, movement, and solidarity for World AIDS Day. Funds raised support ongoing work in HIV awareness and community health.
Date: Friday 1 December
Time: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Venue: Mansfield Hotel, Townsville
South Australia
Thorne Harbour Health SA, SAMESH and Positive Life SA invite you to a World AIDS Day picnic in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
Join us for this special picnic lunch, where we will hear from community advocates and enjoy a shared lunch. Meeting at the Summerhouse. Wheelchair and mobility aid accessible. Staff and volunteers available to assist.
Date: Tuesday 2 December
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Venue: The Summer House, Adelaide Botanic Gardens, North Terrace, Adelaide
Relationships Australia, Peace and Mosaic Multicultural Services are having a World AIDS Day BBQ.
Date: Friday 28 November
Time: 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Venue: 49a Orsmond Street, Hindmarsh.
Email: AskPEACE@rasa.org.au
Call: 08 8245 8110
Railway Station Street Appeal
Raising awareness of HIV, Red Ribbon distribution and collection.
Date: Monday 1 December
Time: Meet at 8:00 am.
Venue: Bank Street, opposite Adelaide Railway Station
Rundle Mall Appeal
Raising awareness of HIV, Red Ribbon distribution and collection.
Date: Monday 1 December
Time: 10:00 am -2:00 pm
Venue: Central Rundle Mall, Thorne Harbour Health SA incl SAMESH tent and table.
World AIDS Day Street Appeal | Thorne Harbour Health
Skye Bartlett: skye.bartlett@thorneharbour.org
Paul Dugan: paul.dugan@thorneharbour.org
Positive Life SA invite you to meet for reflection at The Glandore Memorial Tree.
Date: Monday 1 December
Time: 8:00 pm
Venue: 16 Malwa Street, Glandore. Tree located in the middle of the park. Look for the glowing candles.
Information: 0410 707 923
Tasmania
Tascahrd is launching a number of exciting ventures to coincide with World AIDs Day on 1 December.
Victoria
Living Positive Victoria and Positive Women Victoria will host the Official Community Launch, with speeches from a range of guests followed by morning tea and lunch.
Date: Monday 1 December
Time: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Venue: Alfred Theatre, Alfred Hospital
75 Commercial Rd
Melbourne, VIC 3004 Australia + Google Map
World AIDS Day 2025 Official Community Launch – Living Positive Victoria
Western Australia
Join WAAC for our annual community breakfast. The theme of this year’s World AIDS Day is “It starts with me” so please come along, wear something red, and show your support for the community.
A light breakfast and refreshments will be provided, as well as speeches from the Hon Dr Katrina Stratton MLA, Dr Daniel Vujcich, and people with lived experience.
Date: Saturday 29 November 8-9 am
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Venue: Forrest Place, Perth CBD
Cost: This is a FREE event, but registrations are required
R.S.V.P: Please register your attendance here
