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Ending HIV
Red Ribbon events across NSW
The Red Ribbon Appeal is one of ACON’s biggest and most iconic fundraising campaigns, held in the lead up to and on World AIDS Day (1 December).
Each year, we ask our community to support the work we do with HIV prevention and improving the lives of those living with HIV by joining in on our fundraising work or by making a donation.
Join us at a Red Ribbon event!
There are several Red Ribbon events taking place across the state! Have a look below for one you could attend.
Friday 28 November
Red Ribbon at Taylor Square Night Markets, Darlinghurst
Time: From 5pm.
Address: Taylor Square, Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Red Party at Stonewall, Darlinghurst
Time: From 9pm
Address: 175 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
Saturday 29 November
Drum It Up – LGBTQ+ Community Drum Circle, Hamilton
Time: 6pm – 7:15pm
Address: THE HIVE, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
ACON and Music for the mind will be partnering to deliver a free drumming circle workshop for World AIDS day. Numbers are limited – register here.
Red Ribbon at Pride Square, Newtown
Time: From 10am
Address: Pride Square, Newtown (just across from Newtown train station)
Universal Red Gala, Darlinghurst
Time: 9pm
Address: 85-91 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
Wollongong and Regions AIDS Memorial Addition, Unanderra
Time: From 10:30am
Address: Wollongong Memorial Gardens, 176 Berkeley Road, Unanderra NSW
Please RSPV here, or contact Josef Garrington (ACON) for more information
Email: jgarrington@acon.org.au or call/text: 0437 651 752
Sunday 30 November
Day Party and Barefoot Bowls by Flashback Events, Lismore
Time: 11am – 4pm
Address: 171a Molesworth Street, Lismore
Sausage sizzle with all proceeds going towards the Red Ribbon Appeal.
Red Sunday at The Beresford, Surry Hills
Time: From 2pm
Address: 354 Bourke St, Surry Hills
Monday 1 December (World AIDS Day)
Medlow Bath AIDS Memorial Gathering, Medlow Bath
Time: 12pm
Address: Medlow Bath Park, 8 Railway Parade, Medlow Bath
Please RSVP by emailing Three Sisters at 3sisters.bookings@gmail.com for catering purposes
Landmark Illuminations for World AIDS Day
This is a free event taking place at different landmarks across the Northern Rivers and Hunter regions, which are being lit up with red lights on or around World AIDS Day.
- Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay – 30 November & 1 December
- Big Banana, Coffs Harbour – 1 December
- Macksville Bridge, Coffs Harbour – 1 December
- Town Green, Port Macquarie – 1 December
- Town Hall Clock Tower, Newcastle – 1 December
Tuesday 2 December
Regional Rainbow Luncheon, Wagga Wagga
Time: 12pm – 1:30pm
Address: Jungle Juke Hotel, 125 Fitzmaurice St, Wagga Wagga
Lunch provided by ACON, drinks available at bar prices.
Please RSVP to Ben Tart at btart@acon.org.au by 19 November
Wednesday 3 December
No One Left Behind, World AIDS Day Reflections and Morning Tea, Wagga Wagga
Time: 10am – 11am
Address: Aboriginal Health Community Room, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital,
Edward St, Wagga Wagga
Friday 5 December
Red Ribbon Trivia at Bernie’s Bar, Newcastle
Time: 7:30pm – 9pm
Address: Bernie’s, 410 King St, Newcastle
ACON will be hosting Red Ribbon Trivia at Bernie’s, followed by the Red Ribbon Disco:
Red Ribbon Disco at Bernie’s Bar, Newcastle
Time: From 9pm till late
Address: Bernie’s, 410 King St, Newcastle
Bernie’s is hosting a Red Ribbon Disco Fundraiser!
Saturday 6 December
Red Ribbon at The Pollys Club ‘Drag Tidings’, Marrickville
Time: From 7:30pm
Address: 303 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Can’t find an event?
Sometimes there won’t be an event near you, but if you still want to get involved, you can host one yourself or make a donation online. Head over to redribbonappeal.org.au to find out more.