About World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is held on December 1 each year across the world.
World AIDS Day (WAD) aims to raise awareness of HIV and the issues related to the virus including the need to reduce the stigma and discrimination faced by people living with the virus.
The red ribbon is an international symbol of HIV awareness. The red ribbon is worn by people all year round to demonstrate support for people living with or affected by HIV and to commemorate the lives lost to this virus.
Events
WAD 2016 will be celebrated with a free community BBQ on December 1 in Hindmarsh Square at 11am. For more information click here.
For more information about WAD and events in your local community, visit www.worldaidsday.org.au.
Support
Relationships Australia SA offers support services for people and their loved ones living with HIV.
- PEACE Multicultural Services
- MOSAIC Blood Borne Support Services
- Indaba – Women’s HIV Support Service – coming soon!
Blood Borne Viruses: An Orientation – Free Online Training
Would you like to know more about HIV, Hepatitis and Blood Borne Viruses in Australia?
Blood Borne Viruses: An Orientation is a free, interactive online learning program, developed by the Australian Institute of Social Relations for the South Australian viral hepatitis and HIV sectors.
This course is accessible to anyone interested in learning more. Visit the Blood Borne Viruses Online webpage to enrol or for more information.