ACSA, AIDS Awareness Week









	Walk for AIDS Sunday 22 Nov 10am Registration Plane Tree Drive, Botanic Park Everyone welcome, all funds raised go directly to supporting people living with HIV/AIDS in SA. $20 per person (under 14 years free) - includes brunch, showbag and t-shirt. Register for Walk for AIDS here: Click to download Individual Registration Form Click to dowload Group Registration Form		Badge Day/Rundle Mall Stall Friday 27 Nov 7.30am till 8pm Information booth Rundle Mall - Near Gawler Place Canopy Red Ribbon merchandise Located throughout Adelaide’s CBD The public are encouraged to buy a Red Ribbon in preparation for World AIDS Day (December 1). The Red Ribbon is a symbol of HIV/AIDS Awareness that represents support for those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.






	Picnic In The Park, FEAST Sunday 29 Nov Midday - 6pm @ Veale Gardens South Terrace - Corner of Sir Lewis Cohen Avenue, Adelaide SA Information Booth and Red Ribbon merchandise for sale at ACSA Tent - T-shirts, Fundraising Christmas Cards, Red Ribbons, Badges, Wrist Bans, etc. $5 at gate (Feast Show entry included with Picnic) Visit www.feast.org.au for more info.		Candlelight Memorial Monday 30 Nov 6.00pm for picnic dinner (provided) Formal proceedings to follow dinner Positive Living Centre - PLWHA(SA) 16 Malwa Street, Glandore SA 5037 An annual community based HIV/AIDS event held across the nation to remember those who have died from HIV/AIDS. This is an alcohol free event.






	Celebrating Women on World AIDS Day - Tuesday 1 Dec 12pm till 3pm Relationships Australia(SA) 49a Orsmond Street, Hindmarsh SA 5007 A joint event by PEACE - Relationships Australia (SA) and the HIV Women’s Project - Women’s Health Statewide. For more information, contact the HIV Women’s Project on (08) 8239 9600.		World AIDS Day Mass (Catholic) Tuesday 1 Dec 5.45pm at St Francis Xavier Cathedral 39 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Supper provided after conclusion of mass. All welcome!





	In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the first World AIDS Day in an effort to raise public awareness about HIV/AIDS issues, including the need for support and understanding for people living with HIV/AIDS. The day is also an opportunity to highlight the need for continued development of education and prevention initiatives. Since then, World AIDS Day has been established as one of the world’s most successful commemorative days. It is now recognised and observed by millions of people in more than 190 countries around the globe.





	How you can Get Involved... Use your imagination and find a way to get involved on World AIDS Day. Ideas for Fundraising Help us continue vital work by fundraising for us on World AIDS Day. For lots of great ideas and useful tips on fundraising... What you can do to make a difference Get a red ribbon collection box for your workplace, school, community centre or event to raise money and awareness of HIV. Order a collection box now! Organise a red-themed fundraising event in support of the World AIDS Day. Here are some ideas of how to turn your event red for World AIDS Day: Have a red non-uniform day at your school or workplace and make a donation for the privilege of wearing red Do a sponsored run, bike ride or whatever takes your fancy dressed completely in red Organise a red-themed party or red-themed dinner for friends and ask everyone to make a donation Or come up with your own red-themed idea! Here's how we can help you to fundraise Order free resources such as a collection boxes, red ribbons and posters by emailing info@acsa.org.au Red Ribbon The red ribbon has been an international symbol of HIV for 21 years. Wear one with pride for World AIDS Day. sell red ribbons wear a red ribbon Schools Schools have a vital role to play in getting their students to find out the facts about HIV so that they can safeguard their own sexual health and help end HIV prejudice. Hold an event Organise a Red day at your school for World AIDS Day. Tell everyone at your school to come in wearing at least one red article of clothing, and ask students and teachers to bring in a small donation in exchange. Red ribbon collection box Raise awareness of HIV and money by selling red ribbons in your school. Get your class involved Raise awareness and increase your knowledge of HIV and related issues by ordering our HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet and/or our School Activity Sheet. You can also download them below! Order free resources such as a collection boxes, red ribbons, posters, fact sheets and activity sheets by emailing info@acsa.org.au



	Click to download HIV/AIDS School Activity Sheet





	Click to download HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet





	Media Contacts Click to dowload Media Backgrounder The AIDS Council of SA Inc. (ACSA) will be holding: Media Briefing for AIDS Awareness Week 10am on Thursday 5 November, 2009 Darling House - 64 Fullarton Road, Norwood SA Various personalities will be available to speak with for 'human interest' stories and all AIDS Awareness Week Event information will be discussed at this briefing. For more information, please contact ACSA Executive Director Shane Dinnison on (08) 8334 1611 or email shane.dinnison@acsa.org.au.





	AIDS Awareness Week Committee The committee plans and facilitates a collaborative approach to AIDS Awareness Week and World AIDS Day events and associated HIV/AIDS awareness raising, prevention and education activities. The committee has the support of many South Australian individuals and businesses. The AIDS Awareness Week Committee aims to raise awareness in the SA community about HIV/AIDS issues, including the need for support and understanding for people living with HIV/AIDS as well as education and prevention initiatives. The particular focus is on World AIDS Day and the week leading up to that date. Packs promoting WAD will be available on the website to assist communities plan and stage WAD events locally. The Coordinators for 2009 are Marty Fitzpatrick and Amanda Griffiths-Osei, both of whom can provide further information about 2009 WAD activities.




	AIDS Awarenesss Week - Organisational Committee Contacts


	In South Australia several organisations working to address HIV/AIDS issues have been working together for many years. The AIDS Awareness Week Committee is comprised of representatives from:



	The AIDS Council of South Australia Inc. (ACSA) 64 Fullarton Road, Norwood SA 5067 PO Box 907, Kent Town SA 5071 Phone: (08) 8334 1611 Fax: (08) 8363 1046 Visit: www.acsa.org.au



	People Living with HIV/AIDS SA Inc. (PLWHA[SA]) 16 Malwa Street, Glandore SA 5037 PO Box 383, Marleston SA 5033 Phone: (08) 8293 3700 Fax: (08) 8293 3900 Visit: www.hivsa.org.au



	SA Voice for Intravenous Education (SAVIVE) Main Office: Norwood based at The AIDS Council of SA Inc. Phone: (08) 8334 1699 Visit: www.acsa.org.au/savive.html



	Centacare, Adelaide HIV Services 33 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Phone: 08 8210 8200 Fax: 08 8224 0930 Email: adac@centacare.org.au



	PEACE Project - Relationships Australia (SA) West Office (also the Australian Institute of Social Relations) 49a Orsmond Street, Hindmarsh SA 5007 Phone: (08) 8245 8100 Fax: (08) 8346 7333 Visit: www.rasa.org.au



	Department of Health, Government of South Australia Visit: www.health.sa.gov.au