Events in Melbourne and regional Victoria

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26

• Exhibition by rural and regional artists displaying works that incorporate a red ribbon: BRIT’s Gallery B, Chapel Street, Bendigo.

• The Amnesty International Victoria LGBT group’s Trivia Night. Bookings for tables of 8, small groups or individuals, call Andrew 0420 830 647. Bella Union Ballroom, Trades Hall, cnr Lygon & Victoria sts, Carlton, 7pm.  

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27

• Launch of the Victorian AIDS Council’s Protection Calendar. Hosted by Adam Richard, features appearances by US porn stars Steve Cruz and Bruno Bond. The fun continues at Club 80 with a screening of the two stars’ films accompanied by live commentary! Not to be missed (men only). VAC Protection Calendar Launch, 10pm, The Laird, 149 Gipps St, Abbotsford.

• AIDS Awareness Week Walk/BBQ in Shepparton. Join the crew from Goulburn Valley Pride at 5.30pm sharp (near the river bridge at Aquamoves) then take a short walk along the forest path to SPC Ardmona KidsTown for this family-friendly event. Includes barbecue dinner (gold coin donation appreciated), before a quiet stroll back to Aquamoves, Shepparton at 8pm. For details contact Damien 0418 511 562.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28

• Community Information and Resource Stalls – selling red ribbons for support of people living with HIV and offering free information and resources to the community. 10am-3pm, Bendigo Market Place and Hargreaves Mall, Bendigo.

• Connected – a free workshop for friends, partners and family of people living with HIV/AIDS. Connected sessions include topics such as HIV transmission, anti-retroviral medication, disclosure, stigma and support services. Connected, 11am-4pm, Positive Living Centre, 51 Commercial Rd, South Yarra. Enquiries: (03) 9865 6772 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29

• Red Ribbon Concert – Pack a picnic lunch for an afternoon of fun and entertainment with an array of local musicians and performers. Mineral Reserve Sound Shell, Hepburn Springs, 12pm-5pm.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30

• Red Aware Reception, Government House, Melbourne. On the Eve of World AIDS Day Hosted by The Governor of Victoria and Mrs Jan de Kretser. Celebrating YEAH - (Youth Empowerment Against HIV/AIDS). The event is themed ‘Red Aware’ to highlight the international symbol of AIDS Awareness, the Red Ribbon, and aims to celebrate the passion and commitment of many young Australians who have joined YEAH to build and deliver innovative HIV/AIDS and sexual health peer programs. Red Aware Reception, Government House, Melbourne, 5.30pm for 6pm. RSVP: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

• Joy 94.9 will air a special edition of its radio program on sex, sexuality and self, ‘Hide & Seek’. Presenters Dean Beck and James Findlay talk about HIV, safe sex and PEP, and speak to US porn stars Steve Cruz and Bruno Bond. ‘Hide & Seek’ on Joy 94.9, 11pm.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 – World AIDS Day

• Victorian AIDS Council is holding a memorial ceremony at the Positive Living Centre. The ceremony includes a display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, Painting with Passion exhibition and guest speakers the Hon Michael Kirby and comedian Rachel Berger. The Melbourne G&L Chorus will also perform. Positive Living Centre, 51 Commercial Rd, Prahran. Doors open 5pm.

• World AIDS Day Fundraising Dinner, a two-course meal and entertainment, including local singers Andy Horton and Bridie Sanderson, Congolese community members singing traditional songs, short films, guest speakers, DJ Rick Connors, and your hosts Damien Stevens & Kris Del Vayze. $40 per person (drinks at bar prices), 6pm-9pm, Goulburn Valley Hotel, 223 High St, Shepparton.

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