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International AIDS Candlelight Memorial: 40th Anniversary

This year’s International AIDS Candlelight Memorial global theme is ‘Don’t forget to remember’. We reflect on this, the 40th anniversary of the first Candlelight Memorial in Melbourne and invite community members to join us in acknowledging this milestone and opportunity to meet friends and peers in commemorating this important event.

This year’s International AIDS Candlelight Memorial ceremony, co-ordinated worldwide by the Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+) will be hosted in Melbourne by Living Positive.

Join us in this the 40th International Candlelight Memorial to be held in Melbourne.

  • Afternoon tea will be provided from 4pm to 5pm.
  • Official commemoration starts at 5pm.

The night, MC’d by JoyFM’s Dean Arcuri, will include a panel discussion by community members, two talks from members of our Positive Speakers Bureau, and an address by CEO, Richard Keane, all complemented by the beautiful musical stylings of the LOW REZ Melbourne Male Choir.

PLUS, registrants will receive a special 40th Anniversary badge as a token of this momentous occasion.

Remember to register as space is limited.

Getting there: The 604 bus and 72 tram stop just outside the Positive Living Centre. Prahran station on the Sandringham line is also a 9-minute walk away.

There will be no onsite parking on the day. Limited street parking is available nearby.

Please note: we will be recording photography/videography during this event.

The event will be live streamed on YouTube for those unable to attend in person. Use the link below to join and click ‘Notify me’ to receive updates. The live stream will start at approximately 4:50PM on the day.

The International Candlelight Memorial is presented in partnership with Positive Women Victoria and Thorne Harbour Health.

 

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