World AIDS Day is held annually on 1 December and holds significant global importance in raising awareness about HIV and AIDS, showing support for people living with HIV, remembering those who have died from AIDS related illness, and uniting efforts to end HIV stigma. The theme for this year’s World AIDS Day is “It Starts with Me,” which emphasises personal responsibility and the role each individual plays in the fight against HIV and AIDS and ultimately working towards ending the transmission.
This year, WAAC will be facilitating a morning breakfast in Forrest Place with more news to be announced soon.
WAAC is also facilitating small grants to assist the delivery of projects and/or events that align with the World AIDS Day theme. The grant program provides financial assistance of up to $1,000 to remote or regional organisations, to support the WA community to address sexual health and blood-borne virus issues through community engagement and collaborative partnerships. Health Promotion Officers, Public and Community Health Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers and other relevant personnel in regional and remote WA are encouraged to apply.
Instructions for Applying
If you would like to apply for one of WAAC’s grants, please read and complete the application form here and return to Karina Reeves, Coordinator – Health Promotion at [email protected]. Please contact Karina at the previous email or (08) 9482 0000 to discuss your project eligibility, for information or assistance with your application, and for ways that WAAC can support you.
Applications are due at 5pm on 14 October, 2024. Please allow 48 hours for confirmation of receipt of your application.