Make a donation or volunteer for charities or community organisations involved in HIV/AIDS work in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

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Donate

AIDS Trust of Australia This national AIDS Charity raises awareness and distributes grants for care, support, education and research. The AIDS Trust organises the Annual Food and Wine Fair fundraiser in Sydney.

Australian Red Cross campaign on HIV/AIDS in the Asia Pacific In October 2001, the Australian Red Cross launched a campaign about the potentially disastrous spread of HIV/AIDS in the Asia Pacific region. The Red Cross website has information and details about how to donate to this appeal.

Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) This NSW community charity provides direct financial assistance, financial counselling, supported housing and employment support to people living with HIV/AIDS.

Volunteer

The AFAO Jobs page occasionally lists specific volunteer opportunities both in Australia and overseas.

Interested in volunteering in your local area? AIDS Councils, PLWHA Organisations and other local groups oftne welcome volunteers. Check out our Australian links page for a group near you.

Interested in volunteering overseas? Students Partnership Worldwide (SPW) is an international, non-government, non-profit organisation that brings together groups of 18-28 year olds to take part in educational and environmental programmes which address urgent problems facing rural communities in Africa, India and Nepal including HIV/AIDS.