WAAC

This is your reminder that if you're in the Geraldton region, we're excited to invite you to our upcoming Community Sundowner: Health, Rights and Resilience - an evening dedicated to meaningful connection, education, and advocacy - this upcoming Friday.

Joining forces with Desert Blue Connect and proudly supported by Lotterywest, WAAC is bringing this special event to regional WA for the first time.

On the night, guests will have the opportunity to:
• View a curated selection of the acclaimed HIV Unwrapped exhibit
• Watch a screening of WAAC's HIV Oral Monologues series
• Network with health professionals, community leaders, and advocates
• Enjoy complimentary grazing food and a drink on arrival

📅 Thursday, 19 June 2026 | 5.30-8.00pm
📍 The Studio at Bob's Boutique Bar, Geraldton WA

Admission is free. We encourage anyone passionate about community health, human rights, and resilience to attend and register via the link below.

🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/community-sundowner-health-rights-and-resilience

If you're in Geraldton, this one's for you! 🌅

In partnership with Desert Blue Connect and sponsored by Healthway, you're invited to our Community Sundowner: Health, Rights and Resilience - an evening of connection, culture, and community.

✨ View a sample selection of the acclaimed HIV Unwrapped exhibit
🎬 Watch a screening of WAAC's HIV Oral Monologues series
🍷 Enjoy grazing food and a free drink on entry
🤝 Network with locals who care about community health

📅 June 19, 2026 | 5.30-8pm
📍 The Studio at Bob's Boutique Bar, Geraldton WA

This is a free event - register via the link below! ⬇️
https://events.humanitix.com/community-sundowner-health-rights-and-resilience

WAAC would like to congratulate Mark Reid for becoming the newest Member of the Order of Australia!

We are immensely grateful for the time and effort that Mark has given WAAC over the years; notably your service as Deputy Chair and Board Member, your involvement with organising STYLEAID, and the support you continue to provide to the community.

We at WAAC commend you and are thrilled to be a part of your incredible journey in advocacy and service to the rights of people living with HIV and AIDS. Congratulations Mark!

Calling all 📢!!
Join the WAAC Population Health and team for a FREE webinat to talk all thibgs Syphilis and Doxy-PEP!

Find out more information or RSVP via the link in our bio ❤️

Have you heard? WAAC are on the lookout for young people to join our new Youth Advisory Group, and we want to hear from YOU! 🎉

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone:
🙋 Aged 16-26
🐨 Living in WA, and
🤝 Wanting to support the community

Help us make meaningful contributions to creating safe spaces, developing resources, and supporting the community. Oh, did we mention that you'll also be paid for your time? 🤑

If you'd like to know more or express your interest, head to the link below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9m7_zBgVbFbUb1y2SICfz9W7aAEpd5RtlkpzFtM5J6lXc0Q/viewform

Mpox cases are currently on the rise in Perth, so make sure you get vaccinated to not only protect yourself, but to protect your community.

Vaccinations are FREE at M Clinic (book on their website or give them a call), or you can visit their pop-up clinic at Perth Steam Works every Monday from 12-2pm and Thursday from 5.30-7.30pm.

🔗 Read the full article from OUTinPerth at the post below.

Mpox Is Back on Perth's Radar: Here's What the Community Is Doing About It Health workers at Perth’s M Clinic have been seeing something worth paying attention to: a steady rise in mpox cases right here in Perth.

Check this out! WAAC are on the lookout for young people to join our brand new Youth Advisory Group!

This opportunity is for you if you are:
🙋 Aged 16-26
🐨 Living in WA
🤝 Wanting to support the community

If you would like to make meaningful contributions to WAAC's efforts to create safe and inclusive services, resources and policies for young people, and to support the development of the community (while being paid!) this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Follow the link below to find out more, and to express your interest!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9m7_zBgVbFbUb1y2SICfz9W7aAEpd5RtlkpzFtM5J6lXc0Q/viewform

You're invited to join us for this years International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, held on 17th May, where we can come together as a community to remember the many lives lost to AIDS

It is an opportunity to honour those who dedicated their lives to helping people living with and affected by HIV, and continue to mobilise our communities in solidarity.

We will be gathering at the AIDS memorial in Robertson park at 5:30pm, where we will have guest speakers from WAAC and the community, a walk through the memorial garden, and the laying of the candles.

We encourage you to come along and show your support for those who have passed, and for those still affected by HIV.

We are pleased to announce that our Volunteer Recognition Event is fast approaching. We invite you to attend on May 23rd as we honor the invaluable contributions of our dedicated volunteers. Kindly confirm your attendance by sending an RSVP to [email protected] no later than Monday, May 11th to save a seat.

You're invited to join us for this years International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, held on 17th May, where we can come together as a community to remember the many lives lost to AIDS

It is an opportunity to honour those who dedicated their lives to helping people living with and affected by HIV, and continue to mobilise our communities in solidarity.

We encourage you to come along, register for a ticket through Humanitix, show your support for those who have passed, and for those still affected by HIV.