International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

Traditionally held on the 3rd Sunday in May each year.

We remember – We take action – We live beyond HIV

We remember the lives we have lost so that we can take actions that keep us safe, healthy and alive.


About the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial:

The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is a time for all of us 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. People living with HIV started the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial in 1983 and since then there have been thousands of events organized across the world by community-based organisations, from motorbike rallies by women living with HIV to uplifting ceremonies in places of worship and workplaces. Such events have helped raise awareness about HIV and more importantly have helped break down stigma within our communities.



NTAHC hold events in Alice Springs and Darwin each year, in 2020 as the world dealt with the coronavirus pandemic made it difficult for us to have traditional public gathering. As we remembered those we have lost, we took actions that are safe so that we live beyond COVID-19 and HIV. We encouraged our community to mark this day as individuals rather than in gatherings. We sent by post FREE candles direct to community members who registered.




The Darwin 2022 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial - 15 May at Dudley Point.


We remember the lives we have lost so that we can take actions that keep us safe, healthy and alive. 


Join NTAHC on Sunday 15 May for the 2022 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial.


A special night with our friend Dr Shellie Morris, acoustic sunset song session from just after 6pm. A relaxed evening under the stars! All are welcome to attend, with refreshments provided. Speeches, candles and music. 


Date: 15 May

Time: 6pm to 730pm 

Venue: East Point - Dudley Point grass and look out areas. Find us here https://goo.gl/maps/CvnppyqagYigk7Vr5


Please bring a chair if required, you are able to BYO eskie but no glass is permitted. Please take home your rubbish and leave the area as you found it. We will have oil lanterns, coils and repellent spray on hand to ward off the mosquitos. 


Optional rsvp info@ntahc.org.au 

The closest toilets are at Lake Alexander or further around towards the Army Museum.


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The Alice Springs 2022 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial will be held on a Thursday this year - 12 May. 


We remember the lives we have lost so that we can take actions that keep us safe, healthy and alive.


Join NTAHC on Thursday 12 May for the 2022 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial.


We will be screening the movie "Bohemian Rhapsody" with speeches and candle lighting from 7pm. Light refreshments provided. 


Date: 12 May

Venue: Alice Springs Telegraph Station 

Time: 6:30pm

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