World AIDS Day – Share your story
Expression of Interest
Lived experience speakers for Queensland World AIDS Day 2024
We are seeking passionate and inspiring individuals to share their lived experiences of HIV for this year’s World AIDS Day events across Queensland. Your voice can make a powerful impact in raising awareness, breaking down stigma, and fostering understanding within the wider community.
Why Share Your Story?
Your lived experience offers a unique perspective that helps others to better understand the realities of living with HIV. By sharing your journey, you will:
- Contribute to reducing HIV stigma.
- Educate the public about the importance of HIV prevention, treatment, and support.
- Empower others living with HIV to share their stories and seek support.
- Inspire empathy and understanding within the community.
What We’re Looking For: We are seeking speakers who:
- Are comfortable and confident in sharing their HIV story in public settings.
- Have experience in or are interested in public speaking.
- Are available for events leading up to and on World AIDS Day, 1st December 2024.
- Are willing to participate in media opportunities (optional).
Key Dates:
- Events will take place across Queensland leading up to World AIDS Day.
- We will work with selected speakers to provide support, guidance, and media training (if needed).
How to Apply: If you are interested in being a lived experience speaker for World AIDS Day 2024, please send us a brief expression of interest outlining:
- Your background and experience.
- Why you’d like to participate as a speaker.
- Your availability for events in November and December.
Please submit your expression of interest below by 15/11/2024.
For any questions or further information, or to arrange a time to express your interest over the phone, feel free to contact us here by email.
Join us in making this World AIDS Day a powerful and memorable event. Your voice matters.
Expressions of Interest for speaking at Queensland World AIDS Day 2024 have closed. For more information, you are welcome to contact us at wad@qpp.org.au
