Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 11:11:12 +1100 From: AIDS Trust of Australia Subject: The Diana Princess of Wales HIV/AIDS appeal http://www.rainbow.net.au/~aidstrus/diana.htm The Diana Princess of Wales HIV/AIDS appeal The AIDS Trust of Australia, Australia's national non-government AIDS fundraising body and the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO), the peak body involved in Australia's community response to HIV/AIDS, have set up a joint appeal in response to inquiries from many Australians as to how they could support causes championed by the Princess of Wales in memory of her life and work. The appeal is to be known as the 'Diana Princess of Wales HIV/AIDS Appeal'. Said Peter Grogan, National President of AFAO. "Diana's compassion and leadership in publicly associating with people with HIV and AIDS starting back in the mid-eighties when fear and loathing were rife were instrumental in changing people's attitudes." 50% of the funds raised will go to State-based AIDS Councils and other community based organisations in Australia for direct support of people with HIV and education to prevent further transmission of HIV in Australia; 50% of the funds will be directed to community-based responses to HIV/AIDS in the Asia Pacific region through networks already established and with which AFAO has strong links. Donations can be made by calling 1800 689 188 during buisiness hours or by mail to Reply Paid 560 AIDS Trust of Australia PO Box 1030 Darlinghurst NSW 2010 ---------------- http://www.rainbow.net.au/~aidstrus/diana.htm ---------------- ------------------------------- AIDS Trust of Australia ------------------------------- Enhancing Australia's response to HIV/AIDS Patron: His Excellancy the Honourable Sir William Deane, AC KBE, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia PO Box 1030 Darlinghurst NSW 2010 Telephone +61 2 9281 0600 Facsimile +61 2 9281 1044 Email aidstrust@rainbow.net.au