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The Chair of the AIDS Trust of Australia, Robert Furley announced today that the Governors had appointed Nick Toonen as their new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Furley said, “Nick is a past General Manager of the Tasmanian AIDS Council, board member of the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations and member ofthe Tasmanian HIV/AIDS Ministerial Advisory Committee. He understands the HIV sector and the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. “ “We are thrilled that the AIDS Trust of Australia has been able to attract someone of Nick’s calibre and skill to lead the next stage of our growth”. Nick Toonen received the Order of Australia Medal in 2003 for "service to the community as a human rights advocate, particularly through promoting the rights of gay and lesbian people" as a result of his role in the Tasmanian gay law reform campaign. “The AIDS Trust and AIDS Councils (or their equivalent) across Australia as well as theAustralian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) recently entered into a memorandum of understanding which will for the first time enable national fundraising efforts for HIV programs and services.” “The Governors are very pleased to be able to appoint someone with such great skills and a commitment to people living with HIV/AIDS and the GLBT community more generally. Nick will be a great driver of the AIDS Trust’s mission”, Mr Furley said. |
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HIV - A year long challenge |
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HIV/AIDS is a year long issue. The more we can to do prevent the spread of HIV the better the world and people’s lives will be. There are more people living with HIV now than ever before, with more being infected each day. We need your help to be ambassadors for the fight against the spread of HIV. “Prevention is everyone’s business” was the theme for AIDS Awareness Week 2007. You play an important part in getting the message out there. To do more we also need to raise more funds. Donate now to help us fight HIV and support those affected by the virus. Click on Donate Now to the left of your screen. |
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New fundraising partnership |
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The Chair of the AIDS Trust, Robert Furley, has announced a new approach to national fundraising and sponsorship in the Australian HIV/AIDS sector. The AIDS Trust and the AIDS Councils (or their equivalent) across Australia as well as the Australian Federation of AIDS organisations recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding which will, for the first time, enable national fundraising efforts for HIV programs and services. Mr Furley commented "the Governors of the Trust are confident that a truly national approach will improve fundraising and sponsorship outcomes across Australila. We are looking forward to working with the AIDS Councils and AFAO to achieve that goal." The advertisement opposite is the beginning of the communications plan about the new partnership and will appear in the 2008 Mardi Gras Pocket Guide. |
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