'a letter for mr howe federal minister for health', 1990–1993
From the
collection of ACT UP/Sydney records, 1987–1993
These colourful, dramatic and well-designed flyers were
drawing attention to what was believed to be a lack of action by the Australian
Government, particularly the Minister for Health Brian Howe.
Australia's response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic is recognised
as one of the best in the world in containing the infection rates and the
positive way the community was engaged in a safe sex message. Community organisations like Act Up were part
of this change.
ACT UP
By Louise Denoon
Aids Coalition To Unleash Power (ACT UP) was formed in New York in
March 1987. As gay men continued die
from this little know disease Act Up was a dynamic group of activists committed
to taking direct action to bring about change and save people’s lives.
Gay men in Sydney and Australia faced similar issues and in the
same year a Sydney group of ACT UP was formed.
They aimed to share information about treatments, showcase the need for
research, fight homophobia and to show compassion towards men living with HIV
AIDS.
Act Up Sydney’s records were donated to the Library 1993 and
includes newsletters, meeting minutes, telephone trees, correspondence, reports
and promotional material.
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