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As we look ahead to 2025, we are thrilled to announce the board members elected to the leadership roles on the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation Board. Please join us in celebrating Carla Treloar AM as President and Dan Holland, and Michael Harrison as co-Vice Presidents.
Allan was one of Bobby’s closest friends and together with their friendship group they all rallied around Bobby to provide the care and support he deserved. Allan played a vital role in founding the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation and as a tribute to his legacy BGF are honouring Allan as a BGF Honouree. In honour of Allan Goodchild BGF's Gift in Wills Coordinator, Amy, wrote a piece about Allan’s life through the stories shared by his family.
As we approach the end of the year, we bid farewell and express much appreciation to Mathew Paine and Linda Bracken, who will step down as President and Vice President of the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation Board at our December AGM.
Bobby Goldsmith Foundation will commemorate World AIDS Day on 1 December. This year’s theme, It Starts with Me, highlights that the fight against HIV is far from over and calls on everyone to take personal action to raise awareness, challenge stigma and support people living with HIV.
The Bobby Goldsmith Foundation has announced the retirement of the Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG and husband, Johan van Vloten as co-patrons after 22 years of tireless dedication and advocacy.
The Bobby Goldsmith Foundation has been recognised as an HIV Hero at this year's Honour Awards. The award recognises outstanding contributions to the HIV sector.
Award-winning journalist, Hamish Macdonald has joined BGF as one of our patrons. We are thrilled to welcome Hamish to the BGF family.
This NAIDOC Week, the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation proudly stands alongside all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This year’s theme, ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud’ is a powerful reminder of the importance of Australia’s Indigenous history, culture and connection to the land.
BGF is expanding its service offering throughout New South Wales and South Australia. This expansion will see BGF provide fee-for-service National Disability Insurance Scheme services to all people, especially those living with HIV, the broader LGBTQIA+ community and to all people seeking progressive, supportive care.
This year marks a profound milestone for the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) as it commemorates its 40th anniversary of unwavering dedication and support for people living with HIV.