Tributes to Vivienne Munro

Vivienne Munro (right) in a 1994/5 ACON poster.

Vivienne Munro was a pioneer of Australia's early HIV response, much loved and admired for her contribution to Australia's community response and support for HIV-positive women. Vivienne passed away in May 2014. 

Below, some of Vivienne's colleagues and friends pay tribute to her life and work.

Reflections about Anthony Smith

Many people have been saddened by the recent death of our colleague and friend, Professor Anthony Smith. Anthony was widely known both in Australia and internationally for his work as an outstanding researcher, and also for his passion as an HIV activist
spanning some 25 years.

Dino Hodge and Terry McClafferty were colleagues of Anthony Smith during his time on the Northern Territory AIDS Council (NTAC) Board during the late 1980 and early 1990s.  Here they reflect on Anthony's life, and the lasting contributions he has made to Australia's response to HIV.

Dino Hodge was on the board of NTAC between 1989-1992. As a fellow Board Member, including in his capacity as a member of The NTAC Council Law and Policy Working Group, he worked closely alongside Anthony Smith.  Dino recalls: