The AIDS Garden of Reflection is a living tribute to those lost to AIDS and in support of those living with HIV.
Designed as a place of contemplation and hope, the garden provides an opportunity for families, friends and supporters to heal, reflect, and to honour those lost to HIV and AIDS.
Featuring a special haven made of curving arbour with red flowering climbers and a shallow reflective pond, the garden was created to provide a sense of calm and comfort, and a place for visitors to reflect individually, or in small groups.
The garden was made possible through years of fund raising and advocacy by a group of people living with HIV, their families and friends, and the support of Meridian (formally the AIDS Action Council) and their patron John Mackay AM.
Designed by John Patrick Landscape Architects Pty Ltd.
Constructed by Able Landscaping Pty Ltd in 2017
Opened 2 April 2017
- Shallow reflective rock pond with rocks sourced from the National Arboretum Canberra site.
- A variety of sheltered seating areas.
- An arbour to provide sun shelter with views of the open garden.
- Informal planting of predominantly Australian native species to create a 'bush garden' look and feel, set against the clipped hedge 'walls'.
Trees and shrubs | Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Dwarf rosea' Eucalyptus mannifera 'Little spotty' Eucalyptus pauciflora 'Little snowman' Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea' Acacia cognata 'Limelight' Callistemon 'Green John' Correa reflexa Grevillea lavandulacea |
Accent plants and ground covers | Anigozanthos 'Bush ballad' Arthropodium milleflorum Austrostipa ramosissima Austrostipa verticillata Baloskion tetraphyllum Bulbine bulbosa Derwentia perfoliata Kniphofia 'Red Hot Poker' Lepironia articulata Lomandra confertifolia ssp rubignosa 'Frosty tops' Myoporum parvifolium Pennisetum 'Cream Lea' Poa labillardieri 'Eskdale' Campis grandiflora 'Blood red' |