…a risk of one of you unknowingly coming into contact with the virus outside your home and then bringing it into the household. Talk to each other, assess your situation…
Landmark Funding For Breast Screening Announced At National LBQ Women’s Health Conference
screening awareness and engagement among LGBTI communities in NSW. The new funding will build on ACON’s existing work around breast/chest health in LGBTI communities. In what is believed to be…
New Study To Identify Issues And Needs Of LGBTQ People In Western Sydney
Gaining a better understanding of the impact of prejudice and minority stress on the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ people in Western Sydney is the focus of…
ACON welcomes NSW Labor pledge of $4.2m for NSW Pride Health and Community Centre
health and community centre, we aim to provide a facility where LGBTIQ people can feel safe, understood and included as they seek health care,” Mr Parkhill said. “The establishment of…
National First Database Documents Over 30 Years Of LGBTI Health Campaigns
commitment to general LGBTI health is also documented in the archive. “While the process of developing, producing and implementing our health promotion campaigns has evolved significantly over the last 30…
$100K Of Auction Bargains Up For Grabs At Honour Awards
part of the event’s popular charity auction. Now in their 11th year, the Honour Awards recognise outstanding service and achievements within NSW’s LGBTI community. The awards are also a gala…
Leaders In HIV Research To Be Honoured For Decades Of Pioneering Work
Honour Awards. Now in its 11th year, the Honour Awards is an annual event which celebrates outstanding service to, and achievements within, NSW’s LGBTI community. To be held on Wednesday…
Check OUT The Inner Circle: Promoting Regular Cervical Screening For LGBTIQ People
effort to introduce the changes to the Program to any community across Australia. The campaign includes digital, social and direct community engagement approaches, as well as outdoor placements in key…
New LGBTI Inclusion Training Website Launched
participants can develop a deeper understanding of LGBTI communities, and gain better insight into sexual orientation, sex, body characteristics, gender and gender expression. “It is important service providers are invested…
Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Women’s Health and Wellbeing Conference: connections, creativity, care
of workshops and presentations from industry experts, health and human service providers, and community members. Keynote speakers include: Victoria’s first Gender and Sexuality Commissioner, Rowena Allen Bec Johnson the Co-founder of IndigiLez…
Rainbow Families The Focus Of Community Events for IDAHOT 2017
The diversity and strength of rainbow families are at the heart of a wide range of community celebrations marking the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) and…
World AIDS Day 2023: We Must Keep Up the Momentum to End HIV
testing rates among gay, bisexual and queer men are returning to pre-COVID pandemic levels. In the second quarter of 2023, HIV testing in NSW was 8% higher compared to the…
ACON’s LGBTI Workplace Inclusion Program Signs Its 100th Member
more and more companies are recognising the enormous value and benefits of creating an inclusive workplace for their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) employees. “All the available data…
ACON’s ‘Be Unapologetic’ Campaign: New Campaign Highlights the Alcohol & Cancer Risk for the LGBTQ+ Community
community at greater risk of alcohol-related cancers and other health issues. Be Unapologetic informs LGBTQ+ communities about the links between alcohol and cancer whilst letting the community know that by…
We Combine Health and Hounds This Mardi Gras Fair Day
to HIV prevention, take part in vital health surveys, find out more about our free counselling, community care and Mardi Gras safety services or simply take a moment to get…
ACON Statement on the Conclusion of the NSW Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ Hate Crimes
writers, and others with lived experience of the period, including experience of the violence against the LGBTIQ community over the past four decades. Also, under the spotlight has been…
Sky News Anchor Joins Line Up For LGBTI Community Awards
11pm COST: $85 per person (inc. quality wines and beers, delicious canapés and fabulous ent.) INFO/TIX: www.honourawards.com.au Community Partners: ACON | Aurora Group | Sydney Gay and Lesbian…
Volunteer & Make A Difference With The Red Ribbon Appeal
view events or to make a donation, visit www.redribbonappeal.org.au ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications Officer E: dalexander@acon.org.au T: +61 (02) 9206 2044 …
Women: Talk Touch Test
. ) #TalkTouchTest is a breast health campaign for all LBQ women to increase awareness and encourage us to: #Talk about breast and chest health with our community: start a conversation with…
Rainbow Pride To Shine Bright On The Victorian/NSW Border
www.facebook.com/events/897327960413714/ ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications Officer E: dalexander@acon.org.au T: +61 (02) 9206 2044 M: +61 (0)428 477 042 …