a much-loved and recognised presence at LGBTI community dance events in NSW and represent a unique and innovative response to party and drug-related harms,” Mr Parkhill said. “Rovers play an…
Honour Awards 2023: Advocates Fighting for Justice for Hate Crimes Victims for Decades to be Recognised
of gay and transgender hate crimes, and all who continue to persevere in their pursuit for truth and justice, including the many parliamentarians, journalists, academics, activists, legal professionals, community advocates,…
‘HIV Testing: It’s What We Do’: New ACON Campaign Launched
features a diverse range of community members in a variety of locations, underscoring the message HIV testing is available to anyone. “For people in metro and suburban areas, clinical settings…
Qantas CEO Becomes Patron Of LGBTI Workplace Inclusion Program
Australia’s major business, governmental and educational institutions,” Dr Koonin said. “Alan’s appointment will go a great way in providing additional understanding and expertise to Pride In Diversity, complementing the current…
ACON Shines Light On HIV, LGBTI Health, Inclusion & Safety This Mardi Gras Fair Day
forms of HIV prevention, take part in vital health surveys, get more information about ACON’s counselling, community care and Mardi Gras safety services, or chill out in the Gay Men’s…
ACON welcomes NSW Govt response to LGBTIQ hate crimes inquiry recommendations
Government has committed to accepting the inquiry’s recommendations in full. The government has also issued an apology to the victims, survivors, loved ones and broader LGBTIQ communities. The Special Commission…
#RainbowLaces Campaign To Help Kick-Out Homophobia From Sport
homophobia in sport to the attention of the broader community, which is essential to make change happen.” Mr Purchas said that the premise underlying the Rainbow Round of Sport is…
Jason Om & Catherine Alcorn to Light Up Honour 2024
and a host of presenters comprising leading lights from our communities. First held in 2007, the Honour Awards celebrates outstanding service and achievements within LGBTQ communities in NSW. It also…
Inaugural Awards Recognise Outstanding Achievements In LGBTQ Inclusion In Health And Wellbeing Sector
sector across the country. With a wide and an increasingly diverse range of organisations participating, we are seeing greater commitments to providing safer and more inclusive environments and experiences for…
New HIV Testing Initiative To Make It Easier For Chinese-Speaking Gay Men To Test Often
take control of your health.” The a[TEST] Chinese Clinic: Every Thursday 3pm-6.30pm, 414 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills. Book and more information at: endinghiv.org.au To download the Chinese (Simplified) version…
Take A CLOSER Look At Women’s Sexual Health This Mardi Gras
Director Karen Price explained that women in LGBTIQ communities don’t always benefit from the same level of sexual health promotion, testing and health care as their heterosexual counterparts. In addition,…
Anal Cancer Webinar Reduces Stigma Around Overlooked Disease
cancer, and their carers and families, and aims to raise further awareness of this overlooked disease across the broader Gay and Bisexual communities, and health professionals. Each year in Australia,…
HIV Gender Difference In The Spotlight
diagnosed women present with an AIDS-defining illness. “The evidence is now clear that the earlier HIV is diagnosed and the sooner combination anti-retroviral therapy is initiated the better the health…
New ACON Campaign Encourages LGBTQ People Who Smoke to Embark on Their Quit Journey
…in partnership with the Cancer Institute NSW. Tailored specifically for sexuality and gender diverse communities, the campaign – titled This Could Be the One – acknowledges the challenges of quitting…
ACON’s a[TEST] Clocks Up Over 42,000 HIV Tests in Five Years
all HIV tests in NSW between 2015-2019, it detected 13.4% of all HIV diagnoses among gay and bisexual men. The report – Evaluation of ACON’s community-based a[TEST] HIV and STI…
ACON Welcomes New Federal Funding For National HIV/STI Education
transmission in Australia. These funds are really important to add to the efforts of jurisdictions and communities who have been working hard to capitalise on the new scientific and technological…
Statement On Reasonable Precautions In Relation To Changes To The NSW Public Health Act
condition’ under Schedule 1 of the Act includes: Acute viral hepatitis Chlamydia Gonorrhoea Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection Lymphogranuloma Venerum (LGV) Shigellosis This…
Honour Awards Glitters With Star-Studded Line-Up Of Entertainers And Presenters
comprising community icons, showbiz stars and political figures – in lighting up this year’s awards ceremony. The Honour Awards celebrates outstanding service to, and achievements within, NSW’s LGBTI community. Now…
Supporting LGBTI health and wellbeing at Central West Pride March
supported by NSW’s leading HIV prevention, HIV support and LGBTI health organisation, ACON. Now in its fourth year, the Central West Pride March will celebrate the diverse LGBTI communities in…
Sporting Leaders and Icons Gather for First National Summit on LGBTQ Inclusion
Australian Sports Commission CEO and Olympic legend Kieran Perkins OAM will join delegates from across Australia when they will gather in Sydney in September for the first Pride…