the annual awards are Australia’s oldest and most prestigious international accolades for design and innovation. Commenting on the award, ACON’s Manager for Trans & Gender Diverse Health Equity Teddy Cook said that the recognition was important…
People with Disability: Unsuccessful NDIS Application – What’s Next
NDIS access request is declined, it doesn’t mean that you don’t qualify or wouldn’t benefit from support and remember, it’s not personal. If your initial application for the NDIS is…
New Paper Highlights Impact Of HIV On Asian Gay Men In NSW
testing and Australia’s migration policies for people with HIV To download a copy of the paper please visit: www.acon.org.au/what-we-are-here-for/policy-research/ ACON’s Asian Gay Men’s Project The Asian Gay Men’s Project…
New Sexual Health Service For Trans And Gender Diverse People
community that we hope will reduce the barriers TGD people experience accessing health and wellbeing services, and to ensure the dignity, care and autonomy we deserve. “Inspired by our a]TEST]…
TGA Licencing Decision Over Ground-Breaking HIV Prevention Drug A Great Step Forward
policy leadership at the state level from NSW Health Minster Jillian Skinner, including through the development and funding of the EPIC-NSW study which has scope for 3,700 people to commence…
Volunteers Needed For Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal
and to register visit: www.redribbonappeal.org.au ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill says the event is the organisation’s most important fundraising activity for the year: “The money we raise through the Ending HIV…
COVID-19 Update: Casual Sex and Sex On Premises Venues
infection. Each venue will be required to complete and display their COVID Safe plan in their venues. While the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 is to not engage…
EPIC Potential For Latest Game-Changer in HIV Prevention
Expanded PrEP Implementation in Communities (EPIC-NSW) study aims to increase understanding of the potential for PrEP to drive down new HIV infections. By making PrEP accessible to 3700 people in…
Landmark Report Into NSW Trans History Released For Trans Day Of Visibility
to help mark today’s International Trans Day of Visibility. Produced for ACON and the Gender Centre, the report by historian Professor Noah Riseman from the Australian Catholic University details NSW’s…
Record Low New Cases Of HIV In NSW
and we’ll move closer to our collective goal of virtually ending HIV transmission in NSW by 2020. “We thank the NSW government for its commitment in leading the way for…
ACON Coronavirus (COVID-19) Statement
credible source. It is most important that we stay informed, don’t panic and take decisions that are good for your health and our communities’ health. We know how to look…
Ending HIV Tent Is Back In Broken Hill
Health District, ACON, NSW’s the state’s leading organisation for community health, inclusion and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders, will have trained peers on-site throughout the festival…
Jennifer Westacott Becomes LGBTI Inclusion Program Patron
found via www.prideinclusionprograms.com.au 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…
ACON Marks 30 Years Of Community Care
courage, empathy, diversity, equality, adaptability, partnership and community which have guided the work of ACON through the last 30 years.” “It’s been an incredible journey for us, but of course…
Landmark Study Proves Benefit of Immediate HIV Treatment
survival and prevents serious illness, including major cardiovascular events, cancer, renal and liver disease by more than 50% among those on treatment compared to those on deferred treatment. Importantly, the…
Honour Your LGBTI Heroes And Win Free Tickets To Awards Gala
Is there an LGBTI community member you admire, or a person or organisation you know that has helped the LGBTI community and deserves to be recognised for their…
We Combine Health and Hounds This Mardi Gras Fair Day
out of the sun and relax in the comfort of the ACON chillout garden. Visitors will also be able to go barking mad for the revamped Doggywood as we take the…
New Funding To Improve Cancer Outcomes For LGBTQ People
incredibly important next step for the partnership between ACON and the Cancer Institute NSW, and our work in addressing cancer within sexuality and gender diverse communities. We are extremely grateful…
Byron Bay Holding The Man Charity Screening To Help End HIV
screening of the highly anticipated film will take place at the Palace Cinema in Byron Bay on Sunday 23 August and will be a fundraiser for ACON, New South Wales’…
ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill Receives Order of Australia Honour
with HIV, and to healthcare delivery. In a career spanning more than three decades, Mr Parkhill has been a staunch advocate for the health and wellbeing of people in HIV-positive…