We know there’s a lot of sorrow in our communities at the moment and people are feeling distressed by recent events. Our hearts go out to all who…
New Online Initiative to Support Older LGBTQ+ People Remain Active and Connected
NSW. “We know from both research and our work with older people in our communities that many face unique challenges in accessing healthcare and organised sport. Given the link between…
Alfie Arcuri And Matthew Mitcham Set To Dazzle At 2017 Honour Awards
The Honour Awards celebrates outstanding service to, and achievements within, NSW’s LGBTI community. Now in its eleventh year, the awards are also a gala fundraising event for LGBTI…
What We’re Here For: Palliative Care Support
…our dying process will be quick or drawn out. However, we can understand what a terminal illness is, what is palliative care and who can be included in our palliative…
Dealing with stress and anxiety during COVID-19: Tips on staying strong and resilient
may lead to stress and anxiety for some of us. Feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions during times like these is totally understandable. Coping with distress and fear in a healthy…
Rainbow Seniors: Get Ready For Some Afternoon Delight Across NSW
as well as a selection of LGBTI themed short films followed by a delicious afternoon tea, networking and access to local community health information. Tab Hunter Confidential is about the…
Get vaccinated, stay home, stay safe: A message from ACON during the lockdown
The thoughts of all of us at ACON are with our communities, along with everyone in broader NSW, impacted by the lockdown and the subsequent extension announced today….
RENT Preview To Be Fundraiser For ACON’s HIV Services
$80 per person (inc cast & crew after party) INFO/TIX: www.hayestheatre.com.au Hayes Theatre Co is a dedicated music theatre and cabaret venue in Potts Point….
New Documentary Shares Story of Trans Woman Affirming Her Gender at 82
…have deep and far-reaching impact in creating awareness and understanding of the issues facing trans and gender diverse (TGD) people. ACON is committed to supporting TGD people and we will…
$100K Of Auction Bargains Up For Grabs At Honour Awards
www.honourawards.com.au Community Partners: ACON | Aurora Group | Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association | Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras | SX Magazine | Event Partners:…
2018 IDAHOBIT Grants To Celebrate LGBTI Community Allies
theme for IDAHOBIT 2018 is ‘Alliances for Solidarity’, which aims to acknowledge the important need for LGBTI people and their allies in the broader community to continue to work together…
ACON President Appointed to Lead Global Movement for Universal Health Coverage
to ensure that we build bridges across geographies and sectors in doing so,” Dr Koonin said. “We will only be successful if all of us – communities and civil society,…
Virtual Forum to Explore LGBTQ Resilience in the Face of COVID-19
well as deliver messages on keeping safe, accessing support and staying connected. The panel features a range of clinical experts, health care professionals and prominent community members, including: Panda Cheong,…
Special Commission Of Inquiry Into LGBTIQ Hate Crimes Welcomed By Leading LGBTQ Health Organisation
powers to compel witnesses, follow up on leads, and investigate the suspected involvement of police in some of the acts of reported violence.” Parkhill added: “It will need to uncover…
Critical Data From World’s Longest-Running Survey On LGBTQ Women’s Health Released
test, despite the vast majority being sexually active. In 2018, SWASH also undertook its first ever regional analysis, collecting data from LGBTQ women and non-binary people in the Northern Rivers…
Border Pride Fair Day: Albury-Wodonga Celebrates LGBTIQ Pride and Diversity
Albury More info: www.facebook.com/events/1830316580335759/ ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications E: dalexander@acon.org.au T: +61 (02) 9206 2044 M: +61 (0)428 477 042…
People with Disability: Is NDIS right for you
What is the NDIS, and is it right for me? “Navigating the system is so tiring but it is worth it. I know it seems really intimidating but…
ACON Welcomes ‘Yes’ Result And Calls On Australian Government To Legislate For Same-Sex Marriage
LGBTI Australians. The longer politicians continue to deny people the right to marry, the longer they will prevent many in LGBTI communities from fulfilling healthy and happy lives. “We know…
HIV Testing Is Back On The Bus And Heading To Broken Hill
testing more accessible and less threatening. “About 10 per cent of HIV infections in NSW are undiagnosed so knowing your HIV status is important as it means you can take…
LGBTQ People Experiencing Domestic and Family Violence Face Unique Challenges: Report
Domestic and family violence (DFV) in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) communities often go unrecognised due to the “heterosexual face” of DFV, new research has found. …