to provide advice on issues relating to alcohol, drugs, harm reduction and health promotion. For more information or to make a booking, please contact your nearest ACON office Join The…
National First Database Documents Over 30 Years Of LGBTI Health Campaigns
trust of our community and organisational partners.” To view the new campaigns database, please visit: www.aconcampaigns.org.au ENDS | *LGBTI = lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex For…
Spotlight On Corporate LGBTI Inclusion In Australia’s Largest Employee Survey
organisation’s LGBTI inclusion efforts, to determine views on current initiatives, the impact within their workplaces and the overall message of diversity and inclusion. The survey has been conducted by Pride…
Recognising Athletes, Clubs and Organisations for LGBTQ Inclusion at the Annual Pride in Sport Awards
Purchas said. The awards, hosted by former Australian professional tennis player Casey Dellacqua, featured keynote speakers from experts within the industry, as well as the much-anticipated award ceremony. Acting Pride…
Meet Candidates And Discuss Your Issues At LGBTQ NSW Election Forum
total absence, of appropriate services for people of diverse sexualities and gender identities in NSW, and given the health gaps experience by our communities, we are looking to the next…
‘Be Vigilant and Monitor for Symptoms’: ACON Statement on MPXV (Monkeypox)
panic and take decisions that are good for our health and our communities’ health. “Our experience over the past two years of living through the pandemic demonstrates how effective our…
Asian Gay Men Encouraged To Participate In Major Sexual Health Survey
2021, go to www.gayams.org.au. 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…
Shining A Light On LGBTQ Health At Hay Mardi Gras
local rainbow community gathering. Saturday sees the festivities continue, with a street parade and fair day, followed by the Heaven on Earth party in the evening, where audiences will be…
Australian LGBTI Sporting Inclusion Body Welcomes Decision Taken By Rugby Australia and NSW Rugby Union
Pride in Sport commends Rugby Australia and NSW Rugby Union for the decisive action taken in the wake of homophobic and transphobic comments made by rugby player Israel…
Anti-Smoking Campaign Takes Innovative Approach To Tackling Tobacco Among Lesbian, Bisexual And Queer Women
important step for ACON. We’ve long wanted to do more to address health issues for women in our communities and we are extremely grateful to the Cancer Institute NSW for…
Out of the Blue Aims to Tackle Stigma Associated with Men’s Mental Health Issues
Digital Environments) Project includes six smaller projects going into digital environments to combat the stigma associated with men seeking assistance for mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Out…
Community Consultations To Explore GBTIQ Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
and/or RSVP for the community consultation at: sayitoutloud.org.au/sorting-it-out ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications E: dalexander@acon.org.au T: (02) 9206 2044 M: 0428 477…
HIV Dental Alert
to ensure health and hygiene standards are adhered to. For further advice and information please refer to the the joint statement issued by NSW Health & the Dental Council of…
Celebrate LGBTQ Community Heroes in NSW: Honour 2024 Nominations Now Open
services for the community. Nominations are open across nine categories: health, entertainment, community, HIV, media, business, visual arts, youth, and community service. Submissions can be made through the Honour Awards…
New HIV Prevention Campaign Redefines ‘Safe Sex’
ourselves and our partners from HIV. “Having these options is a tremendously exciting development in terms of HIV prevention because by combining their use we may be able to deliver…
ACON Vice-President Recognised With Order Of Australia Honour
serves as a wonderful example of the power of acceptance and inclusion. “Andrew has been an incredible advocate for our community and we congratulate him on receiving this very well…
ACON Opposes NSW Government Moves To Legislate Mandatory HIV Testing
and other blood borne viruses (BBV) in NSW. The model proposed by the NSW Government will also give Police, Corrections and other officers the power to determine when testing occurs….
Grants Awarded To IDAHOBIT 2018 Community Groups Recognising LGBTI Allies
during the campaign for marriage equality, alliances are critical in our fight for equality and social justice. “IDAHOBIT is a great opportunity to bring together our communities to celebrate inclusion…
ACON Establishes New Trans And Gender Diverse Health Advisory Group
sought through an Expression of Interest process, which is now open, with the goal of achieving a diverse representation of ethnicities, backgrounds and cultural experiences. TGD community members who are…
Imagining HIV In 2030: Exploring Possible Futures And Charting A Path Forward
ongoing developments and advances in HIV prevention, treatment and care.” Imagining HIV in 2030 was launched at a community forum at the Eternity Playhouse in Darlinghurst on Tuesday 20 August….