26 March Venue: SBW Stables Theatre, 10 Nimrod St, Darlinghurst, Sydney Tickets: www.griffintheatre.com.au For more information please contact: Michael Badorrek, ACON Marketing, Communications and Fundraising Manager E: mbadorrek@acon.org.au T: +61…
This Is Oz Reboot Puts LGBTI Inclusion In A New Frame
it much easier for participants to submit pictures or videos of themselves with messages that challenge homophobia/transphobia or celebrate diversity and social inclusion. To get involved, all participants need to…
ACON Launches Northern Rivers Flood Crisis Support Service
will be available for sexuality and gender diverse communities impacted by the disaster. In announcing the new service, ACON’s Deputy CEO Karen Price said: “We know these events impact everyone…
The Bookshop Darlinghurst’s Les McDonald to be Honoured for Over 40 Years of Service
was surprised and delighted. Community has always been important to me personally and professionally. To be acknowledged by ACON is something I’m extremely grateful for.” Les retired in early 2024 with The…
Sydney’s Original Drag Bingo Relaunches At New Home
and appeal to all ages. So come along with your grandmas, granddads, mums and dads and I guarantee we will have them shamelessly dancing in the aisles. “It’s a hugely…
ACON Continues Commitment to National Reconciliation with Second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
this has devastating impacts for all of the community.” “This RAP provides a roadmap for ACON to deepen their understanding of our unique cultures and lived experiences so that we…
LGBTQ Communities Uniting Against Breast Cancer On Show At Pop-Up Photography Exhibition
work of award-winning photographer, Nicola Bailey, who was engaged by ACON as photographer-in-residence to document the campaign. Throughout the development and implementation of Our United Front, Nicola engaged with LGBTQ…
New Online Initiative to Support Older LGBTQ+ People Remain Active and Connected
negative health impacts that discrimination and prejudice experienced by many LGBTQ+ people have had on them over their lifetimes. This is compounded by a general disconnect from organised sport and…
ACON Welcomes New Federal Funding For National HIV/STI Education
tendering process through which we made a joint submission. The funding will enable us and VAC to develop, produce and promote a range of online educational resources for gay men…
ENDING HIV: Undetectable – The Game Changer
the [TREAT EARLY] Campaign was launched by the NSW Health Minister, Jillian Skinner MP in February. Developed with clinicians, researchers and community representatives, the campaign promotes the individual health benefits…
Nominate Your LGBTI Community Heroes For Honour
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 efforts?…
New LGBTI Inclusion Training Website Launched
NSW’s leading LGBTI health organisation ACON is launching a new offering for health professionals and organisations seeking to improve their inclusion practices to better serve the needs to…
What We’re Here For: Palliative Care Support
of our LGBTQ+ communities, the grieving process may be complicated by stigma and prejudice. There are many ways you, the LGBTQ+ community and diverse cultures can recognise your loss. Caring…
New Government Resource A Missed Opportunity To Address LGBTI Bullying
discrimination experienced by LGBTI youth. “Bullying is an acute problem for young LGBTI people and this resource does not respond to their unique needs,” Mr Parkhill said. “Of concern is…
Free vaccinations against HPV for NSW gay men and MSM
human papillomavirus (HPV) and the possible development of anal cancer, via a course of free vaccinations being made available for a limited time by NSW Health. Until 31 December 2018,…
RENT Preview To Be Fundraiser For ACON’s HIV Services
Director Shaun Rennie says he and his team are thrilled to be partnering with ACON (formerly the AIDS Council of NSW) and raising money for services that support people living…
NSW LGBTI Political Allies To Be Honoured For United Action
ACON President’s Award for their ongoing commitment to legislative reforms that benefit LGBTI people and their families. The Group’s members have worked together to successfully advocate for a range of…
$100K Of Auction Bargains Up For Grabs At Honour Awards
range of their original lithographs, etchings and mixed media prints by the most celebrated artists of the modern era will be available including works by Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Pablo…
Afternoon Delight Returns For Older LGBTQ People
is a free community event on 3 April, 2-5pm at Event Cinemas George St, for older LGBTQ people, their family and their friends – young and old, and bookings are…
ACON Commuty Health Update on MPXV (monkeypox) | 23 May 2022
not been previously described as a sexually transmitted infection but it can spread in sexual networks through direct contact during sex or clothing and bedding used by someone with MPXV….