HIV. Please join us and make a difference.” You can help raise funds for programs and services that are vital to ending the HIV epidemic by donating to ACON’s…
World AIDS Day A Time To Focus On Ending HIV
urging NSW residents to help raise funds for programs and services that are vital to ending the HIV epidemic by donating to ACON’s Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal. “Our volunteers…
New Mini-Docos Show What Healthy LGBTI Relationships Can Look Like
up about their relationships – what works for them, what challenges they have faced and how have they worked through these challenges Launching on Monday 11 December via ACON’s social…
ACON Grants Helping LGBTQ+ Community Groups Celebrate Pride Month
communities, this year’s ACON’s ‘Diversity Days’ grants scheme has been timed to mark the global celebration of sexuality and gender diverse communities during June’s Pride Month. Originally given out by…
Honour Awards 2023: Jason Om to Host NSW’s Leading LGBTQ Community Awards Celebration
also a gala fundraising event for ACON, NSW’s leading HIV and LGBTQ health organisation. A diverse mix of 35 finalists across nine categories covering the health, HIV, youth, community, business,…
ACON Grants Supporting Community Events Celebrating LGBTQ+ Diversity On IDAHOBT
Nicolas Parkhill says IDAHOBT events always provide a means by which community connection can be fostered and encouraged for sexuality and gender diverse communities in both metropolitan and regional areas….
ACON Campaign Video Shines Light On PrEP For Mandarin-Speaking Communities
effective it is, how easy it is to get, and different ways that PrEP can be taken.” “ACON thanks everyone in our communities across NSW for demonstrating their commitment to…
ACON Statement on the Arrest of Suspect in Scott Johnson Murder
made on 12 May: “While ACON cannot comment on the details of this arrest, this has been a very long and extraordinarily difficult process for Scott’s family, friends, and many…
LGBTI Health Issues Profiled At Mardi Gras Film Festival
again be involved with the Mardi Gras Film Festival and presenting this array of films,” ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill said. “The power of film, either through documentary, drama or comedy,…
#BreakTheBias: ACON Adds Voice To International Women’s Day 2022
Ahead of International Women’s Day 2022, ACON is calling all community members to celebrate the achievements of LGBTQ women, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality….
Critical Data From World’s Longest-Running Survey On LGBTQ Women’s Health Released
remains patchy,” Dr Mooney-Somers said. “SWASH provides unparalleled insights into the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ women in NSW and such important community-driven research has only been possible through successful…
Win $1000 By Entering LGBTI Art In The Honour Awards
activist, and leading LGBTI community figure for over two decades until her passing in 2010. Named in her honour, the award recognises visual art that expresses, interprets or explores issues…
LGBTI Seniors To Share Their Stories Of Life And Love
said LOVE Stories is a great opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the diversity, strength and resilience of rainbow seniors through creative story telling. “NSW has a…
Guide For Health Services On How To Support LGBTI People Through The Marriage Equality Debate Released
assist services to support members of the LGBTI community through what may be a distressing time. ACON, NSW’s leading HIV support, HIV prevention and LGBTI support organisation has long supported…
Supporting LGBTI Health and Wellbeing At First-Ever Newcastle Pride
Attendees to the inaugural Newcastle Pride will get access to resources and information on LGBTI health and wellbeing through a range of activities delivered by NSW’s leading HIV…
ACON Face Masks to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19
NSW’s leading health organisation for people of diverse sexualities and genders, ACON, has released branded face masks to support LGBTQ communities in protecting themselves and others from COVID-19….
IDAHOT 2017 Community Grants To Help Promote Rainbow Families And Combat LGBTI Discrimination
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) on Wednesday, May 17. Given the proximity of dates and shared values, IDAHOT and International Family Equality Day (IFED) have joined forces…
LGBTQ People Experiencing Domestic and Family Violence Face Unique Challenges: Report
or drawing upon a victim’s experience of discrimination and internalised homophobia. The report has been published by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS), stemming from a collaborative research…
Forum To Explore Impact of COVID-19 on Trans and Gender Diverse Communities
healthy, connecting with communities, and understanding issues experienced by TGD people during the pandemic. Hosted by Teddy Cook, ACON’s Manager, Trans and Gender Diverse Health Equity and Liz Duck-Chong, ACON’s…
New Documentary Shares Story of Trans Woman Affirming Her Gender at 82
for genital reconstruction surgery, but must deal with the reality and challenges of transitioning into a Christian-run nursing home in a conservative coastal community instead. “This is a deeply moving…