A diverse and inspirational mix of 34 people and organisations are set to vie for honours at NSW’s annual awards for service to the LGBTI* community. Now in…
What We’re Here For: Safety & Inclusion
more at www.bondimemorial.com.au Read the NSW Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ Hate Crimes here Online Safety Resources Safe Social Networks: A Guide to Resisting Racism and Queerphobia Online Safe…
HIV Prevention & Support: HIV Prevention
to get tested for HIV at least twice a year, as this is the only way that undiagnosed infections can be decreased and access to treatment can be increased 2)…
Finalists Announced For 2015 Honour Awards
person (inc. quality wines and beers, delicious canapés and fabulous entertainment) INFO/TIX: www.honourawards.com.au Community Partners Aurora Group | Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association | Sydney Gay and Lesbian…
Support & Services: Sexual Health
HIV and STI screening services for gay men in Sydney. To find out more or to make an appointment to get tested, please visit www.atest.org.au. Find out about ACON’s testing…
ACON Events For 2017 World AIDS Day
Dr Sussex Inlet on World AIDS Day. Donations can also be made at www.redribbonappeal.org.au. ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications Officer E: dalexander@acon.org.au …
‘HIV Does Not Get Passed On Through Saliva’: Health Experts Reiterate Concerns With Mandatory Blood Testing Laws
police the power to force people who come into contact with frontline workers to get tested for HIV and other blood borne virus, even in cases of spitting, which carry…
What We’re Here For: Policy & Research
us better understand our communities’ needs, design effective programs and advocate for policy change to improve health outcomes. We believe that people in our communities should be meaningfully included in…
Major Sporting Codes Sign Up For New System To Measure LGBTI Inclusion
is an initiative of the Australian Human Rights Commission, the Australian Sports Commission and a legacy of the Bingham Cup Sydney 2014 (the world cup of gay rugby). In addition,…
Australia’s First National DFV Digital Resource for LGBTQ+ Communities Goes Live
provides comprehensive and inclusive information for LGBTQ+ communities around the country affected by domestic and family violence and sexual assault. It focuses on building healthy relationships and features tips, assessment…
Equality champions and rights defenders recognised at 2018 Honour Awards
that recognises outstanding community service. One of Australia’s first gay and lesbian political organisations, CAMP Inc played a pivotal role in raising the visibility of the LGBTI community in NSW…
Who We’re Here For: Asian Gay Men
impact of HIV and STIs among Asian gay men in NSW Understanding and addressing health and wellbeing issues which are specific to Asian gay men in NSW Strengthening the community…
Report into Experiences of Greater Western Sydney LGBTQ+ Communities Released
mainstream health and community services for many decades. Research around the world has consistently shown that health services often under serve and in not being inclusive may marginalise people of…
Honour 2022: Finalists announced for NSW’s annual LGBTQ community service awards
causes, charities and communities. Jason Om: For his work as a broadcast journalist, author and speaker in elevating under-represented voices in the media. Roz Bellamy: For their work as editor-in-chief…
Domestic and Family Violence
here to download Domestic and Family Violence Support Services For more information or to undertake a brief intake assessment, please contact your nearest ACON office or to enquire about…
Equality Champions And Rights Defenders Honoured At Annual LGBTIQ Community Awards
people and groups recognised last night at the Honour Awards in Sydney. Over 350 people came together at the Ivy Ballroom to celebrate LGBTIQ community members whose work have made…
Our Events For WORLD AIDS DAY
Maitland Rd Islington and at selected businesses, community organisations and schools in the lead up to and on World AIDS Day. Donations can also be made online at www.redribbonappeal.org.au. And…
Who We’re Here For: Young Gay Men
to as combination prevention. This includes the use of condoms, PrEP and/or choosing partners with an undetectable viral load (UVL). Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is the use…
Who We’re Here For: Women
services delivered by caring people who genuinely understand the health issues affecting women in LGBTQ communities. If you’re a member of the LGBTQ community and you need safe sex supplies,…
HIV Prevention & Support: Support & Services
etc) are also able to access the Service. Our product list is based on advice from dieticians, HIV/AIDS practitioners and naturopaths. We also take into consideration our community’s input/suggestions. The…