ensure the EPIC study is a success. We commend NSW Health Minster Jillian Skinner for her vision and commitment in relation to ending HIV transmission in NSW by 2020. Once…
Bingay Shifts To New Monthly Format
all done and dusted by 10pm which leaves plenty of time for some extra fun.” When: Thursday 18 June, 7pm for a 7:30pm start Where: Upstairs at The Shift, 85…
Get vaccinated, stay home, stay safe: A message from ACON during the lockdown
our normal routines, can be very stressful. But we’ve all been here before. We’ve all shown tremendous resilience, care and compassion throughout the entirety of this pandemic. With unity, determination…
World AIDS Day 2018: Be Part Of The Red Ribbon Appeal
involved, visit: www.redribbonappeal.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 …
Get Healthy At The ACON Zone At Mardi Gras Fair Day
work to improve the health of our community, celebrate our diversity and commemorate our heritage. Our staff and volunteers will be on hand throughout the day to also provide information…
Community Stars Set To Shine At Honour Awards
receive the ACON President’s Award for service to the LGBTI community. And many community leaders will be attending including high profile marriage equality advocate Tiernan Brady, new Human Rights Commissioners…
Maintaining Momentum Towards Ending HIV In Wake Of COVID Pandemic
sex with men were diagnosed with HIV, a decrease of 34 per cent compared to the average for the last five years. This large decline in HIV diagnoses suggests there was reduced…
Statement from the Community: NSW Apology for Historical Convictions of LGBTQ+ People
of them young gay men, lost to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. But our community organisations grew, and we learnt to work together for our own safety, health and happiness, particularly as…
$1000 Prize For Visual Arts Honour Award Winner
Cayte was an accomplished photographer, artist, filmmaker, social activist, and leading LGBTI community figure for over two decades until her passing in 2010. Named in her honour, the award recognisies…
Talking Breast Health With Lesbian, Bisexual And Queer Women
the most common form of cancer among women, with 1 in 8 women diagnosed by their 85th birthday, meaning 42 Australian women find out they have breast cancer every day….
Community consultations on trans and gender diverse health
and Wagga Wagga. The meetings will identify key issues and priorities for improving the health and wellbeing of TGD communities. Discussions from the meetings will inform the development of ACON’s…
New Campaign Showcases The Power Of Healthy LGBTQ Relationships
Showcasing positive representations of the diverse range of relationships that exist in LGBTQ communities, and promoting what healthy relationships can look like, are the focus of a new…
Community Health Update: MPOX Cases Increase, Pop-Up Clinics Open
arms, chest, back, and legs. The appearance can range from pimples to blisters. If you experience symptoms, contact your doctor or local sexual health provider by telephone before visiting. How…
HIV Leader To Be Honoured At LGBTI Community Service Awards
HIV and AIDS for 25 years and has worked in a variety of professional and volunteer roles in both the community, clinical and research sectors. Ms Crooks has steered the…
ACON Launches Northern Rivers Flood Appeal
coordination to link our communities to local resources and information, including financial assistance and accommodation. “But we’d like to do more, for more people. This is why we need your…
This HIV Testing Week, Testing Doesn’t Have To Be A Drag
Sydney-favourite drag queen and community leader Maxi Shield, and follows her high-camp journey through a sexual health check-up at a]TEST] Oxford St, the state’s most popular community-based testing centre for…
Targeted Monkeypox (MPXV) Vaccination Program to Commence in NSW
being led by NSW Health with ACON providing support. There is significant global demand for this vaccine. NSW has received a limited supply from the Commonwealth Government. Because of this…
‘We Thank You’: Honour Awards Video Series Pays Tribute to LGBTQ COVID-19 Heroes
Organised by ACON, the Honour Awards is NSW’s premier LGBTQ community awards event, acknowledging outstanding service and achievements by sexuality and gender diverse people and organisations. First held in 2007,…
Strong Efforts Continue To List HIV Prevention Drug On PBS Following Deferment
prevention and LGBTI health organisation – has committed to continuing to advocate for affordable access to the ground-breaking HIV prevention drug. PrEP is an antiretroviral treatment taken by HIV negative…
ACON Launches New Online Hub to Prevent Suicide in LGBTQ+ Communities
A digital suicide prevention hub to reduce suicidality and suicide attempts in sexuality and gender diverse communities in NSW has been launched by the state’s leading LGBTQ health…