of Australia’s history into sharp focus over the next two weeks, ACON and Waverley Council have announced that the memorial project will soon enter into a comprehensive community engagement phase….
NSW’s Largest LBQ Women’s Festival Coming Soon For Mardi Gras
helps us deliver our message in a community environment during Mardi Gras – and it just wonderful to be the major sponsor for this event.” Ms Price concluded by adding,…
New Funding To Address Problematic Substance Among LGBTIQ People
available, at the right time.” Dr Moore says. For more information on our support services, visit www.acon.org.au/what-we-are-here-for/alcohol-drugs/ ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications Officer…
Pride In Sport And Alex Blackwell Statements On Fox Sports And Megan Barnard
In response to offensive comments made by Fox Sports reporter Tom Morris, Pride in Sport, the national not-for-profit program that supports Australian sporting organisations and clubs in all…
Pride In Sport Statement On Adelaide United FC Player Josh Cavallo
In response to Adelaide United Football Club’s Josh Cavallo coming out publicly as gay, Pride in Sport, the national not-for-profit program that supports Australian sporting organisations and clubs…
NSW’s LGBTI Community Awards Event Cancelled for 2020 Due to COVID-19
– especially during the era of COVID. “We know there are some incredible people and organisations in our communities doing amazing things helping others during these difficult and challenging times,”…
Gay Men Urged To Take Care Over Antibiotic Resistant Shigella
of Shigella can be worse for people with compromised immune systems, such as those with HIV, and this may result in hospitalisation,” he said. NSW Health Medical Epidemiologist Dr Christine…
ACON Small Grants Scheme Supports Community Events Commemorating IDAHOBIT 2019
A host of community events and initiatives across NSW will mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), which this year flies under the global theme…
Grants Awarded To IDAHOBIT 2018 Community Groups Recognising LGBTI Allies
Celebrating LGBTI allies is the focus of a wide range of community events across NSW during May, held in commemoration of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and…
Ending HIV Tent Is Back In Broken Hill
Health District, ACON, NSW’s the state’s leading organisation for community health, inclusion and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders, will have trained peers on-site throughout the festival…
Red Ribbon Appeal 2020 Goes Virtual: Do It Your Way This World AIDS Day
All funds raised from the Red Ribbon Appeal goes towards community-led initiatives in HIV prevention, education, advocacy, care and support delivered by ACON. In the wake of COVID-19 and ongoing…
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with HIV. As an organisation that was born out of crisis, we know what it takes to ensure our communities are healthy, safe, supported and connected. Today, in the face…
In Loving Memory: Alan Brotherton
more than 30 years, Alan made a significant contribution to improving the lives of LGBTI people and people affected by HIV here in Australia and throughout the world. In response…
Pride in Sport Statement on Manly Sea Eagles Pride Jersey
have had concerns and felt hurt by the media commentary around this issue. Conversation, education and building understanding are key to respectfully moving forward on these important discussions in our…
Australia’s Top 20 Employers For LGBTI Inclusion Announced
May 20, Patron of Pride in Diversity the Hon Michael Kirby AC said: “Once again we come together to acknowledge the progress being made in Australia in inclusion and non-discrimination…
Red Ribbon Appeal 2023: Go Red and Make a Difference This World AIDS Day
…learn about HIV, reflect on how far treatment and prevention efforts have come, remember those lost to the virus and stand in solidarity with people living with HIV. “We have…
Giant Condom And Bondi Blow Ups Give Sydney Some Pink Bits For Mardi Gras
supporting the health of Sydneysiders in this way.” ENDS *LGBTI = lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex For more information please contact: Michael Badorrek, ACON Marketing, Communications and Fundraising…
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…ACON offices and sites: Do not visit if you are undergoing the self-isolation period or have been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 Do not visit if you are…
Recognising Athletes, Clubs and Organisations for LGBTQ Inclusion at the Annual Pride in Sport Awards
making their respective sports more inclusive of LGBTQ people on and off the field, with six community awards also being handed out. The awards showcase the results of the Pride…
Out of the Blue Aims to Tackle Stigma Associated with Men’s Mental Health Issues
the Centre for Social Research in Health (CSRH) at UNSW, creative agency Liquorice as well as community partners GAMMA NSW and Living Positive Victoria to embark on a two year…