those who were supposed to protect us let us down (as a Special Commission of Inquiry would much later find). We carried whistles to ward off attackers and the Dykes…
New HIV Testing Campaign For Hunter New England
often, and we hope this new helps address these issues.” To view the new campaign, please visit: www.endinghiv.org.au/hne campaign ENDS *LGBTI = lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex…
Support & Services: Workplace Inclusion
understand the importance of LGBTI inclusion and to map out a strategy that will enable you to successfully work towards best practice. For more information click here to visit the…
Play BINGAY & Win A Snow Holiday
Thursday 20 August to Tuesday 25 August. For more information check out the Points of Difference Events website: www.pointsofdifference.com/FFST Media Enquiries: Andrew Hamadanian, ACON Media & Communication Officer E: ahamadanian@acon.org.au…
NSW LGBTI Political Allies To Be Honoured For United Action
…wines and beers, delicious canapés) INFO/TIX: www.honourawards.com.au Community Partners: ACON | Aurora Group | Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association | Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras |…
Come & Celebrate Bingay’s Shriek Sixteenth Birthday!
Join us if you dare this October at Bingay Fright Night and help us celebrate our Shriek Sixteenth birthday! We have plenty of surprises in store so expect…
Latest News: June News 2015
months. Our community-based testing facilities are staffed by gay men and in places easily accessed by gay men, and offer free and fast HIV testing in a welcoming and culturally…
We Are Seeking Volunteers For The 2015 Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal
out. And if you work in a large company, you can encourage all your colleagues to get involved through a community service initiative. If you want to help sell ribbons…
Bingay Shifts To New Monthly Format
…Sydney institution, Bingay is gay bingo which means there’s classic disco tunes, weird rules and penalties, outrageous antics, hilarious repartee, deliciously lewd bingo calls, and prizes that range from the…
Landmark Study Proves Benefit of Immediate HIV Treatment
survival and prevents serious illness, including major cardiovascular events, cancer, renal and liver disease by more than 50% among those on treatment compared to those on deferred treatment. Importantly, the…
IDAHOT 2015
will develop on behalf of the Human Rights Commission and Australian Sports Commission. It will seek to highlight best practice in LGBTI inclusion in sporting organisations and hopefully lead to…
ACON Vice-President Recognised With Order Of Australia Honour
by successfully addressing homophobia and transphobia both on and off the field. “His insightful understanding of community, and his skills and expertise in engagement, have not only served ACON well…
Statement From ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill In Response to the NSW Coroner’s Ruling On Scott Johnson Case
has fuelled unprecedented public speculation. It occurred during a time when homophobic violence and suspected gay hate murders were rife in Sydney, compounded by a sense of police lethargy, lack…
ACON Commends Retiring NSW Health Minister
approaches to HIV prevention, helping to create and implement the policy framework that supports NSW‘s contemporary response to HIV. “Minister Skinner has been an incredible ally for people and communities…
LGBTI Workplace Inclusion Initiative Launches In Regional Australia
all their employees, irrespective of their distance from head office. “Pride in Diversity works across a community of 250 member organisations, and supports employers across Australia – including those in…
Celebrate with pride, celebrate for ACON and raise funds for LGBTQ health
LGBTQ health by signing up to ACON’s new community fundraising platform, Celebrate With Pride. Launched in 2023, Celebrate With Pride invites individuals, groups and organisations to transform their festivities into…
The Bookshop Darlinghurst’s Les McDonald to be Honoured for Over 40 Years of Service
our communities, as well as a place to find information, support and connection. “Les has also been deeply committed to partnership and community development, particularly during the most difficult years…
$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…
Rapid HIV Testing To Pop Up At Broken Heel Festival
celebrate with outback communities and for festival goers to get a fast, free and confidential test in a community setting,“ he said. ACON was established 30 years ago as a…
TV Stars To Shine At Honour Awards
the event. They’ll join the 30 finalists and over 300 guests for an inspirational evening that recognises outstanding achievements within or contributions to NSW’s LGBTI community. The awards are also…