and dogs. Entry is FREE so register now at: www.doggywood.org.au Our CEO Nicolas Parkhill says pets provide an important source of love and support for many people in the LGBTI…
Maintaining Momentum Towards Ending HIV In Wake Of COVID Pandemic
to ‘live with COVID’, we must ensure our communities maintain high testing rates, continue to use HIV prevention methods such as PrEP and Undetectable Viral Load, and initiate treatment as…
Wearing It Purple To Celebrate Our LGBTI Youth
mental health,” Dr Koonin said. “That’s why ACON commends efforts to increase the safety, health and wellbeing of young people in our communities. Initiatives like Wear It Purple and programs…
Who We’re Here For: Intersex People
intersex ally by raising the visibility of intersex community priorities, as articulated in the Darlington Statement, and deferring to intersex-led organisations such as Intersex Peer Support Australia (IPSA) and Intersex Human Rights Australia (IHRA)….
ACON CEO Statement Regarding Release Of NSW 2016 HIV Data
is interesting to note – importantly for the LGBTI community in 2016 – is that gay men and men who have sex with men made up 259 of the total…
Queen Of Ireland Screening To Raise Funds For Marriage Equality
exclusive pre-release screening of the internationally acclaimed film about Irish drag superstar and high profile marriage equality advocate Panti Bliss will take place at the Dendy Newtown cinema on Tuesday…
Access To PrEP Expanded In NSW
involved, please visit: www.endinghiv.org.au/nsw/epic ENDS *LGBTI = lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex Media contact: Andrew Hamadanian, ACON Media and Communication Officer T: (02) 9206 2044 E: ahamadanian@acon.org.au M: 0419 555 768…
LGBTI Training For Riverina Services
Thursday 16 February DENILIQUIN: Thursday 4 May For further information and to register, please visit www.acon.org.au/LGBTIAOD ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications…
Human Rights Report Shows Homophobic & Transphobic Violence Still A Problem
the workplace. Commenting, Nicolas Parkhill, ACON CEO, said: “While there has been significant movement and change in regards to social attitudes and laws around the LGBTI community, this report reinforces…
LGBTI Health Issues Profiled At Mardi Gras Film Festival
Drug Service. For more information and to book tickets please visit: www.queerscreen.org.au ENDS For more information please contact: Michael Badorrek, ACON Marketing, Communications and Fundraising Manager E: mbadorrek@acon.org.au T: +61…
‘We Thank You’: Honour Awards Video Series Pays Tribute to LGBTQ COVID-19 Heroes
thank you for your patience and understanding. ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications E: dalexander@acon.org.au T: (02) 9206 2044 M: 0428 477 042…
Get Involved: Life in Colour
Life in Colour – LGBTQ+ Art Prize & Virtual Exhibition ACON, as an LGBTQ+ peer-based organisation, and our event partners, The City of Newcastle and Awabakal Ltd, understand…
a[TEST] Oxford Street Turns 2: Celebrates 10,000 HIV Tests
service underwent an expansion to increase client capacity and create opportunities to diversify services into the future. A future that is now more secure, with funding for the service secured…
Concern Rises Over Worsening Shigella Outbreak
NSW Health’s Communicable Diseases Branch are particularly troubled as the organism can develop antibiotic resistance. So far this year several cases have already resulted in hospitalisation and there is concern…
Enter Your Art In The Honour Awards To Win $1000
– 11pm COST: $85 per person (inc. quality wines and beers, delicious canapés & entertainment) INFO/TIX: www.honourawards.com.au Community Partners: Aurora Group | Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association |…
Breakthrough HIV Test Allows Blood Sample To Be Collected At Home
presenting with a late diagnosis. “We estimate that up to 10% of HIV cases in NSW are undiagnosed and it’s these people, who are unaware of their status, who need…
Pride In Sport Statement On Rugby Australia Decision To Terminate Israel Folau Contract
that homophobia and transphobia will not be tolerated in Rugby Union. The views of Mr Folau on LGBTQ people do not reflect community standards and expectations. Such statements work against…
ACON Statement On NSW PrEP Seroconversion Case
has been supported by friends and community since his diagnosis. We understand that since his diagnosis, Steve has been able to access immediate treatment and has already achieved an undetectable…
OWN IT – The First National Cervical Screening Campaign in More Than 20 Years
…with cervical cancer are under-screened or have never screened. Own It is aimed at raising awareness of testing in priority populations. Women and people with a cervix aged between 25…
Gay Health Survey Strengthens Community Case For PrEP
ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill says the latest findings from the 2015 Sydney Gay Community Periodic Survey – published by UNSW’s Centre for Social Research in Health (CSRH) – underscores the…