for his courage and leadership in sharing his coming out story, via a powerful video released earlier today by his club. Cavello, an elite, professional male footballer, is the one…
Statement: ACON Calls on Non-Indigenous People in Our Communities to Vote ‘Yes’
becoming obstructed by misinformation and harmful racist debate. However, this referendum is also an opportunity to make the First Nations voice louder. It’s an opportunity for Australia to listen, learn,…
Red Ribbon Appeal Launched To Help End HIV
time for us to work together to free our community from HIV transmission. It’s history in the making and we can all be a part of that by supporting the Ending…
Gay Men Urged To Take Care Over Antibiotic Resistant Shigella
information about Shigella , visit the Ending HIV website here. ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications E: dalexander@acon.org.au T: +61 (02) 9206…
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…
Honour Awards Finds Its Mojo With Blues Star Star & Auction Bargains
of celebrities and over 350 guests for an inspirational evening that recognises outstanding achievements within or contributions to NSW’s LGBTI community. The awards are also a gala fundraising event for…
Community Grants To Tackle Discrimination and Prejudice For IDAHOT 2016
ACON is helping to bring communities and people together to tackle prejudice as part of a range of activities it is supporting to mark the International Day Against Homophobia,…
New AFAO Resource For HIV-Positive Women
having sex, taking treatment, caring for your body, having children, keeping well and getting support. It addresses many of the specific issues faced by women with HIV including increased risk of thrush,…
Condoms and testing are key: New campaign tackles STIs with help from Aussie theatre royalty
will roll out across various platforms including print, digital, social and outdoor media. It is complemented by a playful but informative video voiced by one of the most enduring figures…
Celebrate with pride, celebrate for ACON and raise funds for LGBTQ health
directly supports ACON’s health programs and services,” Parkhill said. “Whether you’re celebrating at your office with colleagues, at home with friends, through your local business or community group, make it…
ACON is Here for Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Support for LGBTQ+ Communities
We know there’s a lot of sorrow in our communities at the moment and people are feeling distressed by recent events. Our hearts go out to all who…
Breakthrough HIV Test Allows Blood Sample To Be Collected At Home
for one’s own health, but for their partner’s health as well. “With the latest developments in testing, getting tested is quick, free and convenient and available in a broad range…
Leading HIV Researcher To Feature At Sydney PrEP Talk
be served after the forum. WHAT: PrEP: A Tale Of Two Cities Community Forum WHEN: Monday 21 September 2015, 6:30pm WHERE: Eternity Playhouse, 39 Burton St, Darlinghurst, Sydney COST: FREE…
ACON CEO Statement Regarding Release Of NSW 2016 HIV Data
combined approach, we’re extremely hopeful that the HIV transmission data will continue to trend downward, and we’ll move closer to our goal of virtually ending HIV transmission in NSW by…
ACON and Positive Life NSW Statement on Media Report on Spitting, Coronavirus and People Living with HIV
communities affected by HIV and undermines HIV prevention efforts. “Furthermore, the assertion in the report that the frontline worker will need to ‘wait months for test results’ is also false….
ACON COVID-19 Update: Changes to ACON Regional Services
been extended until the end of April. For more information, contact ACON’s Regional Services and counselling services, go to www.acon.org.au . ENDS Media contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and…
Support & Services: Policy
We’re here to work with legislators, policymakers and service providers to understand and address the needs of the LGBTI community and people living with HIV in policy development. HIV…
OWN IT – The First National Cervical Screening Campaign in More Than 20 Years
was developed by co-design and will be delivered with the following partners: • The Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer • The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation…
Support & Services: Workplace Inclusion
Index drives best practice in Australia and sets a comparative benchmark for Australian employers across all sectors. The AWEI is a free offering and organisations do not need to be…
Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal Launched
time for us to work together to free our community from HIV transmission. It’s history in the making and we can all be a part of that by supporting the…