role as a celebrity judge for the category. Other high profile personalities from the government, media, entertainment and community sectors will also be attending and will be announced closer to…
Oops…Bingay’s Done It Again
a fundraiser for ACON. ACON Events Coordinator David Wilkins says: âOur new monthly format is going down really well with BINGAY audiences. It has given us the opportunity to come…
Former ACON President Recognised With 2019 Australia Day Honours
as President of ACON from 2008 to 2015, was recognised for âsignificant service to community health through a range of initiativesâ. A long-standing champion for the health and wellbeing of…
Get Involved: Life in Colour
IDAHOBIT day (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia), and it provided an important platform for creative LGBTQ+ people to express their stories through their artwork and be included…
Gonorrhoea Cases At Four Year High Among Gay Men In Sydney
at 167 Oxford St in Darlinghurst â testing is quick, easy and free. We would encourage all gay men, regardless of whether they have any symptoms, to get a complete…
New LGBTI Fitness Group To Put The Fun In Fundraising
for LGBTI community safety initiatives. The OutFit program has been developed by ACON and all monies raised go towards initiatives run by ACON that reduce LGBTI-related violence and discrimination. The…
ACON COVID-19 Update: Visiting other people at home, physical distancing & casual sex
when it comes to looking after their health and the health of others. It is because of your collective efforts that we are seeing a decline in coronavirus cases and…
New Workshop To Help Young LGBTI People Tell Their Story
developed by ACON in collaboration with Thinkspace at the Powerhouse Museum. Applications for workshops are now open and close on Friday 5 June. In addition to building multimedia and video…
ACON Statement On Arrest Of Suspect In Raymond Keam Case
18 August 2021: âWhile ACON cannot comment on the details of this arrest, this has been a long and difficult journey for the family and loved ones of Raymond Keam,…
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)….
Support & Services: Ageing
interact with other members of the LGBTI community and create a healthier, active and social lifestyle for yourselves and those around you. Check out the LOVE website  LGBTI Aged…
ACON Statement on Violence at Belfield
are an example of why strong political leadership is crucial for our communities. âOur lives are not to be politicised. Our communities deserve dignity, respect and a society free of…
Troppo Bingay!
new monthly format is going down really well with BINGAY audiences. It has given us the opportunity to come up with a new and ridiculously camp theme every month, giving…
Help Us Reduce The Impact Of HIV On Gay Men In Bali.
difference in the lives of thousands of vulnerable people.  For more information about Bali Peduli and to make a donation, visit www.helpbalipeduli.com David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications Officer…
Benjamin Law To Talk Sex, Relationship and PrEP with Asian Gay Men
Author and screenwriter Benjamin Law is working with ACON to host a FREE community forum for Asian gay men to discuss key issues like sex, HIV, relationships and…
Pride In Sport Statement On Rugby Australia Decision To Terminate Israel Folau Contract
suicide as a result of prejudice, discrimination and exclusion. We commend Rugby Australia, as well as NSW Rugby Union, for their leadership and courage throughout this process. Their swift and…
BINGAY Goes Troppo!
âOur new monthly format is going down really well with BINGAY audiences. It has given us the opportunity to come up with a new and ridiculously camp theme every month,…
Bingay Celebrates Christmas In July
If you love the festive season and donât want to wait until December, then join us for a truly spectacular BINGAY â Christmas in July celebration! Thereâll be…
Statement From ACON CEO Regarding Proposed Amendments to NSW Public Health Act (Section 79)
and doesnât further stigmatise or criminalise affected communities. You can read our submission here. Thatâs why weâre particularly concerned about proposed penalties for offences against Section 79, which includes the…
Statement From ACON Regarding Orlando Hate-Crime
we have expressed previously. The potential impact of airing hateful and negative commentary in a legitimised forum such as a public plebiscite will have serious and detrimental effects on the…