away.” For more information regarding this case and the effectiveness of PrEP as a means of HIV prevention, please visit www.thebody.com/content/78608/2-people-got-hiv-despite-prep–and-millions-get-hi.html If you have more questions about PrEP you can…
Support & Services: Ageing
ACON initiative that’s all about creating better conversations and improved social engagement with our older LGBTI community members. By understanding people’s preferences we can facilitate greater social connectivity, improve social…
ACON Statement On Arrest Of Suspect In Raymond Keam Case
including his wife and four children. “We are hopeful of now moving a step further in understanding the truth behind what happened to Mr Keam in Alison Park in Randwick…
What We’re Here For
services delivered by caring people who genuinely understand the health issues affecting LGBTQ people. Our services cover: Sexual health Mental health Alcohol and drugs Safety and inclusion Domestic and family…
What We’re Here For: Pride Inclusion Programs
ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs offer a range of services to assist and support employers, sporting organisations and service providers with all aspects of LGBTQ inclusion. Pride In…
ACON End of Year Break 2023/2024 | Closure Dates
Thank you for your support and for helping us be here for the people and communities we serve. We know 2023 has been a challenging year but we…
New AFAO Resource For HIV-Positive Women
…Right, which has received international accolades. Described as ‘brilliant’ by the International Council of Women, the booklet has been adapted by New Zealand’s Positive Women who produced a localised version. Having undergone…
ACON COVID-19 Update: Temporary closure of ACON Hunter office due to lockdown
to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our clients, community, and volunteers. The thoughts and love of everyone here at ACON are with our communities, along with everyone in broader…
NAIDOC Week
Each year in July NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme…
About ACON
We are a fiercely proud community organisation. For our entire history, the work of ACON has been designed by and for our communities. Established in 1985, our early years…
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…
BINGAY – Next Mission Uranus
regions of the galaxy. So come prepared for some cosmic fun when ‘Bingay Gets Lost In Space’ next Thursday at the Midnight Shift. It’ll be outta this world! ACON Events…
Statement From ACON CEO Regarding Proposed Amendments to NSW Public Health Act (Section 79)
and doesn’t further stigmatise or criminalise affected communities. You can read our submission here. That’s why we’re particularly concerned about proposed penalties for offences against Section 79, which includes the…
20 Year Report On Needle And Syringe Program Attendees In Australia
The number of young Australians injecting drugs has declined over 20 years, heroin and methamphetamine remain the two most commonly reported drugs last injected, and transmission of HIV related…
ACON COVID-19 Update: Temporary Closure Of ACON Lismore Office Due To Lockdown
clients, community, and volunteers. The thoughts and love of everyone here at ACON are with our communities, along with everyone in broader communities, impacted by this lockdown in the…
ACON End of Year Break 2020-2021 Closure Dates
Thank you for your support and for helping us be here for the people and communities we serve. We know 2020 has been a challenging year but we…
Who We’re Here For
We’re here to reduce HIV transmission among gay and homosexually active men, support people with HIV, and improve the health and wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex…
ACON Teams Up With ‘Holding The Man’
We’re delighted to announce that ACON is teaming up with the producers and distributors of Holding The Man to become an official community partner of this great new…
Statement On January-March 2017 NSW HIV Data Report
in the community so testing remains critical as is increasing further access to PrEP and reducing the time between diagnosis and treatment. We still have a long way to go…
Transmission Road Show
Transmission captures the profound changes spanning the past three decades in Australia’s and Cambodia’s response to the AIDS epidemic. The documentary will be presented in the lead up to World…