and appeal to all ages. So come along with your grandmas, mums and dads and I guarantee we will have them shamelessly dancing in the aisles! “It’s a hugely entertaining…
ACON Publishes Online COVID-19 Clearinghouse for LGBTQ Communities in NSW
its vast digital health promotion network, as well as links to other LGBTQ community organisations, support services, authoritative websites and sources. ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill said: “We know there is…
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…
Get Involved: Volunteer
Difference for People Living with HIV Join our Community Support Network (CSN) and help improve the lives of people living with HIV in New South Wales. For 40 years, our…
Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility Expanded
up around NSW including in regional locations. ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill said: “ACON and our partner NSW Health thank our communities for their patience in accessing the JYNNEOS vaccine. Interest…
ACON Statement Regarding Student Wellbeing Hub
difficulties around coming out, their identity and how that process can impact their relationships, family and friends. We have seen thousands of men go through these education programs and develop…
WATCH: LGBTQ Online Forum – COVID-19 & Our Communities
know that COVID-19 is having a profound effect on the communities ACON works with and for. Confusion and misinformation is everywhere, and this can sometimes make understanding COVID-19 difficult. This…
NAIDOC Week
range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. ACON’s Aboriginal Project will celebrate by having an outreach presence at the following locations: Wayside Chapel,…
ACON response to media reports on review into religious freedom
for schools to discriminate against LGBT students and teachers in the Sex Discrimination Act. While we await further details of the content of the review, it is ACON’s long-held view…
What We’re Here For: Pride Inclusion Programs
Diversity Pride in Diversity is the national not-for-profit employer support program for LGBTQ workplace inclusion specialising in workplace diversity, HR and organisational change. Pride in Diversity publishes the Australian Workplace…
Access to PrEP – What You Need to Know
experience in HIV or sexual health to help decide if PrEP is right for you. For more information, please download this resource which explains your options for obtaining PrEP through…
Get Involved: Events
day of queer pride and celebration with community and allies. There will be food, entertainment, stalls and activities – followed by the picnic after party at Club Parramatta curated by…
ACON Annual Report 2022-2023 released
have been involved with ACON in the last financial year and extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation for your contribution, service and support. We look forward to working with you…
ACON COVID-19 Update: Temporary closure of ACON Hunter office due to lockdown
Due to the stay-at-home order for the Hunter region mandated by the NSW Government, our ACON Hunter office, including the Drop-In Sexual Health Clinic and NSP Service, will…
Changes To Access To HIV Treatment
your scripts will need to be dated 1 July 2015 or thereafter. Plan ahead to renew your scripts and allow time for the chemist to order stock especially if you…
BINGAY – Next Mission Uranus
silly and camp to great theatre tickets and restaurant vouchers. “It’s a hugely entertaining night out for the bargain price of $20. Come along and bring your friends. “What’s more…
ACON COVID-19 Update: Temporary Closure Of ACON Lismore Office Due To Lockdown
Due to the stay-at-home order for the Byron Bay area, Lismore, Ballina and some surrounding LGAs, our ACON Lismore Office will be temporarily closed from Tuesday 10 August…
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…
Support Services: Pride Supervision
be transformational for both clinicians and clients, and a pathway to improved practice and better outcomes. That is why we have launched Pride Supervision, a new offering delivered by a…
Sydney Candlelight Memorial 2024
HIV/AIDS. The event is held on International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day, which is on the 3rd Sunday of May each year. The event is co-produced by ACON and Positive Life…