HIV treatment leading to an undetectable viral load prevents HIV transmission which headlined the recent International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in Paris. And it is the Kirby’s commitment…
What We’re Here For: HIV Support
and people at risk or affected by HIV. For more information or to undertake a brief intake assessment, please complete the Online Intake Form or contact your nearest ACON…
What We’re Here For: HIV Prevention
referred to as combination prevention. This includes the use of condoms, PrEP and/or choosing partners with an undetectable viral load (UVL). Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is the…
Who We’re Here For: Gay & Bisexual Men
to sexual health, lots of gay men like to speak with a supportive doctor who understands the ins and outs of gay sex. Download a full list of Gay Friendly…
Who We’re Here For: Aboriginal People
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisory committee made up of staff and community representatives. Access a public copy of ACON’s Innovate RAP 2023-2025 as a PDF here. ACON’s Innovate RAP…
ACON Events For 2016 World AIDS Day
This 3 hour event will explore how HIV-related stigma and discrimination impact on Individuals and our community. The forum will be followed by lunch and networking. To RSVP or for…
What We’re Here For: Sexual Health
gay men like to speak with a supportive doctor who understands the ins and outs of gay sex. Download a full list of Gay Friendly GPs here (Updated: May 2018)…
Announcing the Winners of the Honour Awards 2023
work in in the fields of health, HIV, youth, community, business, entertainment, visual arts, media, and cultural sectors. Over 230 nominations for the Awards were received from the community. ACON…
Who We’re Here For: People With HIV
and supporting people to discuss the needs and feelings associated with a recent diagnosis. For more information or to undertake a brief intake assessment, please complete the Online Intake…
Shining a Light on LGBTQ Mental Health During Mental Health Month
mental health topics including coming out, understanding gender affirmation, navigating services, self-determination, autonomy and agency. TransHub’s Trans Vitality Toolkit provides information, activities and resources to help build resilience and community…
Dedicated Health Centre for LGBTQ+ People in NSW to Open in Spring 2024
engaged in advocacy and education efforts for a long time to learn about the health needs of LGBTQ+ communities. We have applied this deep understanding of our communities in building…
Mardi Gras Film Fest Explores LGBTI Health And Rights
is finally premiering in Australia. Coming Out / Sat 25 Feb, Event Cinemas, George St Coming Out is a brave and intimate documentary in which Alden Peters records, in…
Who We’re Here For: Older People
Project (Living OLDER Visibly and Engaged) is an ACON initiative that’s all about creating better conversations and improved social engagement with older LGBTQ community members. By understanding people’s preferences, we…
LGBTIQ Hate Crimes Report Calls for New Inquests and Improvements in Investigative Practices by NSW Police
people from sexuality and gender diverse communities in NSW have experienced. It makes clear the steps the NSW Police Force need to undertake to properly address this and ensure that…
Fact Sheet: ACON Health Centre
…collection, meaning our health needs are not understood, impacting policy and program investments and government decision making, perpetuating service access issues.[2] Significantly disproportionate health outcomes when compared to the general…
IDAHOBIT 2020: Breaking the Silence
17 May is IDAHOBIT: International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia. It was started in 2004 to commemorate the day in 1990 when the World Health Organization…
Calls For Alcohol And Other Drug Services To Start Collecting Client Sexuality And Gender Identity Data
the community needs Australian alcohol and other drug treatment services to ask about sexuality and gender identity’, and to be published in the Drug and Alcohol Review, argues that the…
What We’re Here For: Other Health Issues
General Health Coronavirus Information for LGBTIQ Communities and People Living With HIV There is a lot of discussion about the illness COVID-19 and some of it is confusing. The…
People with Disability: Successful NDIS Application – What’s Next
…Ok, so what’s the role? The Community Health Promotion Officer: Young Gay, Bi+, and Queer Men is responsible for designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a range of health promotion activities…
Who We’re Here For: Regional NSW
Coordinators are allied health professionals who can help clients with multiple and/or complex needs to: Access relevant healthcare services Increase their ability to manage their care and treatment Reduce social…