This highly-anticipated drama series recounts the history of the LGBTIQ rights movement in America. Written and created by Dustin Lance Black (Oscar-winner for 2008 film Milk), this part is the…
IDAHOBIT 2020: Breaking the Silence
experienced by all sexuality and gender diverse communities, as well as intersex people. Today, IDAHOBIT is recognised in more than 130 countries, including Australia. This year’s global theme is ‘Breaking…
Equality Champions And Rights Defenders Honoured At Annual LGBTIQ Community Awards
and hope for many LGBTIQ people and their families. YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD (Presented by people2people) Liam Davies: For his work in advocating and supporting rural and regional LGBTIQ communities…
Shining a Light on LGBTQ Mental Health During Mental Health Month
and resiliency following a natural disaster. The workshops will also help LGBTQ people reflect and learn about an individual’s and community’s responses to collective trauma and how to care for…
ACON Supports Calls For Judicial Inquiry Into Historical Gay And Transgender Hate Crimes In NSW
help with healing the pain and trauma experienced by many people as a result of these events. “The attacks committed against sexuality and gender diverse people in NSW over decades…
Domestic and Family Violence
in a local Aboriginal community, which delivers a wholistic and culturally appropriate health service. To find the contact details of your nearest service visit: www.health.nsw.gov.au/aboriginal pages/contact.aspx Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women’s…
Report into Experiences of Greater Western Sydney LGBTQ+ Communities Released
with disability, it also offers insight into opportunities for community-led leadership, community connection, support and visibility. Some of the key findings include: 56 per cent of survey respondents reported…
Get Involved: Make A Bequest
lives of the people and communities we serve. Download our Bequests Information Kit here (PDF | 7MB) Making a Bequest Leaving a gift in your will is a simple and…
Get Involved: Mardi Gras 2018
our community keep well and stay safe. We’ll be on hand with information and resources at the ACON Desk. The ACON Tradies will be handing out safe sex packs throughout…
Who We’re Here For: Women
in NSW (free!). Simply complete the form below and we will get your play pack(s) delivered in no time! If you need bulk supplies for a party, you can also…
Sex in the Era of COVID-19
and how comfortable you truly are. Don’t let #QuarantineBoredom interfere with your usual boundaries! #screenrecord – Oi, why not try a toy? The time for sex toys is now. You…
‘Fighting For Our Lives’: How Affected Communities In NSW Responded To AIDS
details how communities in NSW directly affected by the AIDS crisis bravely took action. During the darkest years of the epidemic, marginalised communities – mostly gay men, sex workers and…
Trailblazing LGBTI Political Organisation CAMP Inc. To Be Recognised At 2018 Honour Awards
rights, and supporting the mental health of the community. Established by John Ware, Christabel Poll and their partners, CAMP Inc was responsible for initiatives that raised awareness of gay and…
Victims and Survivors of LGBTQ Hate Crime and Violence Remembered at Bondi Memorial Community Launch
Marks Park in Tamarama for the public dedication of the memorial, which commemorates lives lost to homophobic and transphobic attacks in Sydney, and pays tribute to the courage, strength and…
LGBTI Community Orgs Seeking Justice For Gay Hate Victims Profiled In SBS TV’s Deep Water
justice for the victims of historic gay hate crimes. From the late 1970s through to the early 1990s, up to 80 gay men were killed and hundreds more assaulted during…
Who We’re Here For: Regional NSW
Northern Rivers Wagga Wagga Western NSW Statewide & National Services Hunter Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Community Resources These guides can be shared online and printed. For more information contact…
June eNews
events, cancer, renal and liver disease by more than 50% among those on treatment compared to those on deferred treatment. Importantly, the study results confirm that there is no harm…
Pride in Sport Awards recognise athletes, clubs and organisations for LGBTQ inclusion
Australia. For more information, visit the Pride in Sport website here. MEDIA ENQUIRIES David Alexander ACON Media and Communications E: dalexander@acon.org.au T: (02) 9206 2044 M: 0428 477 042…
Report Into Historic Gay-Hate Murders Calls For Justice And Healing
for loved ones and members of the LGBTI community who continue to be impacted today. Produced by NSW’s leading LGBTI health organisation ACON, the report – In Pursuit of Truth…
Pioneering LGBTQ Advocates To Be Recognised At 2019 Honour Awards
the media, arts, HIV, health, youth, business and community sectors will be recognised. For their long-standing contributions and advocacy for the rights, health and visibility of sexuality and diverse people…