A coalition of organisations dedicated to the health and human rights of sexuality and gender diverse communities has released an election questionnaire for the major parties and independents,…
Bondi Memorial To Victims Of LGBTQ Hate And Violence Unveiled
to the 1990s. The artwork is entitled ‘Rise’ and has been designed by John Nicholson of United Art Projects (UAP). ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill said the completion of the Bondi…
COVID19: They Want to Meet Up – What Should I Do?
bring you down. Remember, by saying no to casual sex, you are doing what is right for you and the broader community – and you should feel supported in…
People with Disability: Is NDIS right for you
it’s not something you have to do by yourself. The best way for me to understand the NDIS was to talk to other people who’d been through it. Through accessing…
In Loving Memory: Levinia Crooks
made a significant contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of people affected by HIV/AIDS. In a career spanning over two decades, Levinia has worked in various roles in the…
Landmark Trans And Gender Diverse Health Blueprint Released
Blueprint aims to provide a comprehensive and coordinated action plan for governments, healthcare providers, organisations and services on improving the health and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse people,” Metcalf…
Award Winners for Workplace LGBTQ Inclusion Announced as Landmark Survey Released
these results indicate that there is much more to do and no organisation can afford to become complacent in ensuring all Australians are free to be their true selves at…
Check OUT The Inner Circle: Promoting Regular Cervical Screening For LGBTIQ People
diverse range of people need to understand how to take care of their cervix – and to feel empowered and comfortable to do so.” “This need has existed for some…
Stay Safe, Know Your Rights And Have Fun This Mardi Gras
is available on the ACON website: www.acon.org.au/what-we-are-here-for/safety-inclusion/ ENDS *Services are free for Medicare eligible clients For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications E: dalexander@acon.org.au …
Who We’re Here For: Aboriginal People
health outcomes for these communities. Download our full statement here . ACON’s approach to the referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice ACON has released its approach…
We Farewell Our President, Re-elect Board Members And Release Our Annual Report
health programs throughout the 2014/15 financial year. “This year’s annual report commemorates ACON’s 30 year anniversary and this year we achieved many important outcomes across all our work areas, especially…
What We’re Here For: Ageing
being felt by many in our communities. In the search for justice and healing, ACON reviewed a list of 88 gay and transgender hate killings, and key findings from this review…
Calls For Alcohol And Other Drug Services To Start Collecting Client Sexuality And Gender Identity Data
the accurate collection of sexuality and gender diverse data was critical to the provision of effective and meaningful AOD support services for LGBTQ communities. “It is critical that members of…
Keep Healthy, Stay Safe, Have Fun And Know Your Rights At Mardi Gras 2019
on the ACON website: www.acon.org.au/what-we-are-here-for/safety-inclusion/ ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications E: dalexander@acon.org.au T: (02) 9206 2044 M: 0428 477 042 …
COVID-19 Update: Easing of Restrictions, Physical Distancing and Casual Sex
to reduce their risk of COVID-19 transmission, for example but not limited to, reducing the number of people you have sex with and engaging in encounters that do not involve…
Top Australian Organisations and Service Providers For LGBTQ Inclusion In 2021 Announced
on their significant achievements and for showing great leadership in LGBTQ inclusion.” “These awards truly give us an insight into the amazing breadth of work being done by so many…
Keep Healthy, Stay Safe And Know Your Rights At Mardi Gras
a]TEST] Chinese Clinic and trans[TEST], go to www.endinghiv.org.au . For more information on Check Out, go to www.theinnercircle.org.au . ENDS David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications E: dalexander@acon.org.au T:…
Support & Services: Safety & Inclusion
non-identifying employees. The Index drives best practice in Australia and sets a comparative benchmark for Australian employers across all sectors. The AWEI is a free offering and organisations do not…
Nominate Your LGBTIQ Community Heroes For The 2019 Honour Awards
13th year, the not-for-profit awards is also a gala fundraising event for community initiatives delivered by ACON, NSW’s leading HIV prevention, HIV support and LGBTQ health organisation. All funds raised…
The Impacts of the Marriage Equality Debate on LGBTQ People From CALD Backgrounds in Western Sydney
Begins: Family, community and belonging for sexuality and gender diverse CALD people, explores the experiences of LGBTQ people in CALD communities in Greater Western Sydney following the same-sex marriage vote…