the City of Sydney, and who are interested in learning more about safety when organising LGBTQ+ events. LGBTQ+ Safety Workshops – LGBTQ+ Community Members | August 10th 10am – 3:30pmOpen…
LGBTQ Seniors Get Ready For Return Of Some Afternoon Delight
openly gay actors in Hollywood. The screening will be followed by a delicious afternoon tea, networking and access to local community health information. “This is ACON’s annual premiere event for…
Celebrate Our LGBTI Heroes: Nominations For Honour Awards Now Open
event that celebrates outstanding service to, and achievements within, the LGBTI community in NSW. Now in its 11th year, the Honour Awards is also gala fundraising event for LGBTI community…
Pioneering LGBTQ Advocates To Be Recognised At 2019 Honour Awards
in NSW, broadcaster Julie McCrossin AM and community historian and activist Robert French have been chosen as the recipients of the ACON President’s Award. McCrossin started her LGBTQ activism in…
ACON Condemns Introduction of Mandatory HIV Testing Laws in NSW
epidemics long brought under control by NSW using evidence, education, and a supportive approach. Force, criminalisation, misinformation, and fear is not the answer.” Parkhill said the Bill, in its current…
ACON At Fair Day 2020: Spotlight On HIV, Sexuality And Gender Diverse Health And Inclusion
our communities respond to HIV, as well as in providing opportunities for sexuality and gender diverse people to live their healthiest lives. Drop in and have your photo taken at…
Pride in Sport Awards recognise athletes, clubs and organisations for LGBTQ inclusion
their efforts in making their respective sports more inclusive of LGBTQ people on and off the field, with three community awards also being handed out. The awards showcase the results…
COVID-19 Update: Easing of Restrictions, Physical Distancing and Casual Sex
and always practice safe sex by always using condoms, PrEP, UVL (undetectable viral load), PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) or a combination. As health organisations, ACON, The Kirby Institute and the Australian…
Awards Recognise Outstanding Achievements in LGBTQ Inclusion in Health and Wellbeing Sectors
issues, and the many individuals on the efforts they are making to ensure LGBTQ+ communities feel welcomed, receive high quality service and are supported in their organisations. “Through these Awards,…
LGBTI Seniors Get Ready For Some Afternoon Delight
as a selection of LGBTI themed short films. The screening is followed by a delicious afternoon tea, networking and access to local community health information. “This is our annual premiere…
‘Fighting For Our Lives’: How Affected Communities In NSW Responded To AIDS
The inspiring and courageous story of how affected communities in NSW came together in the early 1980s to respond to the AIDS crisis has been detailed in a…
ACON Welcomes NSW Government’s Commitment for Inquiry Into Unsolved Gay and Transgender Hate Crimes
inadequate responses to many of these crimes, have left a painful legacy for the loved ones of victims, survivors, their families, and the broader community. “ACON welcomes the NSW Government’s…
30 Years, 10,000 Guys And Counting: Celebrating One Of Australia’s Oldest HIV Prevention Programs
in safe, confidential and non-judgmental workshops, led by trained peer facilitators. The project also helps with issues around coming out, and assists with facilitating new connections, friendships and support networks….
Tommy Murphy’s Candlelight Memorial 2015 Speech
memoir for the stage almost a decade ago and I have written the screenplay for the film version, which we completed this week. They are just two of the names….
ACON Issues Call to Action to Eliminate HIV-Related Stigma
are to eliminate HIV-related stigma at an individual, community and structural level. “These interventions include mobilising people living with HIV to challenge stigma, implementing programs that improve HIV literary and…
June eNews
in just the last three months. Our community-based testing facilities are staffed by gay men and in places easily accessed by gay men, and offer free and fast HIV testing…
Celebrating all LGBTIQ women on International Women’s Day
act and be gender inclusive. “ACON has made a core commitment to work closely with women from LGBTI communities to better understand and address our specific health issues,” Price said….
Awards Recognise Outstanding Achievements in LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Health and Wellbeing Sector
is a celebration dedicated to recognising exceptional efforts in improving LGBTQ+ inclusive delivery across health, aged care, human services, community health and wellbeing organisations across the country. It is produced…
Stay Safe, Know Your Rights And Have Fun This Mardi Gras
cooperate and not show aggression as this behaviour has sometimes resulted in charges against people.“ To help partygoers understand their legal rights during the Mardi Gras season Mardi Gras, the…
New Paper Shines Light On HIV In NSW’s Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Community
HIV in the NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population paper can be downloaded here. MEDIA ENQUIRIES David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications dalexander@acon.org.au +61 (0)428 477 042 …