fundraising event for LGBTI community initiatives delivered by ACON, NSW’s leading HIV prevention, HIV support and LGBTI health organisation. All funds raised by the Honour Awards goes back into assisting…
Expressions Of Interest Open For Bondi Memorial Artwork To Honour LGBTQ People Lost To Violence
www.bondimemorial.com.au . ACON provides services for community members or victims’ loved ones who may be distressed by this content, as well as the issue of abuse and violence towards LGBTIQ…
ACON Signs Up To A Coalition Of LGBTI Voices To Address The Plebiscite
be publicly celebrated. Declaring your commitment to look after your partner in sickness and health both cements your relationship through the rough times and shares your joys in the good…
What We’re Here For: Alcohol & Drugs
undertake a brief intake assessment, please complete the Online Intake Form or contact your nearest ACON office . This service is funded by Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health…
Celebrate Our LGBTI Heroes: Nominations For Honour Awards Now Open
Is there an LGBTI community member you admire, or a person or organisation you know that has helped our LGBTI community and deserves to be recognised for their…
AFL Praised For Making Its Mark For LGBTI Inclusion
that coming out will not disadvantage them. This AFL Pride Game is one of many great steps forward in advancing inclusion and raising awareness – not only in sport –…
LGBTQ Community Heroes Shine at Honour Awards 2022
elevating under-represented voices in the media. Jason is also passionate about speaking up for Asian Australians and culturally diverse communities. HIV HERO (Presented by Positive Life NSW) Julie Bates…
National Conference To Explore Health, Wellbeing And Safety Of LGBTIQ Women
professionals, service providers, and sexuality and gender diverse community members and allies from around the country will converge online for the LGBTIQ Women’s Health Conference on Thursday 4 November to…
Parliamentary Inquiry Into Historical Hate Crimes Reopened
diverse communities impacted by historic prejudice-related violence to share their experiences and views by lodging a submission. The NSW Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on Social Issues launched an inquiry in…
What We’re Here For: Domestic & Family Violence
assessment, please complete the Online Intake Form or contact your nearest ACON office . This service is funded by the NSW Ministry of Health and income generated through fees….
ACON Shines a Light on LGBTQ Mental Health During Mental Health Month
the WayAhead’s annual Mental Health Month Small Grants Scheme. Grants are provided for mental health projects specifically focusing on sexuality and gender diverse communities. Mental Health and COVID – Campaign…
ACON Condemns Introduction of Mandatory HIV Testing Laws in NSW
well-meaning but misguided gesture of care for emergency services personnel. “The concern for frontline workers is commendable and shared by all of us. However, this Bill does not afford real…
ACON’s a[TEST] Clocks Up Over 42,000 HIV Tests in Five Years
all HIV tests in NSW between 2015-2019, it detected 13.4% of all HIV diagnoses among gay and bisexual men. The report – Evaluation of ACON’s community-based a]TEST] HIV and STI…
People with Disability: Your NDIS Application
by entering your postcode here Alternatively, you can download an Access Request Form here and return the completed form by email to NAT@ndis.gov.au, or by post to GPO Box 700, Canberra,…
ACON statement on Pride in Diversity
the challenges faced by LGBTQ people. A benefit of which is a workplace culture that fosters and nurtures diversity and inclusion, for all employees. Through the Pride in Diversity membership…
Leaders In HIV Research To Be Honoured For Decades Of Pioneering Work
Throughout his career, Professor Cooper has also been the President of the International AIDS Society and past Chairman of the World Health Organisation-UNAIDS HIV Vaccine Advisory Committee. ACON President Dr…
ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill AM to Step Down After 15 Years at the Helm
CEO. Parkhill will depart at the end of August 2024 when his current contract expires. “I feel it is the right time for the organisation, and for myself, both personally…
ACON Statement on the Conclusion of the NSW Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ Hate Crimes
shedding light on the often-overlooked violence against the LGBTIQ community. For the last 18 months, a team of independent barristers, solicitors and investigators has combed through more than 150,000…
ACON Welcomes NSW Government’s Commitment for Inquiry Into Unsolved Gay and Transgender Hate Crimes
said. “We know through recent breakthroughs in decades-old cases that additional inquiries, sustained community and media focus, and increased resourcing elevates these crimes in the public eye and moves us…
Awards Recognise Outstanding Achievements in LGBTQ Inclusion in Health and Wellbeing Sectors
Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQ Communities Todd Fernando, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Ged Kearney MP, and ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill AM. The awards ceremony was emceed by celebrated…