…Launched today at NSW Parliament House in the week of Trans Day of Visibility, A Blueprint for Improving the Health & Wellbeing of the Trans & Gender Diverse Community in…
AFL Praised For Making Its Mark For LGBTI Inclusion
Pride in Sport congratulates the AFL for their public show of support for the LGBTI community at this weekend’s Pride Game between St Kilda and the Sydney Swans….
Jennifer Westacott Becomes LGBTI Inclusion Program Patron
found via www.prideinclusionprograms.com.au ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications Officer E: dalexander@acon.org.au T: +61 (02) 9206 2044 M: +61 (0)428 477 042…
Help Us Reduce The Impact Of HIV On Gay Men In Bali.
…the virus. Sadly, for many this can mean rejection and isolation from their family and community, leading to a range of health issues and financial problems. Bali Peduli (Bali Care)…
HIV Prevention & Support: HIV Prevention
…on these as they become available. a[TEST] ACON provides a range of FREE community-based rapid HIV and STI screening services for gay men in Sydney and in selected regional locations…
ACON Launches Social Media Campaign To Minimise Harm Ahead Of Mardi Gras
non-problematic way, some experience significant harms related to their use. With Mardi Gras upon us, it’s important our communities are aware of the risks relating to their consumption of drugs,…
Breast Cancer Screening On A Lazy Sunday Kicks Off ACON’s Mardi Gras Schedule
mammogram, come down and visit the Van on 10 and 11 February and enjoy a Lazy Sunday with us.” For more information, visit www.acon.org.au/lazysunday or check out the Lazy…
New Government Resource A Missed Opportunity To Address LGBTI Bullying
…ACON has expressed concern over the lack of tools and information addressing the needs of young LGBTI people in www.antibullying.nsw.gov.au, the NSW Government’s new anti-bullying website. The resource, launched Friday…
New ACON Campaigns Encourage Community To Look After Each Other
on alcohol and other drugs use are available on ACON’s online substance support resource Pivot Point ( www.pivotpoint.org.au ). ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications…
ACON Launches Treat Early Campaign
work and play. The campaign can be viewed at www.endinghiv.org.au Media Enquiries: Andrew Hamadanian, ACON Media and Communication Officer E: ahamadanian@acon.org.au T: (02) 9206 2044 M: 0419 555 768…
ACON Privacy Policy & Website Disclaimer
can collect, use, disclose and provide access to personal and sensitive information. ACON is committed to the protection of your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle your personal…
NAIDOC Week
Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a…
This HIV Testing Week, Testing Doesn’t Have To Be A Drag
NSW, visit www.endinghiv.org.au ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications Officer E: dalexander@acon.org.au T: +61 (02) 9206 2044 M: +61 (0)428 477 042…
New Campaign To Answer Your Questions About LGBTIQ Cervical Screening
A new social media campaign aims to keep LGBTIQ communities talking about the importance of regular cervical screening. LGBTIQ&A: Your questions, answered by The Inner Circle is the…
What We’re Here For: HIV Prevention
…reduce the risk of developing adverse health conditions associated with HIV. The Start Study found that commencing treatment immediately after infection makes a significant difference to a person’s health outcomes….
Red Ribbon Appeal Launched To Help End HIV
To get involved please visit: www.redribbonappeal.org.au ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications Officer E: dalexander@acon.org.au T: +61 (02) 9206 2044 M: +61 (0)428…
Red Ribbons On Sale Around Central Sydney For World AIDS Day
…can also be made online at the Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal website www.redribbonappeal.org.au, or Red Ribbon merchandise can be purchased from over 200 businesses throughout Sydney and regional NSW…
Ending HIV In NSW Within Sight This World AIDS Day
…a test online, do the test in the privacy of their home, send it back by mail and receive their results via phone, text message or email. When combined with…
New Research To Focus On Perpetrators Of LGBTIQ Domestic And Family Violence
…‘out’ someone to their family, friends, community or workplace. Outing can include someone’s gender, sexuality, intersex status or HIV status. • Female perpetrators can gain access to the safe housing…
ACON Does New Look Doggywood At Mardi Gras Fair Day
The six hour program of events will be hosted by beloved community personalities Tobin Saunders (aka Vanessa Wagner) and Gavin Prendergast. Registration is now open for owners wanting to enter…