emceed by international star Adam Hills. A five-time Gold Logie nominee, Hills is one of Australia’s best-known comedians, hosting Spicks and Specks and Adam Hills Tonight, and over a decade…
Support For Harmful Drug and Alcohol Use Available During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
available for download and ACON will work in partnership with St Vincent’s and other stakeholders to support recruitment for the S-Check trial over the coming months. Parkhill added: “With these…
Have Fun, Stay Safe and Know Your Rights During Mardi Gras
ACON website: www.acon.org.au ENDS For more information please contact: Michael Badorrek, ACON Marketing, Communications and Fundraising Manager E: mbadorrek@acon.org.au T: +61 (02) 9206 2001 M: +61 (0)431 594 007…
Community Fronts New Campaign To Raise Awareness Of Breast Cancer Risk And Screening Options Among LGBTQ People
Our United Front, go to www.ourunitedfront.org.au 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…
Groundbreaking Trans and Gender Diverse Online Resource Wins Major Design Award
the annual awards are Australia’s oldest and most prestigious international accolades for design and innovation. Commenting on the award, ACON’s Manager for Trans & Gender Diverse Health Equity Teddy Cook said that the recognition was important…
Forum To Explore Impact of COVID-19 on Trans and Gender Diverse Communities
healthy, connecting with communities, and understanding issues experienced by TGD people during the pandemic. Hosted by Teddy Cook, ACON’s Manager, Trans and Gender Diverse Health Equity and Liz Duck-Chong, ACON’s…
ACON Welcomes New Sexuality and Gender Diverse Media Guidelines
case with guidelines around the reporting of suicide and HIV, we know that journalists and publications can make a real difference in reducing harm and increasing community understanding and awareness….
Leading Health Organisations Sign Up To Become More LGBTI Inclusive
+ Wellbeing), Nicolas Parkhill (ACON CEO), Justin Koonin (ACON President) Leading health and wellbeing organisations have come out in support of a ground-breaking program which aims to make service provision…
ACON Unveils Bold Vision With Release Of New Strategic Plan
said. Download the ACON Strategic Plan 2019-2022 here. 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…
Award Winners for Workplace LGBTQ Inclusion Announced as Landmark Survey Released
Sport Awards, go to www.prideinsport.com.au/awards/ For more information on ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs, go to www.prideinclusionprograms.com.au ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications E:…
Jennifer Westacott Becomes LGBTI Inclusion Program Patron
in providing additional understanding and expertise to Pride In Diversity, complementing the current strong leadership team and staff,” Dr Koonin said. “The knowledge and networks our patrons provide will support…
Statement From ACON And AFAO CEOs In Response To Reports On PrEP And Condom Usage
In response to a paper published in The Lancet titled Community-level changes in condom use and uptake of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis by gay and bisexual men in Melbourne…
ACON Condemns Move To Introduce Mandatory HIV Testing
not cross the threshold for mandatory testing under current policy settings in Australia. “Mandatory disease testing of individuals infringes on the human rights of individuals, and increases community stigmatisation of…
New Resilience Toolkit Launched To Support And Empower Trans And Gender Diverse People
on the structural reforms needed to enable trans people to live free and equal in every community we are part of, the path to trans liberation also needs strong, connected and resilient…
ACON Marks 30 Years Of Community Care
of many people and communities. “For 30 years, ACON has worked hard to help people in our community take control of their health, whether it be in relation to HIV…
Who We’re Here For: People Who Use Drugs
For more information click here. Substance Use & Mental Health The interaction between psychological wellbeing and the use of alcohol and other drugs is complex – they both have an…
Fair Play Address Myths And Realities About Drug Laws For The 2017 Mardi Gras Season
will be back at the Mardi Gras party in 2017. As a community-based initiative, Fair Play has played an integral role in raising awareness and providing information and support to…
Australian LGBTI Sporting Inclusion Body Welcomes Decision Taken By Rugby Australia and NSW Rugby Union
said. For more information about Pride in Sport, visit www.prideinsport.com.au ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications E: dalexander@acon.org.au T: (02) 9206 2044…
ACON Statement On Cricket Australia’s Trans And Gender Diverse Policy
ACON, who runs Pride in Sport, Australia’s first and only sexuality and gender diverse sporting inclusion program, is aware of increasing media commentary today that is strongly critical…
Supporting LGBTI Health and Wellbeing At First-Ever Newcastle Pride
Newcastle Pride as it’s an important event that brings together regional LGBTI communities of Newcastle and the Hunter,” said ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill. “Despite progress made over recent years in…