Out Loud and for more information about domestic and family violence in LGBTIQ communities, please visit www.sayitoutloud.org.au. ENDS For more information please contact: David Alexander, ACON Media and Communications…
New Sexual Health Service For Trans And Gender Diverse People
NSW’s leading organisation for community health, inclusion and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders, ACON, is launching a new peer-led rapid HIV and STI testing…
COVID-19 Update: Casual Sex and Sex On Premises Venues
and trusted networks for casual sex, preferably with close contacts and avoid group sex It is undeniable that many of us have missed each other’s company in many ways and…
Inquiry Into Historic Hate Crimes An Important Step Towards Healing And Justice
Standing Committee on Social Issues will hold an inquiry into institutional responses to hate crimes committed against members of the LGBTI community in NSW between 1970 and 2010. The inquiry…
This Is Oz Reboot Puts LGBTI Inclusion In A New Frame
Dave Hughes and Charlie Pickering. ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill says with the LGBTI community recently coming under attack in relation to a range of issues, ACON felt it was important…
National First In Sexual Health: Emen8 Launches Today
wellbeing has gone live today, propelled by decades of experience and the power of community connection. Emen8 is a fresh and innovative digital resource for men where information about good…
GLAAD Visit To Sydney To Highlight LGBTIQ Representation In Media
MEDIA ROUNDTABLE AIMS TO IMPROVE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF LGBTIQ IMAGES AND STORYLINES IN AUSTRALIA Author and journalist Benjamin Law (The Family Law), and comedian Jordan Raskopoulos (Axis…
‘Take Me’: ACON Launches Campaign Promoting New Ways to Take PrEP
are testing more often, treating early and staying safe. However, it should be no surprise that the coronavirus pandemic also had an significant impact on how our communities interacted with…
Landmark LGBTQ Inclusion Benchmarking Publication for Health and Wellbeing Service Providers Released
has ensured NurseWatch has the systems and processes in place to provide inclusive service delivery, and that we are responsive and understanding of the needs of everyone we come in…
Recreational Drug Use High, But Dependency Low Among Gay And Bi Men In Australia
Associate Professor Prestage. “Increasing our understanding about the behaviours, attitudes and social networks in the context of drug use in these communities will give us a better understanding of the…
Registrations Open For National Summit On Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Women’s Health
women from all around Australia, to contribute to discussions about the community, the challenges it faces, and more than that, influence real outcomes,” Price said. “Along with a number of…
Ending Marriage Discrimination Will Improve LGBTI Australians’ Health And Wellbeing
against LGBTI Australians. The public statement calls on the Australian Government to legislate for marriage equality and to improve the health and wellbeing of people in LGBTI communities. Marriage is…
ACON At Fair Day: Spotlight On HIV, LGBTI Health And Inclusion & Safety
get more information about ACON’s counselling, community care and Mardi Gras safety services, ACON’s work across rural and regional NSW; or chill out in the Welcome Here Marquee. “Mardi Gras…
Ending HIV Transmission For All: New Paper Puts Focus On Trans And Gender Diverse Communities
The need for greater efforts to include trans and gender diverse communities in responding to HIV is the focus of a new paper released today – Friday 1…
Community consultations on trans and gender diverse health
People from trans and gender diverse (TGD) communities, their friends, families, health services and allies across NSW are invited to participate in community consultations exploring TGD health and…
Awards Recognise Athletes, Clubs and Codes 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…
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 Opposes NSW Government Moves To Legislate Mandatory HIV Testing
ever before. Most people with HIV in NSW are on effective treatment and commence treatment as soon as possible, meaning that they are unable to pass on HIV. In short,…
ACON Marks A Pivotal Shift In HIV Prevention With The Release Of Our Annual Report
facilities a[TEST], and the launch of How Do You Do It?, Australia’s first combination prevention campaign. Other work included the provision of care and support services for people with HIV;…
New ACON Project to Provide Support For LGBTQ People with Disability
to this, sadly in Australia there is no comprehensive protection under anti-discrimination laws to prevent discrimination and a refusal of service from religiously-affiliated support services. This can lead LGBTQ people…