compared to their heterosexual counterparts because of stigma and discrimination. These health conditions are exacerbated by the ongoing divisive debate on marriage equality, which is creating segregation and contributing to…
Landmark LGBTQ Inclusion Benchmarking Publication for Health and Wellbeing Service Providers Released
being done by so many in making health service providers across Australia more inclusive of LGBTQ people and communities. I congratulate all of them on their significant achievements and for…
ACON shines spotlight on LGBTI mental health during October’s Mental Health Month
Improving and supporting the mental health of people in LGBTI communities is the focus of a wide range of community events and initiatives across NSW during October’s Mental…
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…
HIV Testing Is Back On The Bus And Heading To Broken Hill
minutes or the new Dry Blood Spot test with results available the Festival.” “ACON is here for the health and wellbeing of our communities’ right across NSW – and we…
Registrations Open For National Summit On Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Women’s Health
conference is only emphasised by the high calibre of speakers who are willing to share their expertise and passion for women’s health.” Keynote speakers include: Dr Julie Mooney-Somers: Senior Lecturer…
Australian Awards Name Top Organisations for LGBTQ Inclusion in 2022
leadership in LGBTQ inclusion. “There is so much amazing work being done by countless organisations across the country in making Australia a more inclusive place for everyone, and every year…
Waverley Council Endorses Bondi Memorial For Gay Hate Victims
during a 20-year period between the 1970s and 1990s. Following sustained pressure from independent investigators, victims’ families, and the LGBTI community, the NSW Police Force are currently reinvestigating key cases…
Inaugural Awards To Celebrate LGBTQ Inclusive Health And Wellbeing Services
LGBTQ role models, allies and others dedicated to LGBTQ inclusion within the Australian health and wellbeing sector will come together at the end of March for the first-ever…
ACON appoints Michael Woodhouse as new CEO
best in the future.” Dr Koonin thanked Mr Parkhill for his service to ACON and our communities. “On behalf of ACON, we thank Nicolas for his unwavering passion and commitment…
ACON Response To NSW Police Force’s Strike Force Parrabell Report
and prevent from reoccurring.” Finally, ACON is seeking a formal apology by the NSW Police Force to the LGBTI community for the inadequate or slow responses to violence throughout this…
ACON welcomes NSW Labor pledge of $4.2m for NSW Pride Health and Community Centre
help in improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. “LGBTIQ people experience significant disparities in many areas of health compared to the general population. And we know that for…
Rainbow Families The Focus Of Community Events for IDAHOT 2017
people having children and forming strong and loving family units. Sometimes these families experience challenges when interacting with mainstream systems and, for example, can experience discrimination in the provision of…
Awards Recognise Outstanding Achievements In LGBTQ Inclusion In Australian Sport
that LGBTQ people are welcome in their respective sport. “As demonstrated by the global-first joint launch of inclusion measures for trans and gender diverse people undertaken last year by major…
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…
Gala Screening Of Hit Series The Horizon To Help End HIV
(Dec 1) as a fundraiser for the Ending HIV Red Ribbon Appeal. Directed by Stephan Elliott (Priscilla: Queen of the Desert) and based on the hit series about the lives…
Here are the Awards Recipients of Honour 2024
AWARD Presented by people2people Abbie Jane: In recognition of Abbie Jane’s outstanding achievements in campaigning for rainbow inclusion and equality through the Rainbow Shoelace Project. COMMUNITY ORGANISATION Presented by Universal…
A Celebration of Inclusivity: Honouring the 2024 Australian Pride in Sport Awards Recipients
inclusion program spearheaded by Australia’s largest LGBTQ+ health organisation, ACON. In addition to sports clubs and organisations, members of the community, along with supportive allies across various sporting disciplines, were…
Zaburoni V The Queen Appeal Success
of abandonment, discrimination or violence; shame or embarrassment; and/or being in denial about their HIV status; and rather formed the view that denial and non-disclosure in the context of a…
Thanks to you, we’re ending HIV: ACON launches new HIV prevention campaign
thank everyone in our communities across NSW for continuing to take action and heeding the call to end HIV by consistently using HIV prevention methods and testing more often,” Parkhill…