“It’s now easier than ever for everyone to play a role in preventing HIV.”
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Top employers named by Australian LGBTQ Inclusion Awards
The ABC, Capgemini, and Advance Diversity Services were among the most inclusive organisations for LGBTQ people.
ACON grants for community events celebrate diversity for IDAHOBIT
Sixteen grants of up to $1,000 each have been awarded to community groups and organisations.
ACON supports calls for judicial inquiry into historical hate crimes
The New South Wales Police Force has been found to have failed in its responsibility to properly investigate historical hate crimes.
ACON launches training to support LGBTQ people after sexual assault
The new online course will be available free to thousands of professionals.
New HIV roadmap aims to eliminate new transmissions
Last year saw new diagnoses of HIV drop by over a third in NSW.
Australia Day honours for LGBTIQ advocates amid Margaret Court protests
Recipients have rejected the national honours in solidarity with the LGBTIQ community.
Compulsory HIV testing slammed by health experts
The New South Wales Government has introduced legislation mandating HIV testing in certain circumstances.
Charity Uniting takes out LGBTQ Inclusion Awards
The annual awards honour organisations for including and supporting the LGBTQ community.
Experts urge resuming PrEP use following pandemic lockdown
“Australia’s success in containing COVID-19 must not be at the expense of containing epidemics such as HIV.”
Migrant men left behind in ‘extraordinary’ HIV testing improvements
Gay and bi men are testing twice as often as a decade ago.
Sydney Zoo animals celebrate Pride Month with rainbow exhibits
Pride Month at the Darling Harbour zoo has been full of colour and celebration.
Community mourns ‘hero’ HIV advocate Geoff Honnor
“He was an extraordinary man, mentor, and a giant of the Australian HIV response.”
Health experts advise caution in post-lockdown sex
New recommendations highlight the need for vigilance as restrictions begin to be lifted.
NSW health service ACON announces service changes during pandemic
Some services are on hold and others are being delivered online.