Gay men needed for survey
Gay men are being encouraged to help build the health and wellbeing of the community by taking part in a biannual survey.
The Sydney Gay Community Periodic Survey is designed to improve understanding of gay health issues by gathering data on sexual behaviour, sexual health, drug use and community engagement.
The Periodic Survey occurs twice a year and is conducted by the National Centre in HIV Social Research and the National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research in collaboration with ACON and Positive Life NSW. The study forms a vital part of NSW’s HIV response, enabling ACON and other organisations to measure the level of risk behaviour in the community every six months.
The survey will start on Friday, February 18 and continue through to Sunday, February 27. Recruiters will visit just under 20 GLBT-friendly venues in Sydney including clinics, pubs, clubs, sex venues and gyms.
People interested in contributing to the study at Fair Day can do so at one of several stalls at including one at ACON Alley, ACON’s health and wellbeing pavilion.
ACON’s staff will also be on hand to answer questions about men’s health, women’s health, living with HIV, alcohol and other drugs.
Staff from their Aboriginal, Asian, Mature Gay Men and Western Sydney projects can help connect you with other members of the community. You can also volunteer to help people living with HIV through ACON’s Community Support Network.
info: Fair Day is on Sunday, February 20. For more information on ACON, visit www.acon.org.au
