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A little afternoon delight
Want to see what happens when more than 300 gay and lesbian senior citizens get friendly in the dark? Then get along to a delightful, delicious and de-lovely afternoon that’s ... Read more
Wed March 17th, 2010 - No Comments
Head north to chillax
People often head north post-Mardi Gras to chill out and relax, or chillax as I believe the new saying goes. The weather is beautiful, the beaches are spectacular and the ... Read more
Tue March 16th, 2010 - No Comments
Stay busy post-Mardi Gras
As the Mardi Gras comes to an end there are also some changes in ACON’s Illawarra office with the departure of Youth Education and Community Development Officer, Andre. We will all ... Read more
Tue March 9th, 2010 - No Comments
Rapid testing a must to fight HIV
ACON has called on the federal Government to introduce rapid testing for HIV following disturbing survey results. Queensland researchers conducting a microcosmic study of undiagnosed testing among men at sex-on-premises venues ... Read more
Wed March 3rd, 2010 - 6 Comments
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Pick an avatar to party with
An interactive game launched by ACON will encourage young adults to learn about the effects of drug and alcohol use while having fun. The online educational resource, Party Safely With the ... Read more
Tue February 23rd, 2010 - No Comments
Brace for jump in violence
Police, emergency services and ACON’s Anti-Violence Project are bracing themselves for the annual seasonal surge in homophobic violence. Research from the University of Sydney shows that while people who watch the ... Read more
Tue February 23rd, 2010 - 4 Comments
A queer history
Thought that Oxford St was the centre of the GLBT universe? Think again. Discover the rich queer history of the inner west with other young GLBT people and find out ... Read more
Wed February 17th, 2010 - No Comments
Queer histories of the Inner West uncovered
Come along with ACON’s Youth Team this Mardi Gras, for a walk through the Inner West’s queer history. This year’s Fabtabulous Walk of Historical and Modern Curiosities, held annually as part ... Read more
Tue February 16th, 2010 - No Comments
Planet Positive finds temporary home
Planet Positive will be held at Saddlebar this February 19. Usually held at the Carrington Hotel, the social night for HIV-positive people and their friends, has been forced to move to ... Read more
Mon February 15th, 2010 - No Comments
United for gay youth
ACON and gay and lesbian youth service Twenty10 will pool research and resources to provide better services and health promotion material for young people. The agreement solidifies an unspoken relationship between ... Read more
Wed February 10th, 2010 - 2 Comments
Young queers to make a splash
The Mardi Gras Youth Festival (MGYF) will kick off this year with 21 Down on Saturday. February 20, at Slide. Hosted by Courtney Act, this drug- and alcohol-free event is presented ... Read more
Tue February 9th, 2010 - No Comments
Happy Mardi Gras
I hope everyone had a restful January. With such a big Mardi Gras season ahead I will need a few weeks of sleep after it all to recover if I ... Read more
Tue February 9th, 2010 - No Comments
February Festivities
February provides many opportunities for exploring and celebrating your sexuality, having fun, and developing new sexual relationships. Whether they are long-term ones, or 10-minute fleeting ones, in all of those relationships ... Read more
Tue February 2nd, 2010 - No Comments
Lots on offer in the steamy north
People could be forgiven for thinking nothing is happening in the Northern Rivers after the hugely successful Tropical Fruits Festival held over New Year, but nothing could be further from ... Read more
Tue January 26th, 2010 - No Comments
Aurora tackles visibility with community grants
The Aurora Group has allocated over $20,000 in funding for gay and lesbian community organisations. Aurora’s small grants for the 2009/10 period have been awarded to eight organisations working on projects ... Read more
Wed January 20th, 2010 - 3 Comments
Promotional staff needed
ACON’s alcohol and other drugs project is looking for performers to wear giant foam heads at major events next month. The performers will attend popular GLBT events including the Mardi Gras ... Read more
Wed January 20th, 2010 - No Comments
Making new links
Whenever I go along to a group, especially if it’s one I haven’t been to before, I get a little nervous. Who is going to be there? Will people be ... Read more
Tue January 19th, 2010 - No Comments
Wanted: complementary therapists
The ACON Positive Living Centre (PLC) is looking for certified therapists to join its team of volunteers. The volunteers would provide therapies for people with HIV and their carers. PLC has ... Read more
Tue January 12th, 2010 - 2 Comments
Vale, Jayne Liddy
Longtime ACON worker, devotee of the arts and beloved partner Jayne Liddy died on December 1, aged 49, from breast cancer. Born and raised in Bendigo, Liddy joined the ACON team ... Read more
Tue January 5th, 2010 - No Comments
Happy festive season
For my last article of the year, I would like say a big thank you to all the volunteers, workers and community members who have made 2009 such a great ... Read more
Tue December 15th, 2009 - No Comments
ACON wins Human Rights Award
The work of ACON, Australia’s largest community-based gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) health and HIV organisation, has been recognised with an Australian Human Rights Award. The Human ... Read more
Thu December 10th, 2009 - 1 Comment
Letters
CONGRATULATIONS #1 When the first issue of Sydney Star Observer was published over 30 years ago, Sydney’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community was slowing emerging. Just three years later, HIV/AIDS began ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments
Pack your bags wisley
For some people travelling to new places is a time to be adventurous and maybe take some risks they normally wouldn’t. While having new experiences is exciting, just like all ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments
Counsellors required for community service
ACON is seeking counselling graduates and professionals to volunteer for the after-hours counselling program. Geared specifically towards gay and lesbian people and people living with HIV, the counselling service offers assistance ... Read more
Fri November 13th, 2009 - 3 Comments
Parkhill new ACON CEO
Nicolas Parkhill will take up the position of ACON CEO following the resignation of Stevie Clayton. Australia’s largest community-based gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) health and HIV/AIDS organisation selected ... Read more
Fri September 25th, 2009 - 6 Comments
Current Issue
Tony, please think before speaking
You have to feel sorry for Tony Abbott. He has been criticised for speaking without thinking, in his comments on women’s virginity, and on homosexuality “challenging orthodox notions of the right order of things”. The ... Read more
Talk to us, Tony
Manly Liberal MP Mike Baird has “strongly recommended” Opposition leader Tony Abbott break his ... Read more
Talk to us, Tony
Manly Liberal MP Mike Baird has “strongly recommended” Opposition leader Tony Abbott break his ... Read more
Gabbing with Glambert
Appropriately for someone whose goth-glam appearance is the subject of much tabloid fodder, out-and-proud ... Read more
Court rules in favour of trans teen
Transgender rights advocates have welcomed a Family Court decision to allow a trans teenager ... Read more
Police apologise to Blacktown victims
Police will do by better by gay and lesbian victims of crime, NSW’s top ... Read more