ACON Here for Asian Gay Men in Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

ACON Here for Asian Gay Men

Locality: Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9206 2080

Address: 414 Elizabeth Street 2010 Surry Hills, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.acon.org.au/who-we-are-here-for/asian-gay-men

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25.01.2022 Kick boredom to the curb and get connected with ACONs FREE Wellness Wednesdays! Running every Wednesday starting 13 May @ 5pm ACON will be offering online sess...ions where our incredible community partners will get you meditating, dancing, drawing and diving into some beginners yoga. Spaces are limited, so if youre looking for something to overcome hump day, bring your LGBTQ friends and register today!

25.01.2022 ACON staff sent the following messages to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).

24.01.2022 Members of ACON's communities are invited to complete the following online survey about your understanding of health and health care. You will be asked questions about how you use health services, talk with doctors and other health workers and how you look after your health. More information about this project is provided online, prior to the start of the survey. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. If you get interrupted during the survey, your answers are auto...matically saved for a week, so you can come back and finish it later. The survey will remain open and available for you to complete until 25th of September 2020. This project has been approved by the Human Research and Ethics Committee of the Western Sydney Local Health District (No. 2020/ETH00943). Here is the link to the survey: https://swinuw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cBYa79bQpqH64qp

24.01.2022 ACON's you[TEST] is a convenient and contactless way to test for HIV. The new service allows you to connect with a trained peer via virtual appointment and be provided with information about two different home testing options: a HIV self-testing kit or the Dried Blood Spot collection kit. A kit is then sent out to you for you to test for HIV in the comfort of your own home. The service offers the option of a follow up chat by phone or video call to provide further information, and referral support if needed. you[TEST] is free with no Medicare card needed and is available to all gay men and men who have sex with men (cis and trans) living in NSW. More info: https://endinghiv.org.au/test-often/book-a-test-at-youtest/

23.01.2022 Find out more acon.org.au/ndisfilms [Image description: Pink and grey photograph. Female person of colour with short hair sitting at a desk in front of a cam...era. Do you have a story to tell about the NDIS? Were making a series of short films documenting LGBTQ+ people and their experiences with the NDIS. To find out more visit www.acon.org.au/ndisfilms] See more

22.01.2022 If youre one of the thousands of PrEP users, you might be asking yourself what should I do about my PrEP? Do you continue taking PrEP, alter how you take it or stop it for now? And if you do stop or change how youve been taking PrEP, whats the best way to go about it?

22.01.2022 Sunday 17 May is International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day, a time for us to remember the many lives lost to AIDS. This year, communities around the world are being encouraged to commemorate the day as individuals rather than in gatherings. This Sunday, shine a light at home in honour of those we have lost to an AIDS-related illness. #candlelightmemorial2020 #WeRemember www.candlelight.org.au

21.01.2022 Good news from Thailand!

18.01.2022 Join Welcome to Rainbow Sydney, an online workshop for Mandarin-speaking gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men.

18.01.2022 We continue to encourage our communities to take a break from casual sex for now. View statement link: https://bit.ly/2VG7mg6

17.01.2022 ACON will be hosting a live online forum to explore our communities resilience and ability to adapt to the ongoing challenges posed by COVID 19.

16.01.2022 Meet Toby, an international university student and Headspace volunteer, talking about the importance of working together to get through this challenging time.

16.01.2022 Relationships and Disclosure in 2020 Focus Group ACON wants to know how HIV negative guys negotiate hook-ups and form both casual and closer connections in 2020. Come talk to us and get a $50 voucher for your time! For more details and to register click here: https://www.123formbuilder.com//Relationships-And-Disclosu

16.01.2022 Are you moments away from bonking your pillow? Wondering if its safe to hook up? Find out more here: https://www.aconhealth.org.au/intimacy_touch_physical_dista

15.01.2022 Celebrate IDAHOBIT with us this Friday 10am. Topic: supporting sexuality and gender diversity in CALD families. Register: https://tinyurl.com/HomeIsWhereOurStoryBegins

15.01.2022 1027 Join Welcome to Rainbow Sydney, an online workshop for Mandarin-speaking gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men. Start on 27 October.

14.01.2022 There is no one story of what it is like to be LGBTQ and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) in Western Sydney, and our hope that by amplifying the ...voices of the community, we can support positive change and also help to breakdown harmful stereotypes or assumptions about CALD communities, including from within LGBTQ communities. See more

13.01.2022 Researchers from Melbourne Sexual Health Centre are interested in how Asian-born men who have sex with men, who recently arrived in Australia (less than 5 years ago) are protecting themselves from HIV. The online survey takes around 20-minutes, and there is a 1 in 25 chance to win a $50 voucher when you complete it. Take the survey bit.ly/stayHIVneg2

12.01.2022 ACON stands in solidarity with First Nations people, African American communities and people of colour. We are united in this global movement against police bru...tality, injustice, racism and white privilege. Black lives matter to all of us at ACON. As protests surrounding the killing by police of George Floyd have put a spotlight on systemic discrimination and racism in the United States, we also acknowledge the injustices and institutionalised violence perpetrated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our own country. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are disproportionately targeted by law enforcement authorities and are one of the worlds most incarcerated peoples. 432 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have died in custody since 1991, without justice being served. The recent video footage of the arrest of an Aboriginal teenager in Surry Hills that surfaced this week was shocking and reminds our nation that, every day, our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities face police brutality. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices need to be front and centre. We are committed to amplifying their voices and we are listening. We vow to do our part to bring about change in our communities, dismantle systemic racism and racialised oppression. Throughout ACONs history, we have learnt of the importance of standing together against violence, hate crimes and bigotry. We invite all members of our LGBTQ communities in Australia to stand in solidarity with First Nations people, black people and people of colour in this pivotal moment calling for justice and racial equality. To bring about change we all need to play our part in this movement. However big or small, our actions and voices have strength. We can educate ourselves on anti-racism, listen to black and First Nations people, share knowledge within our networks, donate funds to organisations led by black and First Nations people and march in solidarity for justice. The following article provides further information as to where you can direct your passion and assistance in order to help make meaningful change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

11.01.2022 Its National Volunteers Week (18-24 May 2020) and we want to say THANK YOU to all our amazing volunteers! Volunteers are the lifeblood of ACON it was because of the actions and commitment of volunteers that ACON was established in 1985 when the community came together to care for our friends, partners and loved ones in the early days of the AIDS crisis. 35 years on, volunteers continue to play an important role in helping us improve the health and wellbeing of people in ou...r communities. Today, our volunteers work in many roles across all levels of ACON from governance and leadership, to research and education, to client services and home-based care, to events and fundraising. We thank you all our volunteers for your support! Without your contributions, we would simply not be able to do the work we need to do. Your assistance goes a long way in helping us amplify our reach and impact, and achieve our goals. We appreciate your time, effort and expertise and we are extremely grateful for the work that is done by each and every one of you in support of ACON and our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities. Happy National Volunteers Week!

11.01.2022 Today is Wear It Purple Day! Wear it Purple Day is about showing young LGBTIQ+ people that they have the right to be proud of who they are. It is about cr...eating safe spaces in schools, universities, workplaces and public spaces to show young LGBTIQ+ people that they are seen and supported. ACON is proud and honoured to be part of so many Wear It Purple events across NSW that are still being held, despite restrictions due to COVID-19. Even though todays celebrations may look a little different this year, now - more than ever before - it is vital we all continue to work together to empower young LGBTIQ+ people in Australia and around the world, and show them how important they are. Stand up and stand proud! Find out more about the day www.wearitpurple.org

11.01.2022 ACON is exploring options for a Health Centre that would provide specialist health care for people in our communities. We want to make sure that people in our communities are at the heart of this service. We want to ensure that no matter where you live in NSW you can access this service through in-person appointments or via telehealth. Wed like to hear from you, share your thoughts on what good health care looks like for you.... Have your say in the design of the potential Health Centre bit.ly/2F8CnnI

10.01.2022 Welcome to Here & Now, a set of resources for trans people who have experienced sexual assault. Here & Now consists of new animations for, and by our community ...and our health professionals, as well as five new pages on TransHub. Sexual assault affects the lives of many trans people, and it can be a difficult thing to talk about, or seek help for. Here & Now can help with some of the practical information, and point you in the direction of help and support. Find the videos and lots of information transhub.org.au/herenow This project was funded by, and created in close collaboration with, the Prevention and Response to Violence and Neglect unit (PARVAN) at the NSW Ministry of Health. We also want to thank Knuckles Animation, and all the community members who provided their experience, voices, and knowledge to this resource.

10.01.2022 "With restrictions easing, it's vital that men resume PrEP in a way that works for them": ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill. If you took a break from PrEP during the lo...ckdown, it's time to get back on it safely - whether that resuming daily PrEP or PrEP on-demand. Click here for more info: https://endinghiv.org.au/blog/how-do-get-back-into-prep/ As we return to a 'new normal', it's also a good time to get tested. Testing frequently and knowing your status is important to protect your health and the health of your partners. Find out more about getting tested at a[TEST] as well as our contactless service you[TEST]: https://endinghiv.org.au/

10.01.2022 Lets have a COVID CHAT! - This online workshop is for gay, bisexual and queer guys (cis and trans) from Asian ethnic and cultural backgrounds to connect with each other. We will cover what dating, sexual pleasure, and sexual health testing look like while were social distancing. Find out more information register from the link: https://www.aconhealth.org.au/asian_gay_men_sessions

10.01.2022 Saltwater, garlic, vitamins, even whiskey. These are just some of the home remedies being suggested as people search for answers to the COVID-19 pandemic. But doctors warn they could have fatal consequences.

10.01.2022 We know our communities are engaged when it comes to looking after their sexual health. But disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have made it difficult for some to get tested for HIV... you[TEST] allows men to continue their HIV testing routine and know their HIV status without having to visit a clinic. Were a New South Wales based health promotion organisation specialising in HIV prevention, HIV support and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) health.

09.01.2022 International Student & Temporary Visa Holder Hapmder Hub.

09.01.2022 Survey for Asian-born MLM (Men loving men) - 1/25 chance to win $50 We are interested in how Asian-born men who have sex with men, who recently arrived in Australia (less than 5 years ago) are protecting themselves from HIV. This is an online 20-minute survey. More information: http://bit.ly/stayHIVneg2

09.01.2022 Testing for HIV at home during COVID-19 has never been easier with you[TEST]. Find out more and book your virtual session and home testing kit today.

09.01.2022 How has COVID-19 affected you? From employment to health and wellbeing, to decreased opportunities to connect COVID-19 is impacting on us all in many ways. In order to inform their work during COVID-19, Equality Australia would love for you to spend a few minutes on their survey, letting them know the impact that COVID-19 is having on you.... With your help, they can build a clearer picture of the needs of LGBTIQ+ people during this time, and advocate strongly and effectively for our community so that nobody is left behind.

06.01.2022 Important Notice for ACON Visitors To ensure the health and wellbeing of our clients, staff and volunteers, the following COVID-Safe guidelines are in place for all visitors to ACON offices and sites: - Do not visit if you are undergoing the self-isolation period or have been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19... - Do not visit if you are unwell or have a dry cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, high temperature or fever, body aches or pains - When visiting, please provide us with your contact details and give us permission to provide them to NSW Health if they ask us to do so for the purpose of contact tracing - Maintain a distance of 1.5m between yourself and other people at all times - Follow physical distancing signage and orders as illustrated throughout the premises - Practise good hygiene hand sanitiser is provided at all ACON offices and sites See more

05.01.2022 Let's talk about SEX! Sex is fun. Sex is spicy. Sex is intimate. Sex is respectful. Everyone does sex in their own way. Join us for a festival of celebrating, questioning and exploring every aspect of sex. Check out more of SEXtember here https://student.unsw.edu.au/sextember

04.01.2022 We talk to transgender advocates about the evolution of non-binary pronouns in mainland China and Hong Kong.

04.01.2022 "As we adjust and learn to live with COVID-19 and the uncertainty it brings, its vital we continue to take care of ourselves and those around us. We may be in this situation for some time to come so please, keep looking after your mental and physical health by practising self-care. Watch out for friends, family and loved ones be there for those in need of support. - ACON President Dr Justin Koonin ACON provides confidential counselling to people in our communities seeking support in relation to their mental health and wellbeing. Contact ACON on (02) 9206 2000 or 1800 063 060 or go to acon.org.au.

03.01.2022 Wear it Purple Day is this Friday! The day is all about showing LGBTIQ+ young people that they have the right to be proud of who they are. It is about creating safe spaces in schools, universities, workplaces and public spaces to show LGBTIQ+ young people that they are seen and supported. Make sure you get the resources you need to help make the day as purple as possible by going to Wear It Purple's website.... www.wearitpurple.org

03.01.2022 SheQu Group Inc has partnered with ACON to provide assistance during this time to members of LGBTQ multicultural communities who are experiencing financial diff...iculties. Eligible community members will receive a non-perishable food hamper to provide some relief during this difficult time. The hampers will be distributed through our community group. If youre in need of food assistance, please click on the link below to apply and for more information. https://www.aconhealth.org.au/mcfap

02.01.2022 While we should still hold off from casual sex, let's see some tips on your online profile, communication, and protecting yourself from aggression.