ACON Hunter in Islington | Community organisation

ACON Hunter

Locality: Islington

Phone: +61 2 4962 7700

Address: 129 Maitland Rd 2296 Islington, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.acon.org.au/about-acon/contact

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25.01.2022 Congratulations Elliot!

25.01.2022 Tuning into Self ; an Art Therapy Workshop for LGBTQ Mental Health LGBTQ people in the Hunter region are invited to take part in a FREE art workshop to support their mental health and wellbeing. The workshop will support expression and exploration of our present lives through creative uses of art materials. Facilitated by a qualified art therapist with all supplies provided. When: 31 October 2020 Where: ACON in Newcastle, 129 Maitland rd, Islington... Please register here: https://forms.acon.org.au//Art-Therapy-Workshop-Registrati

25.01.2022 We trained 40 new community members in 2019-2020 to become ACON Rovers to deliver vital harm reduction support, information and resources to LGBTQ revellers at LGBTQ events. This Friday, 16 October, is Give OUT Day. It’s a national day of giving to the sexuality and gender diverse communities. Help us continue providing essential harm reduction education and support to our communities by donating to ACON this Give OUT Day. Big or small every little bit counts. Your contribu...tion will make a huge impact. Donate here giveout.org.au/acon

24.01.2022 The ONLINE LOVE Club Gathering is hosting a ‘Yarn with Aunty Laura’ for NAIDOC Week. Aunty Laura is a Torres Strait Islander Elder. She has lived in Redfern for over a decade and is a well respected and active member of the local Aboriginal community. She has marched with the First Nations float in Mardi Gras many times and last year was given the honour of being one of our ‘Community Champions’ leading the parade down Oxford Street. Date: Tuesday 17 November 2020 ... Time: 10.15am to 11.30am Where: Online via Zoom Register here - https://www.loveproject.org.au/naidoc You can also register with Russ Gluyas, phone: 9206 2017 or email: [email protected]

22.01.2022 The Red Ribbon Appeal is ACON’s most important annual fundraising campaign, with all proceeds raised going towards community-led initiatives that tackle HIV stigma, prevent new HIV transmissions and support people living with HIV. This year, we’re not able to fundraise like we normally do such as selling Red Ribbon merchandise on the streets, train stations and community hubs, or collecting donations in theatres and productions. But we hope you can still support the Red Rib...bon Appeal by pinning a virtual Red Ribbon and making a donation. Dedicate your ribbon by sending a message of solidarity, support or remembrance. Thank you for your generosity. Big or small every little bit counts. We’re truly grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for being part of our Red Ribbon movement! www.virtualredribbon.org.au

21.01.2022 Join us for the final Trans Pride In A Pandemic forum series. Hosted during NAIDOC Week and in partnership with Aboriginal Project ACON, Sistergirls & Brotherboys, ACON’s Trans and Gender Diverse Health Equity Project and Trans Pride Australia, join a panel of Sistergirls, Brotherboys and a proud parent as they discuss what’s important. Hosted by Brianna Curtis, this session, Always Was, Always Will Be :: Sistergirls and Brotherboys, features:... - Aunty Lisa Taylor - Uncle Dean Gilbert - Hayden Moon - Emma Bastable - Kate Beckett Click through to our panellists photos to read their full bios - we're thrilled to have such a talented and knowledgeable panel join us for this event. Make sure to sign up and tune in on Thurs 12 November from 6-7pm - tickets are free, you just need to register.

21.01.2022 Last few days to register for the Pride in Practice online conference! The Pride in Practice conference is the only national conference dedicated to advancing LGBTQ inclusion in Australian workplaces, sport organisations and the health and human services sector. Running Monday 30th November Wednesday 2nd December, 9:00am 5:00pm AEDT, don't miss out on your chance to attend this fantastic event.

20.01.2022 Red Ribbon Week kicks off TOMORROW (24 November) and runs until World AIDS Day (1 December). Thank you to everyone who has signed up to host an event or activity in support of the Red Ribbon Appeal and World AIDS Day. Red Ribbon Appeal is ACON's largest and most iconic campaign that raises funds and awareness for community-led initiatives in HIV prevention, education, advocacy, support and care. We know it’s a challenge to get together right now, but we still had an incredi...ble response and we are just blown away by all your enthusiasm and support. THANK YOU! Across Australia, organisations, businesses, communities and individuals are hosting a range of events including: Red-themed Zoom forums Online quizz/trivia Red morning tea Bingo night Sausage sizzle Drag show Personal fitness challenge BBQ Film screening THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Every dollar raised will go towards efforts to preventing new HIV transmissions, tackling HIV stigma and supporting people living with HIV. Words cannot express how truly grateful we are! Thank you! www.redribbonappeal.org.au

20.01.2022 These words were written by the remarkable team at TransHub. "Today marks Trans Day of Remembrance, and the end of Trans Awareness Week. It's fitting that the end of a week of celebration of our worlds and lives recognises that for so many of our communities harm, hardship, and violence are occurrence. Today we reflect on the trans people who have been killed in the past year, and back through history. We think of the names of those counted, and the countless names that go u...nwritten or unrecognised as their authentic selves in death. Today we stand with our Sistergirls and trans sisters of colour, who bear the brunt of transphobic violence. Today we can all say "enough", pledge that there must be fewer names, and fewer deaths each year and keep fighting for the living." Please join your local communities TDOR Vigil or online. See more

20.01.2022 A big thank you to everyone who has made a contribution to our Red Ribbon Appeal. Big or small, every little counts and we are extremely grateful for your gift! Your generous support will help fund our efforts in HIV prevention, education, advocacy, support and care. Pin your virtual red ribbon and dedicate your donation here: www.virtualredribbon.org.au #WorldAIDSDay #RedRibbonAppeal

20.01.2022 Please see below Pride in Sport Australia response to reports of the St George Illawarra Dragons submitting a formal application to the NRL to sign Israel Folau.

19.01.2022 A special WAD message from our partners at Holden Street Clinic and Central Coast Health

19.01.2022 Wonderful news yesterday coming out of South Australia! The "gay panic" defense has been officially removed from every state in Australia!

19.01.2022 ACON counsellors provided over 8000+ counselling occasions of service in 2019-2020 to LGBTQ community members and people living with HIV. Today, Friday 16 October is Give OUT Day, a national day of giving to the sexuality and gender diverse communities. Help us continue delivering counselling programs and services that improve the health and wellbeing of our communities by donating to ACON this Give OUT Day. Big or small every little bit counts. Your contribution will make ...a huge impact. Donate here giveout.org.au/acon

18.01.2022 As the COVID-19 situation improves here in NSW and the sense that things are feeling a bit more normal-ish again, the thought of a cheeky hook-up has probably crossed your mind. You’re not alone you are human. For those who are PrEP users who may have stopped taking their tablets during iso, before picking up that PrEP bottle again, there are some things to consider.

18.01.2022 Powerful message here from ACON Here for Women during #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth If you’re due for a mammogram or would like information on screening, cancer & risks for LGBTQ people. Check out: www.ourunitedfront.org.au

18.01.2022 Order online and get Red Ribbon merchandise delivered straight to your door before World AIDS Day (1 December). Bulk packs and corporate bundles available. 100% of proceeds go towards supporting ACON’s Red Ribbon Appeal Visit our shop here www.redribbonappeal.org.au/shop

17.01.2022 Our team members from ACON Hunter branch and our community health partners across regional NSW teamed up to share their reflections on #WorldAIDSDay.

17.01.2022 Today is World AIDS Day, a time for us to honour those we have lost to an AIDS-related illness. It’s also a time to stand in solidarity with people living with HIV, and to raise awareness of tackling HIV stigma and ending HIV transmissions. Thank you for standing with us and for making a difference. www.redribbonappeal.org.au #WorldAIDSDay #RedRibbonAppeal

16.01.2022 On the eve of World AIDS Day, ACON invites you to join an online panel discussion on ending HIV-related stigma for all. The panel, comprising community members and experts, will explore what we can do to tackle HIV stigma in our communities. This event will also launch a new ACON discussion paper, which shines a light on HIV stigma and discrimination, and its impact on people living with HIV on their daily lives, health and wellbeing, personal relationships, employment, ins...urance, accommodation, other services and more. Join us and be part of the conversation. Together, we can end HIV-related stigma for all. Register here www.aconhealth.org.au/hivstigmapanel

16.01.2022 Parties and events are starting this weekend. So stay safe and take care of each other.

16.01.2022 "Pride in Sport Australia encourages international sporting federations to adhere to peer-reviewed, scientific and medical evidence, particularly in relation to the impact that access barriers to participation in sport has on the health and wellbeing outcomes of trans people."

16.01.2022 Tune In and Let's Talk: A Mental Health Month Event Not just another Zoom event! Join: Teddy Cook, Kage Gold and Lee Taube talk about mental health, self-love, and connection in the COVID era for trans and gender diverse people, their families and allies. Participate in small group breakout rooms and have the chance to actually meet and talk to other people. Be wowed by the artistic performances! ... Hunter Gender Alliance is a Hunter-based charity, working to improve the rights and lives of Trans and Gender Diverse people. See more

15.01.2022 Each year ATSIHAW aims to promote awareness and reduce stigma of HIV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. ACON's Aboriginal Project acknowledges this significant week and encourages our community to: Test Often, Treat Early and Stay Safe. #ATSIHAW #WAD2020 #endinghiv ... For more information see: atsihiv.org.au

15.01.2022 Pin a Virtual Red Ribbon to remember a loved one, send a message of solidarity, or show your support for people living with HIV this World AIDS Day 100% of donations will go towards the Red Ribbon Appeal, supporting ACON's work in HIV prevention, education, advocacy, support and care Thank you for making a difference ... Visit the ACON Virtual Red Ribbon Wall www.virtualredribbon.org.au

15.01.2022 Sexual Health TESTING today FREE, EASY and open til 6pm 129 Maitland rd, Islington, no appointment needed.

14.01.2022 Pride 2020 has started at UoN. Check out the beautiful rainbow crossing unveiled at yesterday’s Pride flag raising, UoN Pride runs till Friday the 30th October. Check out the schedule here: www.newcastle.edu.au/pride NUSA Queer Collective... The University of Newcastle, Australia See more

14.01.2022 *ATTENTION* ACON Hunters DROP-IN CLINIC is CLOSED TODAY the 01/12/2020. We apologise for any inconvenience. Please contact Pacific Clinic (Newcastle) for next available consultation, if you are experiencing any STI symptoms. Ph: 02 4016 4536

14.01.2022 World AIDS Day (1 December) is a time when we can all come together and remember those we have lost to an AIDS-related illness, show solidarity with people living with HIV, and raise awareness in preventing new HIV transmissions and tackling HIV-related stigma. The day is observed with a red ribbon. The Red Ribbon Appeal is ACON’s biggest and most important campaign that raises funds and awareness to support efforts in HIV prevention, education, care and support. Get involved... by pinning a virtual ribbon, making a donation online, sharing this post it’s up to you. Big or small, every little bit counts and we’re grateful for your support! Thank you for joining the Red Ribbon movement! www.virtualredribbon.org.au www.redribbonappeal.org.au

14.01.2022 Thank you to the amazing Jojo Zaho once again for an incredible performace and sharing of lived experience and knowledge Tonight Dan and Kage attended the screening of Black Divas hosted by our partners Hunter Primary Care for NAIDOC Week. Always Was, Always Will Be!!!

14.01.2022 Regional Community Survey for Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer Men!!! ACON Hunter is seeking feedback on current needs from gay, bisexual, trans and queer (GBTQ) men in the Hunter, New England, Central Coast and Western regions. The survey has a focus on GBTQ men living with HIV, however we wish to gain information from all GBTQ men in our community to understand needs more broadly.... The survey can be completed online here: https://form.123formbuilder.com/5780496/form *Survey closes 15/03/2021*

14.01.2022 "International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace." #PronounsDay https://pronounsday.org/

13.01.2022 DEEP DIVE INTO THE #ACONArchives In the lead up to International Women's Day!

12.01.2022 The final SWASH 2020: LBQ Women's Health Forums is today! 11th November, 5:306:30pm If you haven’t already register your interest at: aconhealth.org.au/swash2020

12.01.2022 We are writers, editors, journalists, agents, and professionals in multiple forms of publishing. We believe in the power of words. We want to do our part to help shape the curve of history toward justice and fairness. To that end, we say: non-binary people are non-binary, trans women are women, trans men are men, trans rights are human rights. Your pronouns matter. You matter. You are loved.

11.01.2022 First DROP-IN CLINIC of the year is OPEN TOADY, 3:30pm - 6:00pm We offer FREE and CONFIDENTIAL STI/STD and HIV screening. 129 Maitland Rd Islington.

11.01.2022 "Condoms have been around for a while and we have moved far and beyond early condom ‘technology’, which included the likes of linen sheaths, animal intestines and rubber! Thankfully today, latex condoms dominate the market, with new techniques making them safer to wear, easier to produce and more pleasure-inducing than ever before. So what are some of the things you should look for when it comes to finding the perfect franger for your fella?"

11.01.2022 Tomorrow (1 December) is World AIDS Day! World AIDS Day provides us with an opportunity to raise awareness about HIV, show solidarity with people living with HIV, and remember those we have lost to an AIDS-related illness. The day is observed with the red ribbon. You can make a difference this World AIDS Day by supporting ACON’s Red Ribbon Appeal, our annual campaign to raise funds and awareness for HIV prevention, education, care and support! Every dollar raised from ACON’s... Red Ribbon Appeal goes towards supporting efforts in preventing new HIV transmissions, tackling HIV stigma and supporting people living with HIV. This year, you can make an impact by pinning a Virtual Red Ribbon and making an online donation. Thank you for being part of our Red Ribbon movement this World AIDS Day. www.virtualredribbon.org.au www.redribbonappeal.org.au

10.01.2022 our FREE DROP-IN clinic is open NOW! Our sexual health clinic is open every: Tuesday 3:30pm - 6pm and Thursday 11:30am - 6pm... 129 Maitland rd, Islington

10.01.2022 ACON is running an online focus group to help us develop a new campaign for LGBTQ community members aged 48-74. The online focus group will take place on Thursday 18 February between 6-9pm and participants can log on and take part at their convenience during this time. It will take about 60-90 minutes. Participants receive a $50 gift card. Click here to apply and we’ll be in touch soon: http://bit.ly/campaign-focus-group

09.01.2022 There are still places in Australia where trans and gender diverse people face barriers to being recognised as who they are. Equality Australia, ACON and trans ...organisations want to hear from trans and gender diverse people across Australia, as well as the people who love them, about the impact of these laws and whether you’re interested in helping us change them. Participate here bit.ly/TGDstories

09.01.2022 Get Red Ribbon merchandise delivered directly to your door in time for World AIDS Day on 1 December. 100% proceeds support ACON's Red Ribbon Appeal.

08.01.2022 Through ACON's Welcome Here Project, we have supported over 3000 businesses and services to create environments that are visibly welcoming and inclusive of LGBTQ+ communities. This Friday 16 October is Give OUT Day, a national day of giving to the sexuality and gender diverse communities. Help us continue providing support, information and resources to businesses and services on celebrating diversity and inclusion by donating to ACON this Give OUT Day. Big or small every l...ittle bit counts. Your contribution will make a huge impact. Donate here giveout.org.au/acon

07.01.2022 Today (1 December) is World AIDS Day, a time for us to honour those we have lost to an AIDS-related illness. It’s also a time for us to stand in solidarity with people living with HIV today, and raise awareness on tackling HIV stigma and preventing new HIV transmissions. World AIDS Day also provides us with an important opportunity to reflect on how far we have come. Since the early years of the epidemic, we have made remarkable progress in the fight against HIV. Recent data... shows that HIV diagnoses continue to decline overall, HIV testing rates remain high, and more people living with HIV are on treatment than ever before. We are heading in the right direction but we still have a long way to go. Because despite advances in testing and treatment, some attitudes haven’t changed. Stigma can have profound impacts on people living with HIV and can prevent those at risk from getting tested and accessing the support they need. Stigma affects all of us. In order to truly end HIV transmissions, we must eliminate HIV-related stigma. How ever you are marking World AIDS Day, whether it’s at home, at a virtual event, by donning a red ribbon and supporting ACON’s Red Ribbon Appeal, thank you for being part of the movement. Your involvement will helping raise awareness and shine a light on efforts in HIV prevention, education, care and support. Thank you for making a difference. For more information www.redribbonappeal.org.au To dedicate a virtual ribbon www.virtualredribbon.org.au

06.01.2022 Whether you’ve taken a break from PREP or just want a check-up our FREE DROP-IN clinic is open today! Our sexual health clinic is open every: Tuesday 3:30pm - 6pm and Thursday 11:30am - 6pm... 129 Maitland rd, Islington

06.01.2022 This World AIDS Day (December 1), we take a look at HIV by the numbers. 1 virus, 1 goal together we can end HIV transmission for all. #WorldAIDSDay

06.01.2022 Missing the Rovers at your Mardi Gras parties? We asked their advice about using drugs, so you can stay safe no matter where you're partying. Find out more bit.ly/3uyhhUx

04.01.2022 Check out Newcastle Libraries and ACON Hunters event for Craig Silveys Honeybee Watch a great panel of Trans and gender diverse people discussing their experiences with the book, hosted by Timberlina.

03.01.2022 Palliative Care and End of Life Needs Analysis for LGBTQ, PLHIV and Carers https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pceolna2020 We invite you to share your experience and knowledge of palliative and end of life care and planning. This is for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people, people living with HIV (PLHIV) and/or carers of LGBTQ people and PLHIV living in NSW. Understanding your needs and preferences will help us develop a toolkit to support you. A seperate c...ommunity codesign process will focus on empowering LGBTQ people, PLHIV who and their carers to have discussions, have a better understanding of their rights and have access to information and resources to make informed decisions about palliative care and end of life care and planning. This project is a partnership between ACON Carers NSW Palliative Care NSW Positive Life NSW Seniors Rights Service Funded by NSW Health Needs Analysis here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pceolna2020

03.01.2022 Looking to talk about PREP before the Mardi Gras season kicks off? Good news ACON HUNTERS FREE DROP-IN CLINIC is OPEN TODAY Come see us for all things sexual health! 3:30pm - 6:00pm 129 Maitland rd Islington ... #EndingHIV #HIV #ACONhealth #NewWaysToPrEP #DailyPrEP #OnDemandPrEP #PeriodicPrEP See more

03.01.2022 When it comes to seeking support for issues associated with alcohol and drug use, partners, friends and family members play a key role in helping LGBTQ individuals.

03.01.2022 ACON is running a focus group to help us test a new cancer prevention brand for LGBTQ communities. The online focus group will take place on Wednesday 17 February between 6-9pm and participants can log on and take part at their convenience during this time. It will take about 45 minutes. Participants receive a $50 gift card. Click here to apply and we’ll be in touch soon: http://bit.ly/ACON-brand-focus-group

03.01.2022 This year’s NAIDOC theme is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’. Here, ACON invited Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQ community members to reflect on what NAIDOC means to them. Always Was, Always Will Be. Happy NAIDOC!

02.01.2022 We know it’s a challenge to get together right now for World AIDS Day. But we hope, through this Virtual Red Ribbon Wall, you can get involved and support ACON’s Red Ribbon Appeal. Pin a Virtual Red Ribbon to remember a loved one, send a message of solidarity, or show your support for people living with HIV. 100% of donations will go towards the ACON Red Ribbon Appeal, supporting ACON’s work in HIV prevention, education, advocacy, support and care. www.virtualredribbon.or...g.au www.redribbonappeal.org.au