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Rainbow Riverina

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23.01.2022 ACON's Rainbow Mental Health Lived Experience Network is now expanding into our area. A two-day training course will be delivered in Wagga Wagga on November 21-22. Participants will have their accommodation and travel costs covered, and will be paid for their time. EOI's closing 26th October.... Read more and express your interest in applying via the link. Image Description: Text reads "Passionate About Mental Health?" over an image of silhouetted faces in various shades of purple.

18.01.2022 ACON is exploring options for a NSW-wide Health Centre that would provide specialist health care for people in our communities. ACON is wanting to make sure that people in our communities are at the heart of this service, and that no matter where you live in NSW you can access this service through in-person appointments or via telehealth. They’d 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

17.01.2022 Please pass this on to any young Indigenous people who you may know....

13.01.2022 Join ACON Southern & Far West and ‘Go out with a BANG’ in their end of year online workshops for regional NSW LGBTQ+ community members [18+]. Connect with others from across regional NSW and explore what brings the community together, and how to look after your sexual health. Online session dates: Saturday 5 December 2:00pm - 4:00pm (GBQ+ men [cis and trans inclusive]) Topic: HIV & Sexual Health... Saturday 5 December 2:00pm - 4:00pm (All LGBTQ+ community members) Topic: LGBTQ Sexual Health Thursday 10 December, 7:00pm - 9:00pm (All LGBTQ+ community members) Topic: Our Identities, Lives and Experiences Register for one or both workshops here: www.aconhealth.org.au/bang FB Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/374785770271971

10.01.2022 We're fortunate in Wagga to have a wonderful space called The Curious Rabbit, who offer a safe and accepting environment for all. They also employ members of our queer community giving young queer people the opportunity to work and learn new skills whilst having some income. They also do a great toasted sandwich and flat white Why have we posted this? We need to support the businesses who support us. It's simple. This is a safe space for us. We need it to stay. Pop in, gra...b a coffee, bite to eat, some books and some art.... They're located in Johnston Street, between Fitzmaurice St and the old Ambulance station. We'd love to highlight any other locals who are in business and supporting our people and community.

07.01.2022 ACON is proud to announce the launch of Trans Covid Care, a COVID-19 relief initiative for trans and gender diverse people in NSW who have been impacted by the pandemic. You or your carer can apply by email or phone, and everyone who applies will receive support, although not everyone will receive financial support. Options for support include:... - Connecting with a trans peer - Referral to ACON’s Client Services - Links to ACON Regional Services - Woolies/Coles voucher - Sock Drawer Heroes voucher - Phone credit - Pre-paid debit card - TransHub and ACON resources Applications will be processed on Wednesdays until funding is exhausted. We know it’s been a difficult year for so many in our communities, and we hope that Trans Covid Care can help make a difference in your life, and the lives of trans people across NSW. You can apply online at www.tinyurl.com/TCCare, or over the phone by leaving a message at: (02) 9206 2050 [Image description: A blue/purple background with text that says, ‘TRANS COVID CARE For trans people in NSW impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on need, care packages will support mental health and ease financial stress’. At the bottom of the tile, it says ‘Online applications: tinyurl.com/TCCare and for more information or a phone application, leave a message: (02) 9206 2050. The ACON and TransHub logos are on the left side of the image.]