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ACON has a long history around working with Aboriginal gay men and Torres Strait Islander gay men and we need to hear from you.
Posted Wed, 05/09/2012 - 11:42am by admin.
Aboriginal People + Torres Strait Islander People
Red Ribbon World AIDS Day Grants
The NSW World AIDS Day project, through funding from NSW Health, is offering grants for World AIDS Day of up to $500* to run an event on the week leading up to and including the internationally recognised World AIDS Day on Saturday 1 December 2012.
Posted Wed, 05/09/2012 - 11:40am by admin.
Anwernekenhe National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HIV/AIDS Alliance (ANA) Notice of Annual General Meeting
Nominations are now being sought for three individual committee positions
Posted Tue, 04/09/2012 - 3:49pm by admin.
Chronic Disease Dental Scheme Closure
The closure of the chronic disease dental scheme has just been announced. This covered all people with HIV. The replacement scheme covers children and all people on low income but the public services to meet the increased demand by and large do not yet exist.
Posted Tue, 04/09/2012 - 11:53am by admin.
Participate In Our Focus Group
ACON is conducting important social research for our next social campaign during September 2012. Gay or bisexual men aged over 20 years old are invited to attend the group discussions.
Posted Tue, 04/09/2012 - 11:44am by admin.
HIV Organisations Welcome New Legal Defence For Non-Disclosure Of HIV
People with HIV in NSW who don't disclose their HIV status to sexual partners are now able to defend themselves against penalties for breaches of public health law if they can demonstrate they took ‘reasonable precautions' to prevent passing on the virus.
Posted Fri, 31/08/2012 - 1:08pm by admin.
The Horizon II Trivia Fundraiser
Come along to The Horizon II Trivia Fundraiser! Help put Season 2 of Australia's 1st Gay Drama on the air! (whilst having a load of camp fun)
Posted Tue, 28/08/2012 - 12:22pm by admin.
New Mental Health Program Launches In Parramatta
A new education program is aiming to reduce the impact of mental distress in Parramatta's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community by helping people improve their understanding of mental health and their ability to help people experiencing mental health issues.
Posted Thu, 16/08/2012 - 4:04pm by admin.
SPANC Recuitment Is Closing Soon!
Recruitment for SPANC is closing soon! Research suggests that gay men are over 20 times more likely than others to develop anal cancer. This study aims to gather information to help guide the possible future introduction of regular anal screening programs for gay men.
Posted Thu, 16/08/2012 - 11:44am by admin.
We Are All Family And We Take Care Of Our Mob
NSW Abotiginal STI, HIV and Hepatitis Workers Network says "We Are All Family And We Take Care Of Our Mob" in support of the This Is Oz project.
Posted Tue, 14/08/2012 - 3:46pm by admin.
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