ACON - QueerAbility

04/08/2025

LGBTQ+ people 18 years and over, People Living with HIV, carers, allies and friends are invited to a health information panel discussion and Q&A for Dying to Know Day.

This discussion and afternoon tea brings together LGBTQ+ experts from across the end-of-life and death sector to share what you need to know to plan ahead, advocate for your wishes, and support those you love. Listen and join in the community conversation, learn about end-of-life essentials, and ask questions that you’ve been Dying to Know!

This event is for all LGBTQ+ people 18 and over, PLHIV, carers, friends and allies, to explore the essential things to know to make end of life care safe and aligned to your needs.

Proudly presented by ACON’s LOVE Project in association with Dying to Know Day and supported by Dowson Turco Lawyers, Life Rites Funerals, and Dying with Dignity.

Date: Friday 8 August
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Location: Inner West Pride Centre, 1A Bedford Street, Newtown

Please note: this event will include discussion about Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD).

If you have any questions, contact loveproject@acon.org.au

Register here ➡️ form.123formbuilder.com/6861425/registration-acon-dying-to-know-day-panel

15/03/2023

SURVEY: People who are participants as well as people with who are not currently an NDIS participant are invited by People With Disability Australia (PWDA) to share their experiences in this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWDA-NDISReview

Pls share!

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01/10/2022

We're excited to announce we are restarting our seven(7) in person workshops and one(1) online workshop for LGBTQ+ people with disabilities wanting to develop a better understanding of the NDIS.

We have 7 workshops planned in:
- Wollongong
- Newtown
-Lismore
-Parramatta
-Campbelltown
-Bowral
-Katoomba

If you're interested in participating and would like more information, please fill out the intake form below! If you need any assistance applying, please don't hesitate to email q***rability@acon.org.au.

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ACON is holding several community workshops aimed at enabling LGBTQ+ people with disabilities to gain a better understanding of the NDIS.

02/08/2022

Are you confident on camera and want to make a difference?

We’re developing a new Can We campaign about Cervical Screening. It aims to encourage young women (cis and trans) and people with a cervix aged 25-35 years to have a Cervical Screening Test. The campaign will also raise awareness about new Screening options available. The campaign is planned to launch late-2022.

To express your interest to participate, click here: https://www.acon.org.au/canwe_eoi

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26/07/2022

If you're a person with a disability, a carer, advocate and/or a treating professional, you have an opportunity to voice your thoughts on how gathering information for access and planning can be better improved.

Have your say here: http://ow.ly/uMh950K37FK

NOTE: Closing date is July 29.

18/07/2022

Tell your story with Stories Out West

Stories Out West is a program celebrating LGBTQ+ writers from culturally, linguistically and ethnically diverse backgrounds who have a connection to Western Sydney.

Connect with other writers, gain access to mentorship and have your work published in an upcoming anthology.

Special thanks to our partner SWEATSHOP for this.

Register now: http://ow.ly/IQlC50JXKgE

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15/07/2022

Q***r Screen is seeking expressions of interest from artists across Australia with disability or who are d/Deaf to supply an original artwork for use by Q***r Screen. The selected work will appear on the front cover of Q***r Screen’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), with the artist to receive $2,000.

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13/07/2022

While we do need to support all LGBTQ+ people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people with intellectual disabilities are an especially vulnerable and equally important part of our society.

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People with intellectual disabilities face additional barriers to access and participation in community, which means their voices are often missing from LGBTQ+ events.

11/07/2022

Launched to coincide with Disability Pride Month, Party With Aspie, is a short film exploring 23 year old Nate's journey in Sydney's dating scene while living with Asperger's Syndrome.

There is a donation campaign to cover the multitude of costs to make a short film and this will ensure the film will look professional, be cast authentically and have a long life on the festival circuit and beyond.

If you'd like to make a (tax deductible) donation to this campaign, you can do so here: http://ow.ly/PooU50JSpI3

For more information on this, you can watch this subtitled video below.

21/03/2022

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination!

ACON stands up against racism and all of us here have put together a video message to share how we work towards eliminating racism in the work we do to support our LGBTQ communities.

Share this video and a message why eliminating racism is important to you!

Find out more about today ➡️ www.un.org/en/observances/end-racism-day

01/03/2022

M3thod is a free and confidential peer led service for gay and bis*xual men (cis and trans), trans women, and non-binary people who use either crystal methamphetamine or GHB in combination with s*x (aka chems*x, party and play, or PnP).

Pivot Point recently had a chat with Justin Xiao the Community Health Promotion Officer for Sexualised Drug Use at ACON about M3THOD, he explained how M3THOD works.

For more info https://endinghiv.org.au/toolkit/m3thod/

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Some people refer to the combination of s*x with drugs like crystal methamphetamine and GHB as chems*x or party and play (PnP). Others call it wired fun or simply partying. Whatever you call it, if you are looking for some support or want to chat to a peer about PnP, M3THOD is for you.

01/03/2022

Trans Vitality: Trans-Affirming Practice is a free, four-module eLearning for health professionals in NSW designed to increase your knowledge, skills and confidence when working with trans and gender diverse people. Trans Vitality will help you be a stronger ally and feel more confident in affirming and inclusive practice.

The eLearning is 3 hours long and includes community case studies designed to build your empathy and understanding as you compare them to your own lived experiences of gender, s*xuality and bias. Register for free here:

https://www.pridetraining.org.au/pages/trans-vitality-trans-affirming-practice-elearning-registration

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