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This Mardi Gras, We Rise
The Sydney Mardi Gras parade is almost here! It’s crazy to think that some of our last memories of a pre-COVID world was Sydney Mardi…
Overcoming HIV – a short story
First being diagnosed feels like you have been given a life sentence. You feel isolated and alone. You are left within the whirlwind of your…
My amazing experience with a[STARTx] – a workshop for guys living with HIV
It took me a while to pluck up the courage to attend a[STARTx] – a weekend workshop for gay men who are dealing with their…
Gay movies to stream at home for a COVID-19 movie night
While we’ve all been enjoying some extra home-time you might have already burnt through much of your movie watch list. Allow us to throw some…
He wants to meet up – what should I do?
It’s been a little while now since we’ve started practising social distancing. This has meant a huge change in the way we live our lives…
11 ways to pass time while social distancing at home
Many of us may be finding ourselves suddenly home-bound over the next little while as we practise social distancing to help contain the spread of…
25 things that make you want to say ‘thank you’
We may not celebrate Thanksgiving widely here in Australia, but we do have a gay-Christmas (Happy Mardi Gras!). This year, we are saying thank you…
HIV in Australia: the books behind the HIV/AIDS epidemic
Looking for a new book to add to the reading pile? Why not pick up Nick Cook’s Fighting For Our Lives, which tells the inspiring…
Sydney Gay Community Periodic Survey Need New Recruiters
ACON is preparing for the 2020 round of the Sydney Gay Community Periodic Survey (SGCPS) set to run during the Mardi Gras period next February.…
Not sure about starting HIV treatment?
Learning about your recent HIV positive diagnosis can be a lot to take in, so when your doctor asks you about starting treatment, your first…
Ending HIV In NSW? We Can!
As another Mardi Gras rolls around, the tell-tale signs of gay Christmas are in the air. An above average amount of glitter begins to populate…
HIV testing stories that will make you laugh
Getting tested for HIV and other STIs is a serious matter, but with everything in life, at times there can be a moment where something…
Is PrEP for you?
PrEP is now available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), which means it’s now easier than ever to get your hands on this amazing little…
This Mardi Gras, How Do You Do It?
We have come a great distance to arrive at this year’s 40th Mardi Gras parade. From what started as a political protest and Day of…