Born in 1985 as the community united to address the HIV epidemic, throughout the decades ACON has expanded to deliver a huge variety of programs and campaigns to maximise the health of our LGBTQ+ communities. You're invited to join us to look back at four decades of ACON's evolution, and look ahead to the future....
After joining us to celebrate 40 years of ACON at the Town Hall, come dance the night away with us at Universal on Oxford Street! Racers start your engines: The stars of Drag Race Down Under - Vybe, Coco Jumbo, Hannah Conda and Minnie Cooper will perform at Down Under Legacy in the Universal Main...
Turning 40 allows for a little celebration and some trans joy as an act of resistance. With recent historical changes in legislation that have made it far easier to change gender markers on birth certificates in NSW, there are lot of wins to celebrate in the trans and gender diverse community, which is now more...
From the early days of HIV to today, people in our communities step up to care for others who need them. In this panel discussion hosted by ACON CEO Michael Woodhouse, we explore the role of volunteer and family carers, supporting carers and how our culture of care has changed over the last 40 years....
Everyone comes out in their own way. Not all of us do. Hosted by ABC journalist Mon Schafter, this panel will explore the notion of ‘coming out’ and how it takes multiple forms through diverse stories and experiences. Our guests share personal stories about choosing to share their identities with others on their own terms...
Meet a panel of trailblazers in Australian LGBTQ+ history with FIRSTS, hosted by the ABC’s Jeremy Fernandez. This event assembles some of the nation’s pioneering advocates and changemakers who’ve opened doors and elevated visibility of the rainbow community in their respective fields. As rights and recognition of the community come under threat of erosion around...
40 Years of Queer Theatre: The People, The Shows, The Stories Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Mitchell Butel will host this panel discussion exploring the history of queer theatre in NSW. Queer story telling has been on our stages in various guises since the curtain was first drawn and has transformed over time - through...
Sideshow: The Legacy of Michael Matou and The Sideshow Theatre Company Step into the glittering, defiant world of 1980s Sydney as we celebrate the legacy of Michael Matou and the Sideshow Theatre collective - a radical force in queer expression, cabaret and theatrical transcendence. Sideshow Burlesco brings together Martin Raphael - Matou’s partner and Sideshow’s musical...
40 years of ACON. See the moments, hear the stories. Community photographers William Yang, CMoore Hardy, Ann-Marie Calilhanna and Mark Dickson have captured the action at the events which have shaped four decades of ACON's work in the communities. At this very special one-off free community event in Universal - the building where ACON was...
After the fun of the Parramatta Pride Picnic and a day full of fabulous entertainment and activities, come and unwind, grab a drink and a bite to eat at Riverside Theatres. ACON 40 has exclusive use of the Courtyard from 4.30pm to 6.30pm for this Pride Picnic After Party. Come along and enjoy the music...
