• ACON 40: Trans Evolution

    Pride Hall, Inner West Pride Centre 1A Bedford Street, Newtown, NSW, Australia

    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...

  • Driven By Hope: Stories of LGBTQ+ Solidarity for International Overdose Awareness Day

    Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre Level 1/405 Crown Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia

    Join us for an afternoon of community story sharing, solidarity and connection. ACON, in collaboration with the Kirketon Road Centre (KRC), Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) and NSW Users and AIDS Association (NUAA), will hold a special event marking International Overdose Awareness Day. Supported by the Surry Hills Community Drug Action Team, this event on...

  • Art Gallery of NSW x LOVE Project – September Visit

    Art Gallery of NSW Art Gallery Road, Sydney, Australia

    Book here The Art Gallery of NSW and ACON's LOVE Project have partnered to offer free monthly art experiences for LGBTQ+ people and allies, 18 years and over. All genders, sexualities and cultural background welcome. The Art Gallery wants to share their collection, exhibitions and passion for art. You are invited to monthly visits, offering...

  • ACON 40: Through the Lens

    Universal 85-93 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia

    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...

  • Orlando: Queer Night

    Belvoir St Theatre 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills

    A SPECIAL QUEER NIGHT AT BELVOIR ST THEATRE Virginia Woolf’s most beloved and brilliant novel takes to the stage in a joyous new adaptation at Belvoir St Theatre. Experience this pioneering work exploring themes of gender, imperialism, nature, technology at Belvoir’s Queer Night – a safe space for the queer community and their allies to...

  • Queer Backstage Tour of the Wharf – 3 October

    Sydney Theatre Company Reception

    Purchase Tickets Here Queer Backstage Tours of The Wharf Sydney Theatre Company is thrilled to present this special tour in celebration of ACON’s 40th Anniversary. Sydney Theatre Company has a rich history of LGBTQIA+ storytelling on its stages, as well as behind the scenes. This tour will provide exclusive access to Queer theatrical memories from...

  • RENT: The Musical – ACON Night

    Sydney Opera House, Joan Sutherland Theatre Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Purchase Tickets Here Experience Jonathan Larson's electrifying, multi-Tony® Award winning musical, in this critically-acclaimed new production at the Sydney Opera House. Step into the vibrant streets of New York City’s East Village, where dreams are born, friendships are tested, and the power of love prevails against all odds. This groundbreaking phenomenon, inspired by Puccini’s La Bohème is...

  • Queer Backstage Tour of the Wharf – 10 October

    Sydney Theatre Company Reception

    Purchase Tickets Here Queer Backstage Tours of The Wharf Sydney Theatre Company is thrilled to present this special tour in celebration of ACON’s 40th Anniversary. Sydney Theatre Company has a rich history of LGBTQIA+ storytelling on its stages, as well as behind the scenes. This tour will provide exclusive access to Queer theatrical memories from...

  • Parramatta Pride Picnic

    Bowling Green, Parramatta Park Pitt Street & Macquarie Street, Parramatta, NSW, Australia

    Book A Stall Proudly a free event, EVERYONE is welcome at the Parramatta Pride Picnic! As western Sydney’s largest Pride event, Parramatta Pride Picnic is proudly a collaboration between ACON, Inclusiv Events and Parramatta Queer Forum, part of ACON’s Inclusive Communities Networks, alongside a dedicated team of volunteer event organisers. Celebrating great vibes, fierce looks,...

  • Art Gallery of NSW x LOVE Project – October Visit

    Art Gallery of NSW Art Gallery Road, Sydney, Australia

    Book Here The Art Gallery of NSW and ACON's LOVE Project have partnered to offer free monthly art experiences for LGBTQ+ people and allies, 18 years and over. All genders, sexualities and cultural background welcome. The Art Gallery wants to share their collection, exhibitions and passion for art. You are invited to monthly visits, offering...

  • ACON 40 RUBY GALA DINNER

    Hyatt Regency Sydney 161 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    You’re invited to an evening of impact and inspiration as we celebrate 40 years of ACON. The ACON 40 Ruby Gala Dinner will bring together community leaders, allies and supporters for a night of celebration and performance. The gala is hosted by ABC broadcaster Jeremy Fernandez and drag icon Courtney Act, and will feature First...