ACON is taking over the Wharf 2 Theatre at Sydney Theatre Company to create the ACON 40 Hub. A full day featuring a series of sessions that will celebrate, reflect and allow us to share stories and connect to community and beyond. We will be reflecting on our history and celebrating LGBTQ+ trailblazers, queer theatre,...
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...
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...
ACON’s ageing initiative, the LOVE Project, invites lesbian, gay, bi+, trans and queer people, friends and allies of all ages to the third LOVE Social Celebration. THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO BOOKED! Whether you are a seasoned LOVE Project participant or a first timer, this event is for you....
Purchase Ticket Join us at the 2025 Australian Pride in Sport Summit, a dedicated conference that goes beyond showcasing industry leaders, athletes, advocates, and allies in the sports world. This ground-breaking event offers a comprehensive experience that celebrates LGBTQ+ inclusivity and empowerment, and also provides unique opportunities for learning, collaboration, and resource assessment. Immerse yourself...
Journey through 40 years of community response, action and advocacy. The Funhaus Factory in Gosford is proud to host We’re Here For You: 40 Years of ACON, an exhibition showcasing ACON’s campaigns from 1985 – 2025. Relive ACON’s health and safety messages from the last four decades. This exhibition is a striking display of community...
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...
