ACON

Service Description

ACON is Australia’s largest health organisation specialising in community health, inclusion and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders. Established in 1985, ACON works to create opportunities for people in our communities to live their healthiest lives. We provide health services, support, information, referrals and linkage to counselling and care coordination support to LGBTQ+ people. This includes supporting people to report to police and access legal services. We work with and train a variety of services to improve the experiences of LGBTQ+ people accessing these services. ACON also coordinates projects such as Welcome Here and community volunteer programs that focus on community safety, engaging communities and responding to community needs.

Alternate Names: ACON Health

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm

Accessibility

Referral System

Anyone can refer with consent. Self-referral.

Service Fees

No. Small sliding fee scale for after hours counselling

Disability Access

Yes. Accessible bathrooms and LGBTQ+ Disability programs

Organisational Information

Area Served

NSW

Parent Organisation

ACON

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

Yes

Last Updated: 22 January 2024