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Posted Tue, 01/06/2010 - 12:11pm by admin.
Living With HIV
ACON Events During Mardi Gras 2012
31/01/2012 - Getting out and about this Mardi Gras? Expand your horizons and help create a stronger and more vibrant GLBT community by attending one of ACON's fabulous Mardi Gras events.
Posted Tue, 31/01/2012 - 4:31pm by admin.
ACON Alley At Fair Day 2012
Want to find out how to look after yourself, connect with other community members or volunteer to help people in need?
Posted Tue, 31/01/2012 - 2:29pm by admin.
The Sydney Gay Community Periodic Survey 2012
The Sydney Gay Community Periodic Survey is designed to improve our understanding of gay men's health issues in Sydney by gathering data on sexual behaviour, sexual health, drug use and community engagement.
Posted Tue, 31/01/2012 - 2:28pm by admin.
Prison Needles Risk is a Furphy
“Unfounded fears and misinformation have deliberately been used to prevent prisoners accessing fresh needles and syringes,” Justice Action Coordinator Brett Collins said today.
Justice Action launched its paper ‘Pricking the Bubble Around Prison NSPs’ today after an exhaustive consultation with prison stakeholders and researchers of national standing.
Posted Thu, 19/01/2012 - 1:39pm by admin.
HIV Prevention in Canada – a Consumer's Report Card
There is a mixed bag of HIV prevention techniques being used across Canada, some clearly better than others. Bob Leahy with an opinionated look at what’s working and what’s not – and what to do about it.
Posted Thu, 19/01/2012 - 11:12am by admin.
2012 ‘Medicare Dental Scheme’ Update
24/1/12 - The Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme, sometimes called the Medicare Dental Scheme, continues to operate. Whilst the Government has restated its intention to close the Scheme, it continues to operate for new and existing clients who are living with chronic conditions, such as HIV.
Posted Wed, 04/01/2012 - 4:02pm by admin.
Disability Support Pension Changes
On January 1 2012 some changes will be made to the way in which people are assessed for the Disability Support Pension. It will primarily affect people who are applying for the DSP and those who come up for a review.
Posted Fri, 23/12/2011 - 10:35am by admin.
Fear Less Live More
A new national HIV education campaign for gay men developed by the AFAO-NAPWA Education team (ANET) encourages gay men to communicate more openly about HIV in sexual settings.
Posted Thu, 15/12/2011 - 2:30pm by admin.
Fighting HIV In Australia
Thirty years on, Australia is still well positioned to take the lead in HIV behavioral prevention, writes Professor John de Wit.
Posted Wed, 14/12/2011 - 3:50pm by admin.
