Tag: acon
New Media Guidelines Released for Reporting on LGBTIQ Community
The Australian Press Council have released guidelines about the reporting on persons with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics by journalists and editors. Freedom of speech and freedom of the media are essential to democracy and central to keeping the community well informed and able to deal with complex social issues. With these
LGBTQ Prejudice and Minority Stress Impact Study Launched
A new study aimed at gaining a better understanding of the impact of prejudice and minority stress on the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ people has been launched in Sydney’s Western suburbs today in the hope that it will inform the development of advocacy, training and other service-related initiatives. The study, particularly with Aboriginal
ACON Honour Award Finalists Announced
Demonstrating the strength and diversity of LGBTIQ communities, unsung heroes, community champions and long-standing allies of sexuality and gender diverse people lead the field of finalists of the 2019 Honour Awards. An inspiring mix of over 30 people and organisations will be celebrated at the annual LGBTIQ community awards to be held in Sydney in
