Aids Action Council

Our friends at A Gender Agenda have an amazing calendar of events available on their website for trans and gender diverse Canberrans and their allies. Click the link below to see the full list of upcoming events, and share with your friends and family :)

Amazing news from India today, changing the lives of so many people! #loveislove

Here are some really worrying statistics about the experience of trans and gender diverse young people from the TransPathways report released in 2017: - 3 in 4 trans young people have experienced anxiety or depression. - 4 out of 5 trans young people have engaged in self harm - Almost 1 in 2 have attempted suicide
... Trans and gender diverse young people face enough marginalisation, stigma, discrimination, prejudice, abuse and violence without the supports they need being entirely misrepresented.
In National Child Protection Week we need to make sure that young people feel safe in themselves and we can do this by creating an environment where they can be their whole selves and be treated with the respect, dignity and celebration of their identity that we all deserve.
If you or someone you know are seeking support, remember the following contacts: Westlund Counselling (affordable counselling for LGBTIQ people and their allies): 0412 882 855 (during business hours) QLife Australia: 1800 184 527 (3pm - midnight 7 days a week) Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7)
See More

What a great video recap of the LGBTIQ Women’s Health Conferencd 2018! Did you catch the sneak peek of Encampment’s Isabel Mudford? You can find out more about Izzy’s experience of the conference by checking out our Instagram 😊

#NAPCAN #playyourpart

#NAPCAN #playyourpart

Today we attended the NAPCAN Play Your Part Awards at the Ombudman’s Office to accept the 2018 ACT award with @encampmentact - @isabelmudford shared some great insight into the project as part of the panel discussion. We’re so proud of the positive impact Encampment has had. Congratulations to Izzy and the volunteers and staff who make Encampment possible! #playyourpart #canberra #childprotectionweek

We're really looking forward to the Volunteering Expo this year! We love our Vollies, and can't wait to talk to Canberrans about the amazing contribution our Volunteer Team makes to our organisation and to our communities.

If in doubt, find out: join Consumer Health Forum of Australia on Thursday for a free webinar about My Health Record.
Understanding the risks of #MyHealthRecord as they apply to your own life is a vital step when deciding about whether to have a My Health Record or not. Register for the webinar this Thursday to learn more http://www.webcasts.com.au/chf060918/

Great day networking and providing important community information to Clinicians & practitioners at the Transgender Health Day in the Capital ! A Gender Agenda AIDS Action Council

My Genderation follows Imogen and Erick from the UK on their adventure to Central America.
more from www.transtravellers.com

Crafternoon is today!
Whether you're stopping by for half an hour or half the day, we hope you'll come along and support the Council by helping us to assemble fundraising merch. This is a great opportunity to catch up with the Council team and relax!
We hope to see you there :)
... Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/165426046 1351031/
See More

This project sounds gorgeous 💜

We're so proud of the Encampment Team lead by Isabel Mudford, who have been announced as the ACT Winners of the NAPCAN Play Your Part Award for 2018. Great work team!
You can find out more about Encampment by visiting www.aidsaction.org.au/encampment
More info about the Play Your Part Awards can be found here on NAPCAN's great new website: https://www.napcan.org.au/play-your-part- awards/

A powerful story from a gay man in regional NSW #wearitpurple 💜

Happy #wearitpurpleday everyone! We hope you’re celebrating with the people who empower you, and know that the staff, volunteers and board of the Council love you just as you are 💜

Find out more about shigellosis. https://bit.ly/2wmbiWl
The ACT and NSW have both seen an increase in multi-drug-resistant shigellosis cases acquired through male-to-male sexual contact which are resistant to all recommended oral antibiotics.
Reminder: sexual health checks are available across the ACT. The next session of M Clinic with Canberra Sexual Health Centre will take place on 3 September. Visit http://health.act.gov.au/our-…/canberra -sexual-health-centre to find out... more.
#menshealth #canberra
See More