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During The 6th Queer Screen Film Fest, 2018, make sure you don't miss out on the Australian premiere of 'Mario'!
Co-presented by Pride in Sport Australia, this smart and sexy film from Switzerland tells the story of Mario and Leon, two soccer players aspiring to the A-league. As their work and homelife collide, their chemistry on and off the field awakens in Mario a lust and desire for Leon that cannot be denied. Mario is a powerful story that sensitively examines love under pressure, and what we are willing to compromise for the heart.
Saturday 22 September 6.30pm, Event Cinemas George St. Details and bookings: https://bit.ly/2Pd9Qwz

Hey young queers – your rainbow family loves you! Why not think about cutting down or quitting smoking?
Here's the fourth and final in a series of little films ACON made in partnership with Twenty10, where we asked some young queers how they will go about reducing their tobacco usage. Special thanks to The Aurora Group for your support! #SmokeFreeStillFierce
www.acon.org.au/smokefreestillfierce

Cabaret powerhouse Catherine Alcorn and Australian television historian-extraordinaire, Andrew Mercado will headline this year’s Honour Awards, NSW’s longest-running awards night celebrating the LGBTI community.
She will join a host of entertainers and presenters – comprising community icons, showbiz stars and political figures – in lighting up this year’s awards ceremony.

Tomorrow afernoon!
Author Talk at the State Library of NSW: Shirleene Robinson & Noah Riseman in conversation with Kate Evans.
Most people have heard of the United States’ infamous ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy, yet few know about Australia’s own history of LGBT military service. In Serving in Silence? lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender servicemen and women share their personal stories for the first time. Tracing the ADF’s transformation to the inclusive organisation it is today, Serving in Silence? also highlights the pivotal role of military service in the lives of many LGBT Australians and how they have served their country with distinction.

"Bisexuality is still an uncomfortable term for many people. Conjuring up thoughts and questions in people’s minds, namely if bisexuality is even a thing. In order to transcend these negative stereotypes, education and role models are key. But we need role models that are up to the challenge and it’s no easy feat."

“We don’t judge people by their sexuality or gender. We won’t put up with any negativity in our store, or on our social media, that is homophobic or aggressive. We will just shut it down immediately,” Blackbird Corner's Nici Palmer on joining ACON's revamped 'Welcome Here Project'.

Bi-Visibility Day is this Sunday, 23 September, and is part of ACON's Diversity Days Project which celebrates and honours LGBTIQ days of significance. The aim is to increase awareness of the LGBTIQ community’s rich and fabulous diversity. More info: www.welcomehere.org.au/diversitydays

"Writer and food editor Tucker Shaw posted nearly two dozen tweets describing his experience losing friends and lovers to HIV. The thread was triggered by a conversation Shaw overheard on a train; two young men were discussing HIV, with one saying it 'galvanized the gay community' and 'paved the way to make things better, in the long run.'"

"[The inquiry] will also refer to a report, In Pursuit of Truth Justice, by the health advocacy ACON, whose president, Justin Koonin, said: 'Questions remain and we are hopeful that this inquiry will finally deliver some answers. This is an important step towards justice and healing.'"

Featuring a special performance by Catherine Alcorn, hosted by Andrew Mercado, with DJ Kate Monroe, red carpet hosted by Candy Box, and featuring award presenters Jordan Raskopoulos, Casey Conway, Monique Schafter, Brad McKay, and much more. See you on Wednesday 3 October at the Ivy Ballroom: www.honourawards.com.au

Visit www.susi.org.au to participate in a survey on sex and drug-taking behaviour.

ACON welcomes today's announcement from the NSW Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on Social Issues, about the launch of an inquiry into institutional responses to hate crimes committed against members of the LGBTI community in NSW between 1970 and 2010.

"If you don’t put 'No Asians' in your profile, that doesn’t mean you have to fuck Asians now. It just means I don’t have to see it."
"It is not racist to not be attracted to me personally. But for you to say 'I know what every Asian guy looks like and I know for a fact that I would not be attracted to any of them…', like that comes from a racist place because you don’t know what we all look like. That’s ugly."

What amazing talents and achievements! Who will take home the Honour Awards 2018 Arts & Entertainment Award, presented by Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras? See you on Wednesday 3 October at the Ivy Ballroom Sydney.

Visit www.susi.org.au to participate in a survey on sex and drug-taking behaviour.

Only a few weeks to go until we come together and celebrate the dynamic spirit of the community! Looking forward to seeing you at Honour Awards 2018.
Get your tickets at www.honourawards.com.au

I am totally fed up with ACON, they do nothing for transgender women, I went to a transgender picnic that turned out to be a mens bbq, I emailed the organizer to thank him and to discuss options going forward, he did not bother to reply to me. Transgender females have similar issue to gay men, however ACON just tells us to go see community health. Thanks ACON for nothing.