ACON
ACON is Australia’s largest community-based gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender healthy and HIV/AIDS organisation which aims to provide information and support for people at risk or affected by
About this winner
- Year: 2009
- Level: Winner
- Award category: Community Award
About the 2009 nomination
ACON is Australia's largest community-based gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender healthy and HIV/AIDS organisation which aims to provide information and support for people at risk or affected by HIV and to improve access to mainstream services. It is a high visibility advocacy body and is recognised for implementing new initiatives that challenge systematic intolerance, raise awareness of diversity and encourage greater harmony between people of different race, sex, sexuality and ethnic origin. ACON is based in Darlinghurst, on NSW .
About the Human Rights Awards
The Australian Human Rights Awards is an inspirational showcase of the best in all of us. The Awards honour and celebrate diverse human rights heroes and significant achievements in protecting and promoting human rights in Australia.