Hearing the Voices of the Older Trans and Gender Diverse Community
ACON’s LOVE Project, and Trans Health Equity team, and Trans Pride Australia invited the community to join them for an afternoon of storytelling and exploring the experiences of older Trans and Gender Diverse people.
The event focused on the experiences of trans people 55 plus but was open to all trans people, partners, friends and allies. Some of the issues unpacked include social isolation, connection to community, ageing well in aged care, legal rights, mental health, building supportive networks and how people can be better trans allies.

Then and Now: Eliminating LGBTQ Ageism, telling our own stories. May 2021
ACON’s LOVE Project, invites you to share experiences of ageing from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. Speakers include Jessica-Su Tang, Tom Hatfield, Gail Hewison, Suman Lahiry, CMoore Hardy and Roy Starkey. 
Let’s expose ridiculous stereotypes about older people and join in eliminating LGBTQ ageism by telling our own stories. Broaden your thinking, feel the joy and be enlightened by older LGBTQ people who embrace living with resilience, strength, compassion and fun. 
Hosted by Bernie Hobbs, popular judge from ABC TV's The New Inventors, and a favourite with audiences for her weekly science spots on ABC Radio. Bernie has that rare combination of a sharp intellect, quick with and warmth.   
Supported by the City of Sydney 
Location: Glebe Town Hall 160 St Johns Road Glebe 2037 
Date: Wednesday 19 May 2021

LOVE Stories (February 2019)
It was a day of stories, music, art and community at our ‘LOVE Stories’ event on Saturday 9 February 2019 at Petersham Town Hall. Produced by ACON’s LOVE Project, the event encouraged LGBTI seniors and their friends to come together and share their personal tales and express themselves through drawing, creative writing and performance.
Hosted by Julie McCrossin, attendees were treated to creative workshops by writer Ellen van Neervan, artist Guy James-Whitworth and song-writer Jeremy Brennan.
Thanks to LOVE Stories funders, the NSW Seniors Festival and Aurora Group.

Nicola's Story - 'A City Responds to Crisis: Volunteers and the HIV & AIDS Epidemic 1980s – 1990s' (December 2018)
A new historical exhibition, ‘A City Responds to Crisis: Volunteers and the HIV and AIDS Epidemic in Sydney, 1980s-1990s ‘ honours and celebrates the selfless contributions of volunteers and the role they played in the early years of the epidemic. Among the groups and organisations that formed to support people impacted by HIV and AIDS during this time was the Community Support Network (CSN). In this video, long-serving ACON team member Nicola Addison shares her story with CSN, caring for those in our communities, many of whom had no one else to turn to for support.
Curated by Dr Shirleene Robinson, the exhibition is on until 11 December 2019, 1-5pm weekdays and 12-2pm weekends, at M2 Gallery, 4/450 Elizabeth St Surry Hills. Sponsored by the City of Sydney and run in partnership with ACON.
Video produced and directed by Helen Ross-Browne.

LOVElines (October 2018)
Share some creative and social time with our older LGBTIQ communities. A snapshot of community members who attended the first LOVElines gathering facilitated by Guy James Whitworth. Thanks so much to Harrison Sarasola, videographer and editior of this beautiful compilation.

Healing Historical Violence (May 2018)
ACON’s report, 'In Pursuit of Truth and Justice: Documenting Gay and Transgender Prejudice Killings in NSW in the Late 20th Century', shines a light on anti-gay and trans hate crimes that occurred in NSW from the 1970s and 1990s. It seeks to deliver justice for victims and survivors, and aid the ongoing healing process for loved ones and members of the LGBTI community who continue to be impacted today. Here's Sydney gay historian Garry Wotherspoon and former Dykes on Bikes member Nora Savona sharing their personal stories and reflections of that time. Details: https://www.acon.org.au/truthandjustice

ACON Our Relationships. Episode 4: Anni & Helen (December 2017)
A mini-documentary series that goes into the homes of 8 different relationships from the LGBTIQ community in NSW. We learn what is unique about our relationships, what challenges we face together and how we overcome them through pride, strength and love.

ACON Our Relationships. Episode 1: Bill & Andrew (December 2017)
A mini-documentary series that goes into the homes of 8 different relationships from the LGBTIQ community in NSW. We learn what is unique about our relationships, what challenges we face together and how we overcome them through pride, strength and love.