News

13 Oct 2025

HIV Living Experience Advisory Committee

Expression of Interest: HIV Living Experience Advisory CommitteeThorne Harbour Health is establishing a HIV Living Experience Advisory Committee to provide guidance, advice, and support to our services.This committee will play a critical role in shaping our strategic direction and operations, ensuring that the diverse lived and living experiences of people with HIV are not only heard but embedded in the decisions that impact their lives.

25 Sep 2025

Northside Bizarre Returns!

Save the Date: Saturday 11 October 2025. No need to register - ENTRY IS FREE.After a six-year hiatus, Northside Bizarre returns in full force!This iconic kink and fetish street party is making a long-awaited comeback at The Laird Hotel and surrounds in Abbotsford, bringing together queer communities for a day of playful debauchery, community celebration, and crucial fundraising for Thorne Harbour Health.

24 Sep 2025

How to Add Volunteering to Your CV

Volunteering is a great way to make a difference in your community, connect with others, and enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done. However, the benefits of volunteering go beyond those fuzzy feelings – becoming a volunteer can make you a more appealing candidate during your job search.

24 Sep 2025

Why This IDAHOBIT is Different

One year ago, Thorne Harbour Health stepped away from X (formerly known as Twitter) to take a stand against harmful online rhetoric on IDAHOBIT (International Day Against LGBTIQA+ Discrimination). In the months since, it’s become increasingly clear that this was the right decision. While Australia’s recent election results have sparked optimism for a more inclusive future, the past year has also seen a troubling rise in hostility against LGBTIQA+ people.

24 Sep 2025

Call for Board Nominations

The Victorian AIDS Council Inc (VAC) and Gay Men’s Health Centre Inc (GMHC), trading as Thorne Harbour Health are seeking visionary and capable people who work well with others to nominate for election to two vacancies on our Board of Directors.

24 Sep 2025

PLC Newsletter - Spring 2025

Hear the latest from our Positive Living Centre.

26 Jul 2025

5 Ways for Queer People to Recognise NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week is Australia’s biggest celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Unlike other important First Nations days of awareness—such as Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week—that focus on how other Australians can address colonisation, NAIDOC is specifically about celebrating First Nations culture.

22 Jul 2025

Introducing Medicare-Subsidised Counselling

Thorne Harbour Health is proud to launch Under the Rainbow, our new Medicare-subsidised counselling service. At just $50 per session, this new offering expands on our existing free mental health counselling, helping us support more members of our LGBTIQA+ communities. We have a new dedicated psychologist available for this program.

16 Jul 2025

Silver Rainbow Training Expands to Better Support LGBTIQ+ Elders

Since Thorne Harbour Health began delivering Silver Rainbow Training (SRT) sessions in late April 2025, we’ve keenly worked to support Aged Care professionals in understanding the unique challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ elders.Participants have left our sessions with their eyes open to issues and situations that hadn’t previously occurred to them and enjoy having their perspectives challenged so they are more sensitive to the needs of LGBTIQ+ elders. Feedback following Silver Rainbow Training suggests that staff feel more able to deliver holistic care to their clients.In the past two months, we’ve conducted one online and six face-to-face SRT sessions, some of which included HIV 101 education components delivered by our HIV peer navigator. A Community of Practice session was also held in May, providing an opportunity for professional networking and sharing of experiences.SRT has reached 120 staff members across six organisations, including an Emergency Department, an Aged Care facility, a health network organisation, and three mental health organisations. The training has been delivered to five metro and one regional organisation, with our primary focus on Health Justice, aiming to create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for all.

24 Jun 2025

Smoking and Gender Affirming Treatments: What You Need to Know

We all know smoking isn’t good for our health, but did you know it can also affect gender affirming treatments and surgeries?Whether you’re thinking about starting hormones, planning for surgery, or already on your journey, it’s important to understand how smoking might impact your body along the way.

04 Jun 2025

PLC Newsletter - Winter 2025

The winter edition of the newsletter for Thorne Harbour Health's Positive Living Centre (PLC) is out now.

30 May 2025

Find Help for Domestic Violence in Adelaide

Explore our guide to some of the key services offering domestic violence counselling and support in Adelaide.Family and domestic violence is an issue across Australia, impacting people of all genders, sexualities, and backgrounds. LGBTIQA+ communities in Adelaide are no exception. Some research shows that LGBTIQA+ people may experience domestic and family violence at higher rates than the general population.If you're seeking support for family and domestic violence in Adelaide, it's important to know what services are available and which ones are safe and inclusive for you.