News

20 Sep 2023

Hate Speech Law Reform Underway

The Victorian Government’s anti-vilification reform is underway, and they want to hear what you have to say!

12 Sep 2023

Call for Board Nominations

We are seeking visionary and capable people who work well with others to nominate for election to two (2) vacancies on the Board of Directors.

08 Sep 2023

PLC Newsletter - Spring 2023

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

10 Aug 2023

How You Can Help Reform Hate Speech Laws

This year, our LGBTIQ+ communities have come under increasing attack from the far right. Extremists have sought to incite hatred and intimidate us into cancelling community events across the state.As a community, we’ve come a long way in securing rights and recognition. However, there is still significant work to be done. You can make your voice heard and influence positive change by participating in the Victorian Government’s anti-vilification law reform process.

21 Jul 2023

Be a Part of Our Community Advisory Committees

Application Deadline Extended. Thorne Harbour Health is seeking participants for a number of our Community Advisory Committees.

13 Jul 2023

Cervical Screening is for Everyone With a Cervix

Thorne Harbour Health and Cancer Council Victoria have joined forces to protect LGBTIQ+ Victorians from cervical cancer, with new research finding that LGBTIQ+ Australians are less likely to participate in cervical screening than non-LGBTIQ+ Australians.

20 Jun 2023

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament

Thorne Harbour Health (THH) acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, their invaluable cultural diversity and enduring connections to land and community. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, to their diverse cultures, and to their Elders past and present.

06 Jun 2023

Celebrating National Volunteer Week

During National Volunteer Week, Thorne Harbour Health honoured the countless individuals who volunteer their time, energy and skills to our LGBTIQ+ communities and people living with HIV (PLHIV).

30 May 2023

PLC Newsletter - Winter 2023

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

21 Mar 2023

Your Right to Report Violence

Our LGBTIQ+ communities have a very fraught history with police – having been criminalised, subject to extrajudicial violence by officers, and suffered institutionalised prejudice and discrimination within law enforcement. Recent events show that our communities still consistently face hateful vilification from parts of society, and that police responses still often leave much to be desired.

21 Mar 2023

A Time for Solidarity

Thorne Harbour Health is committed to seeing a future where all of our LGBTIQ+ communities can fully participate in society - free from violence, bigotry, and discrimination.