News

27 Sep 2019

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 three vacancies on the VAC Board of Directors and three vacancies on the GMHC Board of Directors.

04 Sep 2019

Public Cervix Announcement

As more research reveals concerning health outcomes for lesbian, bisexual and queer (LBQ) identified women, it is encouraging that there is a shift in focus towards improving health for LBQ women from both mainstream and LGBTIQ health organisations. As part of Women’s Health Week (September 2 – 6) we thought we’d take you through one of our campaigns which was created to raise awareness around cervical screening.

03 Sep 2019

Dykes on Bikes Rev Up for LGBTIQ Women

For many people in the LGBTIQ community, Dykes on Bikes are known as the loud and proud openers of Pride marches around the world. However, Dykes on Bikes’ contribution to our communities go much deeper.

26 Jul 2019

We’d love to hear from LGBTIQ women about one of our campaigns – take the survey here!

ReThink the Drink is a project that seeks to inspire alcohol culture change among LGBTIQ women in Victorian regional and rural areas. It’s part of VicHealth’s Alcohol Culture Change Initiative (ACCI) which is funding nine different projects aimed at reaching groups who engage in risky drinking behaviours.

24 Jul 2019

Winter 2019 Newsetter

The winter newsletter is out! Have a read to find out about our submissions to Victoria's Royal Mental Health Commission, the PARTi Project's time in Amsterdam, and Emen8's Guys Like Me. Guys Like You. Guys Like Us. Plus, check out updates from the teams at SAMESH and Equinox.

24 Jul 2019

PARTi in Amsterdam

In early May, Kate Pern and Gaia Miller-Foote from Thorne Harbour Health and Star Health’s joint harm reduction initiative, the PARTi Project, had the exciting opportunity to travel to Amsterdam to present at the 11th International Club Health Conference on nightlife, substance use and related health issues.

24 Jul 2019

Guys like me. Guys like you. Guys like us.

Timely and nuanced messaging in Emen8’s ‘Guys like me. Guys like you. Guys like us’ combination HIV prevention campaign

12 Jul 2019

One year on as Thorne Harbour

12 July 1983 - With the successful decriminalisation of homosexuality a couple years earlier, we were only just starting to see the fruits of gay and lesbian liberation when the storm clouds of an emerging health crisis started to gather.

08 Jul 2019

DALE is back!

Ok, so technically DALE never left, but we digress. Have you met DALE? DALE is our online resource for men who have sex with men or are sexually attracted to men but are/have been in long-term relationships with female partners.

27 Jun 2019

Leading Health Organisations call on the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System to Consider LGBTI Mental Health

"All lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, and intersex (LGBTI) people deserve to live happy and healthy lives, and to enjoy the benefits of a mental health system that is respectful, safe, affirming and supportive."

28 May 2019

Longstanding Volunteers Feeling the LOVE

Every day, volunteers tackle an array of activities across our sites, services, and programs. The volunteers celebrating significant milestones this year illustrate the many ways you can make a difference.

22 May 2019

Moments That Matter

“We had our commitment party before gay marriage was legislated. It was a beautiful occasion.” Ben & Khang's powerful story is part of the Moments That Matter campaign released today by Palliative Care Victoria.