News

31 Mar 2020

Trans Day of Visibility 2020

This Transgender Day of Visibility, Thorne Harbour would like to acknowledge and celebrate a number of ground-breaking TGD-led initiatives in Victorian healthcare. A big congratulations to all the dedicated transgender and gender diverse community advocates who have made this possible – and big love to all of our wider TGD community!

26 Mar 2020

CEO Update: Sex & COVID-19

Following the last update on physical distancing, Thorne Harbour Health CEO Simon Ruth addresses community concerns around sex during the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis.

20 Mar 2020

CEO Update: Physical Distancing and COVID-19

On Friday 20 March, Thorne Harbour Health CEO Simon Ruth addressed our LGBTI and PLHIV communities about the importance of physical distancing in response to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

18 Mar 2020

Remembering Community Hero Chris Polden

Over the weekend, Melbourne’s inner east saw three people die as the result of a random stabbing spree. Thorne Harbour Health honours one of the victims, Chris Polden.

16 Mar 2020

Update on COVID-19 for PLHIV

Thorne Harbour Health, Living Positive Victoria, and Positive Women Victoria are encouraging people living with HIV (PLHIV) to take additional precautions in the face of the changing landscape around 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

12 Mar 2020

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Recently, the community has been talking a lot about 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). While you may be worried and this health risk may pose serious concerns, it’s important that we stay informed with accurate information. We’ve already started making plans should we need to take action in response to the changing landscape around COVID-19.

06 Mar 2020

PLC Activities Calendar: March- July 2020

The next issue of the PLC Newsletter is just around the corner, but until then, check out the latest PLC Activities Calendar.

28 Feb 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update and advice for people living with HIV

UPDATED 4 March 2020: COVID-19 Joint statement from Living Positive Victoria, Positive Women Victoria & Thorne Harbour Health.

19 Feb 2020

Women's Advisory Group

We're seeking expressions of interest for our LGBTIQ Women's Advisory Group. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in the development of our women's health and wellbeing services.

13 Feb 2020

What happens now with Amyl/Poppers?

New rules have gone into effect from 1 February for anyone seeking to purchase or use alkyl nitrites, commonly known as ‘amyl’ or ‘poppers’.

30 Jan 2020

Thorne Harbour Health to set up services in the Pride Centre

Thorne Harbour Health will be delivering primary and allied health services to the LGBTIQ community from the Vicrtorian Pride Centre in late 2020.