News

25 Jul 2024

Protect Yourself from Violence, Scams, and Catfishing on Grindr

In recent years, we’ve seen an unsettling rise in incidents of violence targeting our communities, with several “gay bashings” being reported.These attacks are often connected to meetups arranged through online dating and hook-up apps like Grindr. News articles about Grindr users who have been “gay bashed” by malicious matches are a reminder of the need for online safety practices.

19 Jul 2024

The Joy of Trans and Gender Diverse Peer Support

Kai* came to TAPS (Trans and Gender Diverse Alcohol/Drug Peer Support group) hungry to connect with gender diverse peers, to be understood, and to participate in a safe sharing of experiences.

18 Jul 2024

Towards 2030: Second Quarter Update

Last quarter, we gave an update on our progress towards the goals in Towards 2030, our strategic plan for 2024-2029. This document details 5 years of planning, helping us measure our progress towards a world where our communities live safely with dignity and wellbeing.

17 Jul 2024

How Meth Affects Your Mind and Body

As a potent drug, meth can have serious side effects on your body which can cause health complications. If you're using meth for wired play, chemsex, or any other reason, it’s important to understand how meth affects your mind and body so you can take care of yourself.

05 Jul 2024

6 Activities During NAIDOC Week 2024

There are so many ways to get involved with NAIDOC Week 2024! Find out how you can uphold the week’s theme, “Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud, and Proud” by showing your renewed commitment to preserving the culture of First Nations peoples.

27 Jun 2024

HIV Self-Test Program Expanding Nationwide

CONNECT, our HIV self-test kit vending machine project, will soon be available nationwide. The funding comes as part of the Government’s $43.9 million national HIV elimination strategy and will help difficult-to-reach populations access HIV testing.

12 Jun 2024

PLC Newsletter - Winter 2024

The winter edition of the newsletter for Thorne Harbour Health's Positive Living Centre (PLC) is out now.Check out the latest news impacting people living with HIV (PLHIV) and what's happening around the PLC.Download the winter 2024 PLC NewsletterDownload the winter 2024 PLC Activities Calendar

17 May 2024

eXiting this IDAHOBIT

In November of 2009, we joined X (then Twitter). During our time on the platform we were able to connect with our communities and share vital health information and advance the conversation around the health and wellbeing of our LGBTIQ+ communities and people living with HIV. But things have changed, and the time has come to move the conversation elsewhere.

28 Mar 2024

Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility with Home Care

This Trans Day of Visibility, we are proud to celebrate the diverse experiences of our trans and gender-diverse (TGD) community and highlight the work of our TGD Home Care peer workers.

27 Mar 2024

Leading the Way with Tamsin Anspach

Tamsin Anspach is a testament to the power of one person. While the desire to make a difference lives in the minds of many, Tamsin is on the frontlines, leading community organisations toward a better future.

19 Mar 2024

Towards 2030: First Quarter Update

In the 40 years since our founding, Thorne Harbour Health has changed enormously. We release our annual report and strategic plan to track this progress and change – these documents help us plan for our future and keep us accountable to the communities we serve.We recently released Towards 2030, our strategic plan for 2024-2029. This lays out five years of goals, helping us measure our progress towards a world where our communities are healthy and live safely with dignity and wellbeing.So, a little over three months in, how are we progressing towards these goals?