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.
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
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.
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.
10 Mar 2023
PLC Newsletter - Autumn 2023
The autumn edition of the newsletter for Thorne Harbour Health's Positive Living Centre (PLC) is out now.
08 Mar 2023
Let’s talk about LGBTIQ+ Women
For International Women's Day 2023, Thorne Harbour Health Acting CEO, Carolyn Gillespie, takes a moment to celebrate LGBTIQ+ women in our communities and acknowledge the need to keep the conversation going about their health and wellbeing.