News
18 Oct 2024
5 Ways to Get Involved in World AIDS Day
December 1st marks World AIDS Day - a chance to raise awareness in the community about the contemporary issues surrounding HIV. We have come a long way, but HIV is not over. Now is the perfect chance to show your support and remind others that HIV Still Matters.In addition to our army of volunteers hitting the streets to hand out red ribbons, we're hosting our first-ever Red Ribbon Run, a brand new community fun run dedicated to raising funds for people living with HIV.Here's 5 ways you can take part in World AIDS Day 2024...
30 Sep 2024
Can You Get an STI Without Having Sex?
Can you get an STI without having penetrative sex? It’s an age-old question we’ve all had at some time in our lives.
24 Sep 2024
Suicide Prevention and Response Expert Advisory Committee
The Victorian Department of Health are seeking Lived Experience Representatives for the establishment of a Suicide Prevention and Response Expert Advisory Committee until 18 August 2022.
16 Sep 2024
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Advice for Queer Men
September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to highlight the importance of prostate cancer testing and detection. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers amongst people presumed male at birth, with 1 in 5 Australian men likely to be diagnosed with the cancer during their lifetime. For gay, bi, and other men who have sex with men as well as some non-binary people and trans women, unique considerations and challenges make awareness and testing even more important.
05 Sep 2024
10 Years of PrEP in Australia
In 2014, Australia welcomed pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) into the toolkit for HIV prevention. The country quickly became a world leader in PrEP uptake, with over 18,000 people taking the drug by 2018. As of the end of 2023, almost 75,000 people had used the drug. As news has emerged of PrEP supply shortages in Australia, it’s worth taking stock of some of the lessons we’ve learned from the past decade.
03 Sep 2024
PLC Newsletter - Spring 2024
The spring edition of the newsletter for Thorne Harbour Health's Positive Living Centre (PLC) is out now.
29 Aug 2024
International Overdose Awareness Day: What You Should Know
On August 31, we observe International Overdose Awareness Day – the largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and hold space for the grief of family and friends left behind.
13 Aug 2024
Women's Health Week 2024: Get Involved
Women’s Health Week, led by Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, is an annual event dedicated to empowering women across Australia to prioritise their health and wellbeing. Thorne Harbour is proud to support the week, having partnered with Jean Hailes on a range of studies, services and podcasts in recent years.
13 Aug 2024
4 Ways to Wear it Purple
On August 30 this year, you’ll see many Thorne Harbour Health staff and volunteers decked out in purple clothes. We’ll be celebrating Wear It Purple Day, an important day for our LGBTIQA+ communities in Australia.
02 Nov 2023
5 Ways to be a part of World AIDS Day 2023
Friday 1 December marks World AIDS Day - a chance to raise awareness in the community about the contemporary issues surrounding HIV. This year marks 40 years since our founding in response to the emerging HIV/AIDS epidemic. We have come a long way, but HIV is not over. Now is the perfect chance to show your support and remind others that HIV Still Matters.In addition to our army of volunteers hitting the streets to hand out red ribbons, we will also be hosting our annual World AIDS Day Memorial and several other events.Here's 5 ways you can take part in World AIDS Day 2023...
17 Oct 2023
HIV Self-Management
With the range of HIV treatment options out there today, people living with HIV (PLHIV) are living well into old age. While this is fantastic news, there are also unique health challenges for PLHIV.
22 Sep 2023
Celebrating Bi+ Visibility Day
“It feels important for my wellbeing to be open about my bisexuality.”