News
31 Jul 2024
What is Domestic and Family Violence Leave?
At Thorne Harbour Health, we know how important it is to support LGBTIQ+ individuals facing domestic and family violence. Recent updates to the Fair Work Act ensure that employees are entitled to 10 days of paid leave annually to address such situations. Here’s what you need to know about your rights and available support.
31 Jul 2024
How to Choose: Counselling & Peer Support
When it comes to LGBTIQA+ mental health care, taking the first step toward support can be overwhelming. If you’re looking for the best support option to aid you on your mental health journey, it’s essential to inform yourself about what each option can offer.
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.
19 Jun 2024
How to Avoid Mpox (Monkeypox) During Your Pride Month Travels
With pride season in full swing up north, it's important to make sure you're protected against monkeypox during your international travels.
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.