News
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.
19 Dec 2022
PLC Newsletter - Summer 2022
The summer issue of the Positive Living Centre (PLC) newsletter is out now! Add it to your summer reading list as this edition has personal stories, a look at injectable HIV treatment, a recap of World AIDS Day 2022, and much more.
09 Nov 2022
5 Ways to be a part of World AIDS Day 2022
World AIDS Day is back on 1 December 2022 - and we're bringing back the WAD Street Appeal after a two-year hiatus.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 as well as a new initiative with our series of Red Ribbon Making events.There are so many ways to get involved and take part in World AIDS Day 2022 and be Boldly Positive as we remind others that HIV Still Matters.Here's 5 ways you can take part in World AIDS Day 2022....
04 Oct 2022
Call for Board Nominations
We are seeking visionary and capable people who work well with others to nominate for election to three (3) vacancies on the Board of Directors.
14 Sep 2022
PLC Newsletter - Spring 2022
The Spring edition of the PLC newsletter is out now! This edition features news around Victoria's AIDS Memorial Quilt, sex work reform, new resources for people navigating Australia's NDIS, and the latest with monkeypox (MPX) in Australia.
20 Aug 2022
Five Questions with ADMIN Group Facilitators
ADMIN is Thorne Harbour Health’s award-winning peer support group for transgender, non-binary and gender diverse people looking to better manage their alcohol and other drug use.Group Facilitators Atlus and Xin speak about the benefits of participating in the group, their highlights and why they feel a space like ADMIN is so important.
15 Aug 2022
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.
11 Aug 2022
Global Health & Community Responses to HIV from AIDS 2022 - Well Well Well
Cal brings us the latest from the International AIDS Conference 2022.In this episode, he speaks with people involved with PLHIV communities across the world, as well as evolving public health responses.Guests:John Oliver Corciega from LoveYourself Inc. in the PhillipinesRobbie Lawlor from the Poz Vibe Podcast in Ireland Mother Elle Barbara, Host of AIDS 2022 Vogue Ball & Intervention/Community Worker Dr Nomathemba Chandiwana from the University of Ezintsha
09 Aug 2022
Building leadership and resilience for people living with HIV
As SAMESH’s Poz Peer Navigator, Craig Shrubsole is no stranger to advocating for people living with HIV (PLHIV).“We’ve had 40 years of this journey, and it’s clearly not over. Our community need people to advocate for each other so that future generations have the best opportunity to be their best selves living with HIV.”It’s why Craig attended the Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) Workshop, which offers people living with HIV the opportunity to develop skills for leadership and resilience.