DALE is back!

08 Jul 2019
Ok, so technically DALE never left, but we digress. Have you met DALE? DALE is our online resource for men who have sex with men or are sexually attracted to men but are/have been in long-term relationships with female partners.
Visit DALE
Although DALE has been a bit quiet over the past year, it is being reinvigorated with new personal stories, new forums and new live chats!
DALE is a place where guys can talk, read and share their experiences anonymously with likeminded men. The DALE website is discreet and easy to navigate with likeminded individuals there to offer advice, listen and chat about a broad range of helpful topics from sexual health to dealing with stigma, anxiety or depression around being same-sex attracted while in a heterosexual relationship or lifestyle.
Stigma can be a tricky beast to tame, whether it’s the stigma we place on ourselves or stigma that society places on us. We can feel stigma from a whole range of sources, from the stigma associated with anxiety and depression, to the stigma of having same-sex attraction - especially when you feel like you’re all alone or there is no one to talk to!
DALE is the place for you to find support and share your story. Visit dale.org.au to check out our discreet, anonymous platform. Or contact DALE through dale@thorneharbour.org for more info.
In other news
08 Aug 2025
Lessons in Leather from Thorne Harbour Health
Keen on kink? Here’s how to build your leather collectionLeather is everywhere – at the club, at Pride, and in your treasured collection of Tom of Finland work. Most recently, you could find racks full of leather at The Laird in celebration of A Week of Leather (AWOL) 2025, where dozens of people donated leather gear to fundraise for Thorne Harbour Health. In honour of leather and the people who love it, we’ve created a guide for those interested in exploring their kinky side, complete with a brief history of leather subculture, expert styling tips for beginners, and info on how you can score cheaper leather gear while supporting a good cause. Read on to learn more!
22 Jul 2025
Introducing Medicare-Subsidised Counselling
Thorne Harbour Health is proud to launch Under the Rainbow, our new Medicare-subsidised counselling service. At just $50 per session, this new offering expands on our existing free mental health counselling, helping us support more members of our LGBTIQA+ communities. We have a new dedicated psychologist available for this program.