Pride & Culture

18 Feb 2025
We've received funding through the City of Yarra Community Grants program to host a series of events celebrating and empowering LGBTIQ+ multicultural and faith communities!
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Hit the link above to let us know you're interested! We'll be in contact with more information about the events, including when we've finalised dates and registration details.
In collaboration with a range of queer social groups focused on multicultural and faith identities, these events will showcase the diversity within our LGBTIQ+ communities. Our goal is to create celebrations that provide platforms for multicultural and faith-based LGBTIQ+ voices, offering a chance to celebrate culture, identity, and faith, while connecting with others.
These events are free and open to everyone, creating a welcoming space to engage in cultural and faith-based celebrations, explore the intersection of queer identity, and connect with support services. You’ll also learn more about the programs and services Thorne Harbour Health offers to support our communities.
We know that people from multicultural and faith backgrounds face unique challenges in finding supportive spaces. This program is about bringing those communities together, raising awareness of the amazing queer social groups out there, and creating new connections.
Here’s what’s coming up:
March - Queer Ramadan Iftar
In partnership with Queer Muslim Naarm.
April - Lent & Easter Reflections
In partnership with Acceptance Melbourne.
June - Pride Month Discussion Panel
In partnership with various LGBTIQ+ social groups.
October - Diwali Celebration
In partnership with Queer South Asians of Melbourne & Allies.
November - Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
In partnership with Latin American & Hispanic Rainbow Community.
February 2026 - Lunar New Year Celebration
In partnership with Gay Asian Proud and Yellow Kitties.
In other news
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.
16 Jul 2025
Silver Rainbow Training Expands to Better Support LGBTIQ+ Elders
Since Thorne Harbour Health began delivering Silver Rainbow Training (SRT) sessions in late April 2025, we’ve keenly worked to support Aged Care professionals in understanding the unique challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ elders.Participants have left our sessions with their eyes open to issues and situations that hadn’t previously occurred to them and enjoy having their perspectives challenged so they are more sensitive to the needs of LGBTIQ+ elders. Feedback following Silver Rainbow Training suggests that staff feel more able to deliver holistic care to their clients.In the past two months, we’ve conducted one online and six face-to-face SRT sessions, some of which included HIV 101 education components delivered by our HIV peer navigator. A Community of Practice session was also held in May, providing an opportunity for professional networking and sharing of experiences.SRT has reached 120 staff members across six organisations, including an Emergency Department, an Aged Care facility, a health network organisation, and three mental health organisations. The training has been delivered to five metro and one regional organisation, with our primary focus on Health Justice, aiming to create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for all.