Regional Pride with Thorne Harbour

28 Jan 2025
Connect with Thorne Harbour at one of our ChillOut and Bendigo Pride events!
ChillOut Welcome Drinks
Friday 7 March. It all kicks off with Carnival! Join Thorne Harbour Health to start ChillOut off right with our annual free Welcome Drinks!
ChillOut Social Run
Saturday 8 March. Join Melbourne Frontrunners, an inclusive LGBTIQ+ running/walking group, for a non-competitive and social event around the lake. Supported by Thorne Harbour.
ChillOut Parade
Sunday 9 March. Whether you're cheering from the sidelines or helping march with Thorne Harbour Health, we'd love to see you there!
ChillOut Carnival
Sunday 9 March. Following the Chillout Street Parade, everyone heads to Victoria Park for ChillOut's Carnival. Look for the Thorne Harbour stall as we'll be handing out heaps of free giveaways.
Pride in the Park Bendigo
Saturday 29 March. Bendigo Pride is coming up and Thorne Harbour Country will be there on the day to celebrate our LGBTIQ+ communities.
In other news
23 May 2025
Reconciliation Week 2025
National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements — and to explore how we can each contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.The 2025 theme, "Bridging Now to Next," is a reminder that, no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must continue. Whether you're attending a community event, engaging with First Nations voices, or learning something new, there are plenty of ways to get involved this year.Below is a curated list of events, activities, and resources across Melbourne and online that we encourage our communities to explore:
14 May 2025
Why This IDAHOBIT is Different
One year ago, Thorne Harbour Health stepped away from X (formerly known as Twitter) to take a stand against harmful online rhetoric on IDAHOBIT (International Day Against LGBTIQA+ Discrimination). In the months since, it’s become increasingly clear that this was the right decision. While Australia’s recent election results have sparked optimism for a more inclusive future, the past year has also seen a troubling rise in hostility against LGBTIQA+ people.