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Disability

NDIS Support for LGBTIQA+ People

We provide specialised LGBTIQ+ support services for people with disability.Whatever your sexuality, sex characteristics, or gender, you will be treated with respect when seeking help at Thorne Harbour Health. All lesbian, gay, bi+, trans, gender diverse, intersex, and queer people with a disability are welcomed.

Our Services

Diversity Training and Education

Thorne Harbour Health Training and Capacity Building team aims to develop our workforce and improve sector capacity through training and education, reflective practice, and secondary consultation. We seek to address those issues and barriers impacting access to LGBTIQ+ health by increasing understanding and building the capacity of organisations, spanning Government, not-for-profit and Corporates across Victoria.

Diversity Training and Education

LGBTIQ+ Diversity and Inclusion Training

Thorne Harbour Health Training and Capacity Building aims to develop your workforce and improve sector capacity through training, education and consultation. We seek to address those issues and barriers impacting access to LGBTIQ+ health by increasing understanding and building the capacity of your organisation.

Sexual Health

STI Testing

It's essential to get tested for STIs regularly because some STIs can be asymptomatic. This means that they do not present with any symptoms, and you might not know you have one. You can read on to learn more about STI testing, including where to get tested.

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News

21 Jun 2023

The Harbour: Social Housing for LGBTIQ+ Communities

Thorne Harbour Health is partnering with Housing Choices Australia to create long-term LGBTIQ+ housing.

10 Aug 2023

How You Can Help Reform Hate Speech Laws

This year, our LGBTIQ+ communities have come under increasing attack from the far right. Extremists have sought to incite hatred and intimidate us into cancelling community events across the state.As a community, we’ve come a long way in securing rights and recognition. However, there is still significant work to be done. You can make your voice heard and influence positive change by participating in the Victorian Government’s anti-vilification law reform process.

20 Sep 2023

Hate Speech Law Reform Underway

The Victorian Government’s anti-vilification reform is underway, and they want to hear what you have to say!

11 Dec 2023

5 Questions with South Australia's New Director

We are proud to introduce Rebecca Ellis, our new Director for South Australia. This is a newly created role that reflects our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of our LGBTIQA+ communities in Adelaide.Rebecca emigrated to Adelaide from the North of England with her wife Kylie and four children just under 5 years ago. After marrying in England, Rebecca and Kylie closely watched the marriage equality vote in Australia, hoping it would pass so they could bring their family down under. They’ve fallen in love with Adelaide and wouldn’t want to be in any other state.

19 Mar 2024

Towards 2030: First Quarter Update

In the 40 years since our founding, Thorne Harbour Health has changed enormously. We release our annual report and strategic plan to track this progress and change – these documents help us plan for our future and keep us accountable to the communities we serve.We recently released Towards 2030, our strategic plan for 2024-2029. This lays out five years of goals, helping us measure our progress towards a world where our communities are healthy and live safely with dignity and wellbeing.So, a little over three months in, how are we progressing towards these goals?

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.

5 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.

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.

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.

2 Aug 2024

Is Mpox (Monkeypox) in Bali?

Mpox (monkeypox) is on the rise in Australia. With positive mpox cases hitting record highs across the globe, you may be wondering whether the recent outbreak will force you to change everything from your overseas travel itinerary to your Friday night plans.

13 Aug 2024

4 Ways to Wear it Purple

On August 30 this year, you’ll see many Thorne Harbour Health staff and volunteers decked out in purple clothes. We’ll be celebrating Wear It Purple Day, an important day for our LGBTIQA+ communities in Australia.

13 Aug 2024

Women's Health Week 2024: Get Involved

Women’s Health Week, led by Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, is an annual event dedicated to empowering women across Australia to prioritise their health and wellbeing. Thorne Harbour is proud to support the week, having partnered with Jean Hailes on a range of studies, services and podcasts in recent years.

4 Sep 2024

10 Tips for Keeping Safe on Hookup Apps

Gay and bi+ men in Melbourne and Canberra have been targeted by a series of violent attacks when using online dating and hookup apps like Grindr. Several groups and individuals have been posing as legitimate users on the platforms to lure men into meeting up.

30 Sep 2024

Can You Get an STI Without Having Sex?

Can you get an STI without having penetrative sex? It’s an age-old question we’ve all had at some time in our lives.

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Media Releases

12 Jul 2023

Celebrating 40 Years of Supporting LGBTIQ+ Communities and PLHIV

Today marks 40 years since the founding of Thorne Harbour Health, Australia's oldest HIV/AIDS organisation and now one of the largest LGBTIQ+ community-controlled health organisations in the country. This month the organisation is hosting a series of exhibitions and community forums to reflect on the past four decades as well as inform the ongoing response to those issues impacting LGBTIQ+ communities today."We hope that there will be something to inspire everyone — from innovations in health promotion to exploring the state of LGBTIQ+ rights around the globe," said Thorne Harbour Health CEO Simon Ruth."We have arranged a series of forums to accompany each exhibition, with panels made up of incredible subject matter experts and some of the living legends behind our founding in 1983," Mr Ruth added.

3 May 2024

Launch of Mpox Pop-Up Clinic in Response to Locally-Acquired Cases

Recognising the urgent need to avoid the spread of Mpox in Victoria, Thorne Harbour Health will launch an Mpox pop-up clinic, offering free and easy drop-in Mpox vaccinations for all men who have sex with men. The launch of the clinic follows the Victorian Department of Health’s alert earlier this week, notifying the public of three new locally acquired cases of Mpox.

15 May 2024

Thorne Harbour Leaves X During IDAHOBIT

Thorne Harbour Health takes a stand against LGBTIQA+ discrimination and online hate this IDAHOBIT (International Day Against LGBTIQ+ Discrimination) by departing the platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Events

SAT Dec 1

ChillOut's Queer Country Cake Bake Off

SAT

1

Dec

Location: Farmers Arms, 1 East St, Daylesford, Victoria 3460

Time: 3.00p.m.

MON Apr 17

HR2023: LGBTIQ+ Networking

MON

17

Apr

Location: Courtyard Room, Melbourne Conference & Exhibition Centre

Time: 5.00p.m.

SAT Jul 8

Ruby Red Ball

SAT

8

Jul

Location: Melbourne Town Hall, 90-130 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Time: 6.00p.m.

THU May 16

IDAHOBIT Panel: If the World Was Just

THU

16

May

Location: G1 Gallery, Kingston Arts Centre, 979-985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin

Time: 6.00p.m.

WED Jul 19

'If the World Was Just' Forum

WED

19

Jul

Location: Victorian Pride Centre, 79-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182

Time: 6.30p.m.

MON Jul 31

Adelaide Mental Health Service Launch

MON

31

Jul

Location: My Lover Cindi, 223 Flinders St, Adelaide

Time: 6.30p.m.

TUE Oct 24

Twilight Market

TUE

24

Oct

Location: Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford 3067

Time: 3.30p.m.

SAT Nov 18

OUT in the OPEN Carnival Day

SAT

18

Nov

Location: Queens Gardens, Shepparton VIC 3630

Time: 10.30a.m.

THU Dec 21

Speed Mating: All Gender Christmas Edition

THU

21

Dec

Location: Thorne Harbour Health, 200 Hoddle St, Abbotsford 3067

Time: 7.00p.m.

TUE Jan 30

Speed Mating: Midsumma Edition

TUE

30

Jan

Location: The Laird, 149 Gipps St, Abbotsford VIC 3067

Time: 5.00p.m.

THU Nov 7

Thorne Harbour Country Social Cuppa

THU

7

Nov

Location: Thorne Harbour Country Community Hub, 58 Mundy St, Bendigo

Time: 10.00a.m.

THU Mar 21

Providing Best-Practice Pastoral Care For The LGBTQA Community

THU

21

Mar

Location: Yo Bendigo, 45 Mundy St, Bendigo

Time: 1.00p.m.

SAT Jun 22

Outburst: Maryborough Pride

SAT

22

Jun

Location: Mill House, 88-90 Burke Street, Maryborough

Time: 11.00a.m.

THU Jun 13

Bathhouse Bears by Vic Bears

THU

13

Jun

Location: Wet on Wellington 162 Wellington St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

Time: 12.00p.m.

THU Jun 20

ABBA Choir Concert

THU

20

Jun

Location: Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Time: 7.00p.m.

FRI May 17

IDAHOBIT Flag Raising

FRI

17

May

Location: Collingwood Town Hall

Time: 8.00a.m.

THU Jun 27

Yarning

THU

27

Jun

Location: Thorne Harbour Health, 200 Hoddle St, Abbotsford VIC

Time: 6.00p.m.

FRI Aug 2

Drag Race Trivia

FRI

2

Aug

Location: St Kilda Town Hall, 99A Carlisle St, St Kilda, VIC 3182

Time: 6.00p.m.

TUE Jul 30

Rainbow Mob - Adelaide

TUE

30

Jul

Location: Thorne Harbour Health, 1/122 Carrington St, Adelaide 5000

Time: 5.30p.m.

SUN Aug 11

Raise the Flag - Collarts Fundraiser

SUN

11

Aug

Location: Evie's Disco Diner, 230/232 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065

Time: 5.00p.m.

THU Sep 26

Clear Space: Reflections

THU

26

Sep

Location: Online via Zoom

Time: 1.00p.m.

SAT Nov 9

Flourish After 50

SAT

9

Nov

Location: Thorne Harbour Health, 200 Hoddle St, Abbotsford VIC 3067

Time: 1.00p.m.

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