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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.