Thorne Harbour SA

09/10/2025

After 12 incredible years at Thorne Harbour Health, CEO Simon Ruth will be stepping down next month.

Since joining the (then) Victorian AIDS Council in 2013, Simon has led our organisation through a time of extraordinary growth — expanding our work from HIV response to supporting the broader health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ communities across Victoria, South Australia and beyond.

We’re deeply grateful for Simon’s leadership and unwavering commitment to our communities.

Read the full media release at the link: https://thorneharbour.org/news-events/media-releases/

02/10/2025

Writing Ourselves In is our project to research and develop a publication designed to preserve and share the history of HIV in South Australia. 📚

People living with HIV aged 50 and over are invited to join our next workshop at the training room of the State Library of South Australia on October 10th, 11am to 3pm.

📩 To get involved or find out more, contact michael.thompson@thorneharbour.org

25/09/2025

🌈 Pride March is back! 🌈

Join us on Saturday 1 November as we take to the streets for South Australia’s biggest Pride celebration. We'll be marching with our giant pride flag — and we want you with us! 💪🏳️‍🌈

📍 Marshalling from 5:00pm at Murlawirrapurka (Rymill Park)
🚶 March begins at 6:00pm

Register via the link: https://thorneharbour.org/news-events/calendar-events/adelaide-pride-march/

22/09/2025

Bi+ people are the largest part of our LGBTIQ+ communities.

Yet too often, visibility and recognition are a struggle.

Today we’re saying loud and clear: our services must reflect bi+ people — through inclusive language, safer spaces, and breaking assumptions.

The work continues every day, but today especially: we see you. 💜

18/09/2025

12/09/2025

Come on board as our new Health Promotion Officer!

Meaningfully contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities, while engaging in a broad range of events and activities throughout the year!

Learn more and apply at the link: https://thorneharbour.org/about/work/

09/09/2025

Join us at SAMESH for the results of the Adelaide GBQ+ Survey. These findings tell us about the health and wellbeing of our communities and inform future practice.

Register via the link: https://events.humanitix.com/results-of-the-2024-adelaide-gbq-community-survey-presentation

What do we know about the health, wellbeing, and experiences of GBQ+ men in Adelaide?

Join us for the Results of the 2024 Adelaide GBQ+ Community Survey Presentation — a look at the latest findings from this important community research.

Presented by Curtis Chan and Prof. Martin Holt, this session will unpack key insights and what they mean for the future of GBQ+ health and support in South Australia.

👉 Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/results-of-the-2024-adelaide-gbq-community-survey-presentation

09/09/2025

🏳️‍⚧️ Free Info Session 🏳️‍⚧️

Parents & caregivers—join us to learn about:

📌 Gender identity & diversity
📌 Transition pathways
📌 How to support young people
📌 Plus a Q&A

With Kerri (Clinical Lead) & Zac (Mental Health and AOD Senior Practitioner) from Thorne Harbour Health.

Register via the link: https://thorneharbour.org/news-events/calendar-events/gender-identity-and-affirming-care-information-for-parents-and-caregivers/

🤝 In partnership with Sonder & headspace Onkaparinga.

04/09/2025

We’ve just launched Innovate — our second Reconciliation Action Plan.

In Victoria, we marked the launch with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony led by local Elders. In South Australia, we’ll continue this journey with our own ceremony, respecting local cultural practices and ensuring our RAP is grounded in the diverse communities where we work.

This RAP sets out practical steps to embed reconciliation into our everyday work, including:

🖤 Hosting and participating in NAIDOC Week & National Reconciliation Week
💛 Offering free THH memberships to Rainbow Mob at key times
❤ Embedding anti-racism and cultural learning across our organisation
💚 Creating an Aboriginal recruitment and professional development strategy
💙 Continuing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Educator role

But this plan is also about the bigger picture — making reconciliation central to who we are and ensuring our services are culturally safe across both Victoria and South Australia.

At Thorne Harbour, Rainbow Mob are a vital part of our communities, and their culture and leadership should be celebrated in everything we do.

Read the full RAP here: https://thorneharbour.org/about/publications/

03/09/2025

With a new wave of homophobic attacks targets users of dating apps like Grindr across the country, the word radicalisation is coming up more often.

So how does this happen?

01/09/2025

This week we’re joining Jean Hailes in celebrating Women’s Health Week – a reminder for all women to put their health first.

At Thorne Harbour, we recognise that women’s health also means supporting q***r women’s health. From inclusive sexual health screening to mental health care that understands LGBTIQ+ experiences, these conversations are part of the broader picture of women’s wellbeing.

Find out more and get involved: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/womens-health-week/about

Women's Health Week 2025 is here, and it’s time to 'Say yes to you'! ❤️
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Each day this week shines a spotlight on different health topics to help you prioritise your health and wellbeing.

Head to the link in the comments to explore this week's line-up, and keep an eye on our socials. We’ve got some exciting things coming your way 👀

Share your event photos, your moments of self-care, and how you're saying yes to you using the hashtags below:

01/09/2025

Do you work in lived experience roles?

Come along to this Community of Practice, and hear from our therapeutic team!

We'll discuss the importance of lived experience, and how it informs the work across our organisaton.

We are thrilled to invite members of the LGBTIQA+ community who are working in designated Lived Experience roles (both paid and voluntary) to join us for our second LGBTIQA+ Lived Experience Community of Practice.

This initiative is funded by Adelaide PHN as part of the LGBTIQA+ Su***de Prevention Capacity Building Project. This space has been co-designed by and for people in the LGBTIQA+ community who are working in designated Lived Experience roles, whether paid or voluntary.

It’s a space to connect, learn and grow together in our unique roles, where our lived experiences are not only valid but valued as expertise. To kick us off, we will be joined by an incredible panel of Adelaide’s LGBTIQA+ trailblazers for a Q&A session. Come along and hear their stories, wisdom and insights as we reflect on where we have come from and where we are going.

Let’s build something meaningful together, register now via Eventbrite👇

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lgbtiqa-lived-experience-community-of-practice-tickets-1599135219489?aff=oddtdtcreator