SAMESH

SAMESH SAMESH - South Australian Mobilisation + Empowerment for Sexual Health SAMESH is a joint program between SHINE SA and Thorne Harbour Health.

SAMESH (SA Mobilisation + Empowerment for Sexual Health) is a South Australian community-based organisation that provides support, education, outreach and clinical services in regards to sexual health for LGBTIQA+ people and people living with HIV in South Australia.

On 8 November, join us at Cafe 57, a relaxed rainbow community safe-space for LGBTQIA+ multicultural people, our friends...
14/10/2025

On 8 November, join us at Cafe 57, a relaxed rainbow community safe-space for LGBTQIA+ multicultural people, our friends and allies.

Drop in for a friendly drink and chat, meet others, share stories and enjoy socialising with other like-minded folks. Free tea, coffee and snacks provided.

Special guest speaker from the Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council, plus games and prizes.

Register here: https://feast.org.au/events/cafe-57-multicultural-drop-in/

Ever been curious about what goes on inside a gay sauna?On November 8, join the SAMESH team as we take you inside Pulten...
13/10/2025

Ever been curious about what goes on inside a gay sauna?

On November 8, join the SAMESH team as we take you inside Pulteney 431 to see the venue and hear about its 40-plus year history.

Register here: https://feast.org.au/events/samesh-at-the-sauna/

Celebrate LGBTIQA+ History Month with an evening of stories, creativity, and connection at our Unity in Diversity event!...
09/10/2025

Celebrate LGBTIQA+ History Month with an evening of stories, creativity, and connection at our Unity in Diversity event!

Come share food, music, and powerful conversations that bring our diverse communities together.

Register here: https://samesh.org.au/event/unity-in-diversity/

Sustainable Style is running this month on Sat 11 and Fri 24 October! From 10am - 4pm at 57 Hyde Street, these workshops...
03/10/2025

Sustainable Style is running this month on Sat 11 and Fri 24 October! From 10am - 4pm at 57 Hyde Street, these workshops are for anyone interested in creating clothes and upcycling - no prior experience required.

No RSVP necessary, just drop-in at anytime throughout the day and we'll get you creating something special! Light lunch provided. All LGBTIQA+ people and allies welcome.

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

If you want to make vibrant designs and bold botanical statements while celebrating q***r joy in full bloom, this is you...
02/10/2025

If you want to make vibrant designs and bold botanical statements while celebrating q***r joy in full bloom, this is your chance! 💐🏳‍🌈

Bloomin’ Fabulous! Flower Power! Is a fashion runway collaboration between SAMESH, Thorne Harbour Health and the Botanic Gardens celebrating the rich historic intersection of q***r lives, botany and activism.

This year's runway will especially focus on the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in South Australia in 1975.

Join other q***r and allied makers to create a piece of wearable art and present it on the runway during Feast Festival.

📩 Email Skye now to join the monthly workshops: skye.bartlett@thorneharbour.org

The SAMESH and Thorne Harbour Health team were at Australasian HIV & AIDS Conference earlier this week. Here's what we w...
18/09/2025

The SAMESH and Thorne Harbour Health team were at Australasian HIV & AIDS Conference earlier this week. Here's what we were up to!

📋 Curtis Chan and Martin Holt presented key findings of the 2024 Adelaide GBQ+ Community Periodic Survey to sector partners and community.

🪡 A block of the South Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt was on display highlighting the importance of the quilt in the continuing HIV story.

👗 HIV Unwrapped: A Reimagination of the Lab Coat had a second viewing combining the design expertise of a fashion design students and the scientific expertise of HIV researchers into exploring how HIV and fashion can combine. Featuring works from Western Australia, the UK and Rwanda. Loaned mannequins from SAMESH helped show off this important project.

Last chance to get tickets to join the incomparable Dr Gertrude Glossip for her guide through significant sites and hidd...
16/09/2025

Last chance to get tickets to join the incomparable Dr Gertrude Glossip for her guide through significant sites and hidden corners of the city that played a role in the 50th anniversary of the Decriminalisation of Homosexual Acts in South Australia.

For the event this afternoon, get tickets at the link in the comments! 🎟️

Sustainable Style is running this month on Sat 13 and Fri 26 September! From 10am - 4pm at 57 Hyde Street, these worksho...
11/09/2025

Sustainable Style is running this month on Sat 13 and Fri 26 September! From 10am - 4pm at 57 Hyde Street, these workshops are for anyone interested in creating clothes and upcycling - no prior experience required.

No RSVP necessary, just drop-in at anytime throughout the day and we'll get you creating something special! Light lunch provided. All LGBTIQA+ people and allies welcome.

What do we know about the health, wellbeing, and experiences of GBQ+ men in Adelaide?Join us for the Results of the 2024...
09/09/2025

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

University of Adelaide's SEXPO is on tomorrow! 🥵On Thu 4 Sept from 11am to 2pm, keep an eye out for the SAMESH and Thorn...
03/09/2025

University of Adelaide's SEXPO is on tomorrow! 🥵

On Thu 4 Sept from 11am to 2pm, keep an eye out for the SAMESH and Thorne Harbour Health team at the Hub Central North Terrace talking all things sexual health and wellbeing. You might even spot our colourful fuzzy box! 👀

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57 Hyde Street
Adelaide, SA
5000

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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