Thorne Harbour Country

28/04/2026

One week to go! FINAL CALL for EOIs, registrations and lived/living experience speakers - we want YOU to join us for this regional forum in Bendigo next Wednesday 6 May. Need some travel/financial support? We've got the resources! Get in touch NOW!

LiverWELL and Thorne Harbour Country are hosting a regional forum in Bendigo to strengthen workforce practice in viral hepatitis, blood-borne viruses (BBVs), and sexual health. The forum brings together health professionals, community organisations, peer workers, and people with lived experience to explore ways to improve access, reduce stigma, and build stronger referral pathways in regional communities.

The day will focus on practical, real-world challenges, centering rainbow health and lived experience. Participants will share ideas, learn about supporting people at risk or living with BBVs, improve testing and care engagement, and address stigma in regional practice.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday 6 May 2026
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Location: Bendigo Regional Tennis Centre
Format: In-person, interactive
Cost: Free

Register here: https://liverwell.org.au/liverwell-regional-forum-bendigo-2026/

24/04/2026

WDV’s Bendigo Leadership Hub along with RIAC and local self-advocacy group Have a Say Bendigo are excited to come together for the From Ableism to Allyship - Inclusive Community Forum next month.

On Monday May 18 at Larnangurrak (Our Place) Golden Square from 10.30am, locals with disability will lead this innovative forum. They will explore ableism; identifying the barriers people with disability experience and together building inclusive solutions with the community.

The event will feature a keynote address from author and advocate Sam Drummond, a panel discussion featuring local people with disabilities, and workshops.

This is a FREE EVENT. You are invited to attend for all or part of the day. To register go to https://events.humanitix.com/bendigo-inclusive-community-forum-from-ableism-to-allyship

You can also email Emma King emma.king@wdv.org.au for more information or any questions.

Image Description: Sandy social media tile. It features a photo of 5 people with diverse appearances and disabilities. Over it the graphics of two arrows in purple and orange pointing in opposite directions. The top arrow says “from Ableism” the bottom says “To Allyship” RIAC, WDV Regional and Have a Say Bendigo logos run along the bottom.

Text says: Monday May 18, 2026 BENDIGO and SURROUNDS
Inclusive Community Forum. Larnangurrak (Our Place), Golden Square.
10am for 10.30am start.
FREE EVENT
Register via the link in comments.”

24/04/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Seeking LGBTIQA+ people who live and work in the Murray PHN region 🌈
To help shape inclusive health service provision across the region, we're working with the Australian Research Centre in S*x, Health and Society and Rainbow Health Australia at La Trobe University and Thorne Harbour Country to conduct a health needs analysis for LGBTIQA+ communities in rural Victoria.
LGBTIQA+ community members and allies are invited to attend a small community meeting so we can hear about your experiences of accessing primary healthcare in your area. If you’re interested in taking part, please register for a session:
⭐ SHEPPARTON (in-person, Mon 4 May 5.30-7.30pm): https://thorneharbour.org/news-events/calendar-events/shepparton-lgbtiqa-health-needs-assessment-workshop/
⭐ BENDIGO (in-person, Tue 5 May 5.30-7.30pm): https://thorneharbour.org/news-events/calendar-events/bendigo-lgbtiqa-health-needs-assessment-workshop/
⭐ WANGARATTA and MILDURA (online, Thurs 14 May 12-1pm): email r.grant@latrobe.edu.au to register.
For more information, contact Dr Ruby Grant on r.grant@latrobe.edu.au
All consultation participants will receive a gift card as a thank you. These will be mailed to home addresses after the consultation.

24/04/2026

Visit us next Thursday from 10am - 1pm at the Rushworth Services Expo!

23/04/2026

Join Lesbirun and Thorne Harbour Health at Fairfield Park for a special celebration of Le***an Visibility Day!

Sunday 26 April
9:30am - 12pm AEST
Fairfield Park Drive. Fairfield

Kick off the day with a Lesbirun group walk along the Main Yarra Trail (approx 50 mins) starting from Fairfield Park.

After the walk, enjoy a free coffee from the THH coffee cart, visit our community stall to explore LGBTQIA+ women’s health resources and services and stick around for a relaxed social mixer.
This a relaxed social event inclusive of the whole le***an (q***r women, le***ans, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender people) community, and for all abilities, aged 18+ (kids with parents welcome).

RSVP here:

Join Lesbirun and Thorne Harbour Health as we come together to celebrate Le***an Visibility Day - a day dedicated to honouring le***an identity.

16/04/2026

Say g’day to us tonight upstairs at the Sound Music Bar from 9PM 🥳 Grab some resources, stop by for a chat about sexual health and meet the team 👏

15/04/2026

Troublemakers in the house today @ Thorne Harbour Country 😂 (And we were glad to have ‘em! 🥰) Visit us again soon, team 🌈 💕 🏳️‍⚧️

05/04/2026

Ready! Get set! Gay! 🌈 Today we are Walking with Pride in Bendigo Easter Festival's Gala Parade | Sunday 5 April! Join us! 🏳️‍⚧️