Thorne Harbour Health

25/09/2025

Remembering Gary Sauvarin:

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Gary Sauvarin, earlier this month.

Gary was a passionate leader and volunteer with the Victorian AIDS Council (now Thorne Harbour Health) throughout the 1990s, playing a vital role in the creation and success of our Development Program. As convenor, he guided fundraising, bequests, events, and outreach, drawing on his experience as an Australian diplomat, businessman, and community leader.

Gary also championed cooperation between Victoria’s LGBTIQ+ communities and the Jewish community, fostering important connections with Temple Beth Israel and Aleph, the Jewish LGBTIQ+ organisation.

We honour Gary’s dedication, tenacity, and the many contributions he made to our organisation and community. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched.

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. 💜

19/09/2025

Expect sticky buns and cream-filled delights from your favourite q***r clubs. 🍩

All bake-sale proceeds go directly back to our work, with the winning group crowned Masterbaker until next year's Northside.

Save the date: Saturday 11 October.

17/09/2025

We're saddened by the news of the passing of fierce LGBTIQ+ advocate, activist and lawyer Ymania Brown.

The loss of her steadfast leadership and community wisdom will be felt by many in our communities across the globe - especially in our international trans and gender diverse communities.

Rest in power.

13/09/2025

Throwing it back to 2018 🎉 🏳️‍🌈

Northside Bizarre was buzzing with community energy! Join this all-gender inclusive event and be part of the action.

12/09/2025

Come on board as a Nurse Practitioner, GP or Sexual Health Physician.

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

Hear the latest findings from the Adelaide GBQ+ survey. These findings let us know about the health 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

Take your lunch break with us and lead inclusive practice!

Each FREE 45-minute online session (12:15–1:00PM) dives into supporting LGBTIQA+ communities in mental health & AOD care.

📅 Upcoming:
• 22 Sep – Multicultural & Multifaith Communities
• 29 Sep – People living with HIV
• 6 Oct – Family & Partner Violence
• 13 Oct – Trans & Gender Diverse People
• 20 Oct – People with Disability

Register now via the link: https://thorneharbour.org/news-events/calendar-events/lunch-and-learn-webinar-series/

08/09/2025

Northside Bizarre, Melbourne’s biggest kink and fe**sh q***r street festival, is back! 🖤🧡

After six long years, we're ready to celebrate our communities and all the things that make us bold and playful!

Saturday 11 October, at The Laird and surrounds.

Save the date and come along! FREE ENTRY.

05/09/2025

🏃‍♂️ Join us for the Red Ribbon Run this World AIDS Day.

🎟 Don’t miss out—register now and secure your early bird ticket!

👉 Get your tickets here: [https://events.humanitix.com/thorne-harbour-s-red-ribbon-run]

04/09/2025

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

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.

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

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

03/09/2025

Get a free HIV/STI test before the weekend! 📅🧪

Free testing is always available on Fridays in St Kilda at the Victorian Pride Centre. Stop in and see Gareth, your favourite peer tester.

Book an appointment: https://thorneharbour.org/services/pronto/