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The work we do matters. Our impact reaches people in Melbourne, Adelaide, regional Victoria and South Australia, and the world beyond. We make a difference, and the numbers prove it.
We’re working hard for a safer, healthier, more inclusive Australia.
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Download 2025 Annual Report40 years of queer health promotion
For over 40 years, our health promotion strategy has been bold, evidence-based, and unapologetically queer. We meet our communities where they are – always have, always will.
The Queer Health Info Network (QUIN) launches for LGBTIQ+ women and gender diverse people.
The drug and alcohol harm-reduction site, Touchbase, gets a facelift with a new cast of characters reflecting the diversity of our communities.
Mpox resurges, with a refreshed response from Thorne Harbour Health.
Everyday People shines a spotlight on the mental health stories of multicultural LGBTIQA+ people.
Safe Always raises community awareness about LGBTIQA+ family violence.
HIV Still Matters asks the tough questions about living with HIV.
The Public Cervix Announcement (in partnership with Cancer Council Victoria) aims to get queer women and all people with a cervix tested.
What Works shares the real methods community members use to prevent HIV.
Emen8 launches in partnership with ACON to empower gay and bi guys to protect themselves and each other by talking openly, testing regularly and treating early.
The IF campaign tackles homophobia and transphobia as a human rights issue.
Rethink the Drink aims to raise awareness about alcohol use in queer womens' communities.
DALE creates an online hub for men experiencing anxiety and/or depression while exploring their same sex attraction.
Treat HIV Now was the first HIV treatment campaign featuring HIV positive people in Australia.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Project launches in support of Rainbow Mob and First Nations people living with HIV.
HIV Today Tonight invited people to consider when, where, and how they could get HIV.
Top to Bottom was a clever, cheeky campaign that promoted the full suite of HIV prevention options.
Our first-ever web series, Being Brendo, explored HIV, homophobia, sex work, open relationships, and more.
The Sexually Adventurous Men's project launched with the public-facing and R18+ brand DOWN AN' DIRTY.
Wherever Sex Happens encouraged people to use condoms in any and every context.
We created Myscene to respond to rising rates of HIV among men under 30.
Our condom-reinforcement campaign, Protection, was the most sexually explicit ever implemented in Australia.
The Gay Hello was a publication organised around themes of HIV positivity and prevention.
The Dirty Truth highlighted issues related to the health of men living with HIV.
The award-winning Drama Downunder campaign was the first campaign about queer sexual health to go national and mainstream.
Staying Negative asked gay men how they stayed safe, rather than telling them what to do.
LIFEBLOOD broadened the scope of conversation with gay men beyond HIV and sexual health.
In the midst of an epidemic, When You Say Yes focused on empowerment over fear.
A simple sticker affixed to urinals, AIDS is Real was the first health promotion campaign of its kind.
Our publications
We regularly release publications to share more about our work. These cover our ongoing efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our LGBTIQA+ communities and people living with HIV.
Annual Reports
Research Endorsement Panel
Our Research Endorsement Panel (REP) promotes a research agenda to benefit people living with HIV and LGBTIQA+ communities. It includes staff, members from our organisation, and experts from the community.
Thorne Harbour Health is accredited under the QIC Health and Community Services (QIC) Standards and the Rainbow Tick Standards.
The Thorne Harbour Health Homecare program is accredited under the NDIS Practice Standards, and the THH Family Violence and Housing+ Programs are accredited under the Social Services Regulator. Additionally, Thorne Harbour Health Centre Clinic and Equinox are accredited under the RACGP Standards for general practices.
