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40 Years of Community Activism Exhibition Launch

@14Gallery 14 Langridge St, Collingwood, VIC, Australia

Join us for the launch of our exhibition showcasing 40 years of Thorne Harbour Health activism and advocating for the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve. Join us at the @14 Gallery in Collingwood on the actual night of our anniversary as we celebrate this historic milestone for the organisation. This exhibition will […]

Free

Back to the Future: Reflections on 1983 Forum

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Join Thorne Harbour Health at the Victorian Pride Centre as we hear from some of the living legends that were at the early community meetings about the emerging HIV and AIDS epidemic in Australia. In mid 1983, community activists forged in the fires of gay and lesbian liberation gathered in response to the emerging HIV […]

Free
Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free

Protection: Open Day and Forum

Held in conjunction with the Protection Exhibition on display at The Laird during Thorne Harbour Health's 40th anniversary, the Open Day and Forum is a gender-inclusive event that will explore four decades of HIV prevention and health promotion messaging. HIV prevention has taken many forms over the years - from novel grass-roots initiatives and community […]

Free

Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free

‘The Giants’ Q&A Screening with Bob Brown – presented by The Pride Fund

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

We're excited to announce a special Q&A screening of THE GIANTS at the Pride Centre on Monday 28 August with special guest (and subject of the documentary) Bob Brown. The 2023 documentary THE GIANTS is a poetic and cinematic portrait of Brown intertwined with the story of the giant, ancient trees of the Tasmanian wilderness. […]

$25 – $45

Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free

CHILL ZONE by EUPHORIA SOCIAL @ THE PIER FESTIVAL

seaworks 82 Nelson place, Williamstown, Vic, Australia

Chill Zone hosted by Euphoria Social is an inclusive chill space, aims to provide a space with reduced stimulation, that allows people to relax and take a minute before re-entering The Pier Festival. So come take 10 with Ten. Plus thanks to our ambassador Sherridan we will be offering free cuts and curls.

Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free

Please Yourself Book Club | Pleasure Politics

1 TripovichSt, Brunswick 1 Tripovich St, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Please Yourself Book Club, reading and discussing Pleasure Politics by Adrienne Maree Brown. For curious vulva owners, looking for a safe, honest conversation around self-pleasure and shame. WHERE:: Brunswick/Belleke bek WHEN: Tuesday, 17 October EVENT SIZE: Capped at 20 -25 ppl. TICKET OPTIONS Ticket Ticket + Book* *Books will either be delivered or ready for […]

$20

Growing up Autistic in a Neurotypical World

Lighthouse Theatre Warrnambool 185 Timor ST, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia

Join award winning autism advocate and consultant Bryce Pace and his mother Angela as they explore their own journey with autism and all the successes and challenges that come with growing up Autistic in a Neurotypical world. From Angela raising 2 autistic sons to Bryce’s experience of growing up as an autistic and bisexual individual […]

$30

LGBTIQ+ Women’s Health Conference

Abbotsford Convent

The 2023 LGBTIQ+ Women's Health Conference is just weeks away. With nearly 100 speakers over 30 sessions, the program has something for everyone. Presented at Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne. Check out the program and register today! https://lbq.org.au/program/ Presented by Thorne Harbour Health and ACON.

$100 – $250

LGBTIQ+ Women’s Health Conference

Abbotsford Convent

Returning to Melbourne on the 24th and 25th October 2023, Thorne Harbour Health and ACON present the LGBTIQ+ Women's Health conference, focusing on the health and wellbeing needs of all LGBTIQ women within Australian communities. The event offers attendees a wide range of opportunities to discuss, engage with and explore these health needs as well […]

OUTintheOPEN Festival | 10 – 19 Nov 2023

Shepparton and surrounds

OUTintheOPEN is Shepparton’s festival celebrating LGBTIQA+ pride and community diversity. 🌈🌈 The festival boasts a two-week program each November including queer films, dinners, drag shows, forums, brunches, art displays, book readings, clothes swaps, Carnival Day and numerous other events across the City of Greater Shepparton. Carnival Day this year in the Queens Gardens will be […]

Varying costs, free to ticketed events

Carnival Day | OUTintheOPEN Festival Shepparton

Cnr Wyndham & Nixon StreetShepparton

OUTintheOPEN is Greater Shepparton’s Festival celebrating LGBTIQA+ pride and community diversity. CARNIVAL DAY is our BIG event! Come and play with us in the Queen’s Gardens on Saturday 18th November from 10.30am – 3.30pm (cnr. Wyndham & Nixon Streets, Shepparton). Wander through the stalls and markets; savour the smells and tastes of fresh local produce […]

Free
Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free

Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free

End-of-Year Event – EUPHORIA SOCIAL – Supporting LGBTQIA+ Mental Health

We’re here, we’re queer and we’re celebrating the End-of-Year. We love bringing everyone together for our Social Hub events, join us for a fun-filled LGBTQIA+ family day out. A Euphoria Social event hosted by Diloncé, aimed towards a mature audience, with the inclusion of families, picnic rugs and performers. Grab your picnic rug, gather your […]

$15

Gonketa: Moving Forward

Benalla Art Gallery 97 Bridge Street, Benalla, VIC, Australia

“People often ask me what language I think in internally, and I want to bring it to life and show it to everyone. A student asked me this question yesterday: “What can you hear? Like I can hear English inside my head.” I responded: “I can’t hear; all I can see are visual communications. I […]

Free

Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free

Investing in Refugee, Asylum Seeker & Displaced Peoples’ Mental Health

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Saturday 27 January, 2pm - 4pm  The LGBTQIA+ RASDP communities face unique challenges to addressing, improving, and maintaining their mental health and wellbeing whilst living in Australia and navigating Australian systems. These systems often add to the anxiety, depression, stress, and fear that many people from these communities experience in addition to layered discrimination .   […]

Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free

Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free

Honouring the past, finding the moment, dreaming the future

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

This is the final event in the 50th anniversary series celebrating Acceptance Melbourne's half century existence in Victoria. It will involve a welcome, a panel discussion (about past, present and future of LGBTQ+ Catholics in the Church), a cake, and a small exhibition from Acceptance's past. Let us dream together of a better Church and […]

$5

Solidarity: social justice in action The Bold Source issue 4 launch

Sunshine Social 64 Glengala Rd, Sunshine West, Vic, Australia

Celebrate the next generation of writers at the 2024 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival. Audience: Young People. The Bold Source is a truly ‘Brimbankian’ magazine - made by and for local young people. Join us for a night of storytelling, live music, and meaningful conversation as we celebrate the release of Issue #4, Solidarity: Social […]

Free

Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free

Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free

THE GALA & People’s Choice Awards – By Euphoria Social & Tim Lai

75 Reid St Venue 75 Reid St Venue, Fitzroy North, VIC, Australia

Euphoria Social & Tim Lai present a gala and awards ceremony, a celebration of Victoria’s diverse LGBTQIAPN+ community and their outstanding achievements. Your ticket includes entertainment and food and beverages throughout The GALA. Let’s applaud those LGBTQIAPN+ people who educate the past generation’s, fight for our future, combat discrimination and promote equality. Nominations close April […]

$60
Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free

Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free

Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free

Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free

Bi+ Brain Trust on Queered Consent

Online

What does it mean to queer consent in the pursuit of pleasure? Join a bi+ filmmaker, researcher, and psychologist as we explore pleasure and sexual consent in the areas of advocacy, research, and our personal lives. Chair Dr Duc Dau (Bi+ Community Perth) Panellists delsi (they/she) is a proud queer femme with over a decade of […]

Putting the Sex in BiSEXuality

Online

In advocating for the rights of bi+ people, have we desexualised bi+ people and their desires? Join a panel of experts for a stimulating discussion on the topic of biSEXuality.

BiLines: A Bi+ Visibility Day Event

Newtown Neighbourhood Centre 11/13 Darley St, Newtown, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Celebrate Bi+ Visibility Day with Sydney Bi+ Network at BiLines on 21 September. BiLines is our annual story sharing event to celebrate bi+ people and communities, our unique experiences and joys. BiLines 2024 explores and celebrates the many ways we defy societal norms. This year’s event is all about how we create our own uniquely […]

Bi+ & Poly Discussion Group

Online

This event is part of the Stand Bi Us 2024. Please go to the Bi+ Collective Australia website here: www.bicollectiveaustralia.com for more information about this free community conference and details on other events. Bisexual people sometimes choose polyamory or some form of ethical non-monogamy as a more suited way of performing love and intimacy in […]

Bi+ Research Showcase – Celebrating Bi Visibility Day

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Join us at the Victorian Pride Centre to celebrate Bisexual Visibility Day and recent achievements of the bi+ community. Spaces to Be research launch Bi+ Pride Victoria (a merger of Bisexual Alliance Victoria and Melbourne Bisexual Network) is proud to present the launch of 'Spaces to Be', the first major project researching bi+ history in […]

Free

QueersInScience Fireside Chat – Q&A with Bi+ Scientists

Online

Join Bi+ Pride Victoria for a casual discussion and Q&A with bi+ scientists, facilitated by our friends at QueersInScience. This Bi Visibility Day event spotlights multi-gender attracted people working in science, and gives them the microphone to share their stories, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome everyone including allies to join.

Bi+ Discussion Group- Stand Bi Us 2024 forum

Online

This discussion group is part of the Stand Bi Us 2023 conference Come join other Bi+ people to chat about life being Bisexual/ Pansexual/ Multi-Gender attracted and connect with other Bi+ folk & allies. Although these groups are primarily intended to help Bi+ people, everybody is welcome to attend. Being Bi+ and dealing with Biphobia […]

Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free

Euphoria Social – GiveOUT DAY

Everyone deserves a place where they can be their authentic selves, find support during challenging times, and build meaningful connections. Imagine a haven of support and connection for queer community to visit, receive support, and engage in social connection with our volunteers and other trusted community members. Your support will help us to: *Provide free […]

Event Series JP

Free JP Document Signing Service at the Victorian Pride Centre

The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre 19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Need documents signed, certified, or witnessed? Every Sunday from 11am to 3pm, community JPs (Justice of the Peace) offer a FREE document signing service in the Forum of the Victorian Pride Centre (excluding public holiday weekends). No appointment necessary! Services include: Affidavits and statutory declarations Witnessing business documents Certifying qualifications Certifying wills and copies of […]

Event Series JP

Free JP Document Signing Service at the Victorian Pride Centre

The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre 19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Need documents signed, certified, or witnessed? Every Sunday from 11am to 3pm, community JPs (Justice of the Peace) offer a FREE document signing service in the Forum of the Victorian Pride Centre (excluding public holiday weekends). No appointment necessary! Services include: Affidavits and statutory declarations Witnessing business documents Certifying qualifications Certifying wills and copies of […]

Event Series LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass

St Joseph's Church 52 Fitzgerald Street, SOUTH YARRA, VIC, Australia

Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome. Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before […]

Free
Event Series JP

Free JP Document Signing Service at the Victorian Pride Centre

The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre 19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Need documents signed, certified, or witnessed? Every Sunday from 11am to 3pm, community JPs (Justice of the Peace) offer a FREE document signing service in the Forum of the Victorian Pride Centre (excluding public holiday weekends). No appointment necessary! Services include: Affidavits and statutory declarations Witnessing business documents Certifying qualifications Certifying wills and copies of […]

Event Series JP

Free JP Document Signing Service at the Victorian Pride Centre

The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre 19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Need documents signed, certified, or witnessed? Every Sunday from 11am to 3pm, community JPs (Justice of the Peace) offer a FREE document signing service in the Forum of the Victorian Pride Centre (excluding public holiday weekends). No appointment necessary! Services include: Affidavits and statutory declarations Witnessing business documents Certifying qualifications Certifying wills and copies of […]

THH Family Violence Panel

the Theatrette - Victorian Pride Centre 79-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia

Join Thorne Harbour Health for a vital panel discussion around family violence as part of the national campaign, 16 Days of Activism Against Family Violence. This event aims to raise awareness about family violence affecting LGBTIQ+ communities and exploring effective strategies for prevention and support. The panel will conclude with a catered lunch and networking. […]

Free

THH Family Violence Panel

the Theatrette - Victorian Pride Centre 79-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia

Join Thorne Harbour Health for a vital panel discussion around family violence as part of the national campaign, 16 Days of Activism Against Family Violence. This event aims to raise awareness about family violence affecting LGBTIQ+ communities and exploring effective strategies for prevention and support. The panel will conclude with a catered lunch and networking. […]

Free

Thorne Harbour’s Red Ribbon Run

PrincesPark 200-590 Royal Parade, Carlton North, Victoria, Australia

Join us this World AIDS Day for our first Red Ribbon Run, a community-driven non-competitive event that welcomes all ages and abilities, dedicated to raising awareness and funds for people living with HIV. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to walk in solidarity, every step you take will help provide essential support, healthcare, […]

$30 – $65
Event Series JP

Free JP Document Signing Service at the Victorian Pride Centre

The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre 19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Need documents signed, certified, or witnessed? Every Sunday from 11am to 3pm, community JPs (Justice of the Peace) offer a FREE document signing service in the Forum of the Victorian Pride Centre (excluding public holiday weekends). No appointment necessary! Services include: Affidavits and statutory declarations Witnessing business documents Certifying qualifications Certifying wills and copies of […]