Who we are
Thorne Harbour Health has a long, rich and diverse history, working with and for LGBTIQ+ communities and people living with HIV. Founded on 12 July 1983 as the Victorian AIDS Action Committee, the organisation has led the community response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Victoria. Today, Thorne Harbour Health remains committed to the community response to HIV while also supporting the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ communities more broadly.
Thorne Harbour recognises our past by paying tribute to community leaders like Alison Thorne and Keith Harbour but also our community’s legacy of bravery, commitment, imagination, and vision —now and into the future.
What we do
Working with the communities it serves, Thorne Harbour Health delivers a broad range of health services and programs.
Services include:
- General Counselling
- HIV/STI Testing & Prevention
- Alcohol & Other Drug Support
- Trans and Gender Diverse Clinic
- Health Promotion Campaigns and Websites
- Family Violence Support
- General Practice
- Support for People Living with HIV
Thorne Harbour Health has several sites, delivering these services in Melbourne, Adelaide, and Bendigo.
Thorne Harbour Health advocates for the overall health and wellbeing of our LGBTIQ+ and PLHIV communities by seeking to ensure all individuals are treated with dignity and afforded the opportunity to participate fully in society.