This publication is an initiative of the Health Promotion Program at TasCAHRD, the Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases.
TasCAHRD receives funding from the Crown through the Department of Health to provide these services.
Photos in this magazine are courtesy of Unsplash Photographers.
WARNING: Views expressed in Red Thread are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of TasCAHRD.
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Contributors:
CUSP: Queering ecologies through polyphonic symbiosis
The CUSP is an immersive, embodied audio visual art exhibition at the Moonah Arts Centre from 17 October to 8 November, and is part of an ongoing, innovative, practice-led inquiry by Merri Randell, a Queer intersectional Glenorchy artist who has exhibited around Tasmania, the mainland and internationally.
CUSP: Queering Ecologies through Polyphonic Symbiosis
CUSP is a more-than-human encounter that explores how humans can tune:in and re:direct current toxic heteronormative patriarchal beliefs which condemn our species and ecosystem to collapse - towards a polyphonic, multi-species, multi-sensory, symbiotic reality that speaks to a Queer indigenous socio-ecological framework known as the tune:in journey, where diverse perspectives create resilient systems which celebrate nature.
At the CUSP, “polyphonic” is defined as multiple voices or sounds within a complex improvised musical arrangement. “Symbiosis” is a mutually beneficial relationship between multiple species or entities. According to science, polyphonic symbiosis is the foundation of a healthy ecology. Inside the CUSP exhibition, sound, movement, nature and improvised voices interact in a mutually beneficial relationship, often involving complex interweaving of “dialogues”, dance and play as signal exchanges or threads of flow. At the CUSP, the warp and weft of these individual threads interlace through polyphonic symbiosis to create a new sustainable Queer fabric of reality, where we all survive and flourish. At the CUSP, through being our unique authentic selves and mutualism we become part of something beyond ourselves.
The CUSP project began through co-creating a permaculture garden with a Queer nonbinary triple koru design behind a house in
Moonah built in 1908. Digging in the soil was a symbolic act of engaging with Place to undertake an experiment in Belonging. I found rusty colonial remnants and tuned:in to a diverse, generous ecosystem. This journey in my backyard became a metaphor for passing through the Earth as a descent within, to the underworld, to reclaim parts of myself I had been forced to separate from because of colonisation and homophobic religious intolerance. During this process I was mentored by Polynesian artists who helped me find my Soul note which allowed me to listen, to tune:in, to realise my Mana and finally appreciate my worth through Knowing who I am. With this Knowing and resonance, I photographed Glenorchy’s Myrtle Forest to create the CUSP audio visual art exhibition.
The CUSP is an immersive, embodied audio visual art expedition at the Moonah Arts Centre from 17 October to 8 November, and is part of an ongoing, innovative, practice-led inquiry by Merri Randell, a Queer intersectional Glenorchy artist who has exhibited around Tasmania, the mainland and internationally.
CUSP is a more-than-human encounter that explores how humans can tune:in and re:direct current toxic heteronormative patriarchal beliefs which condemn our species and ecosystem to collapse - towards a polyphonic, multi-species, multi-sensory, symbiotic reality that speaks to a Queer indigenous socio-ecological framework known as the tune:in journey, where diverse perspectives create resilient systems which celebrate nature.
I’m not sure why everything I grew in my garden was purple, but I was rewarded with abundance and it was fun to share my magic spuds, beetroots, cabbages and broccoli with my friends and colleagues, to see the yummy colourful dishes they created, to journey with them.
The CUSP exhibition continues the polyphonic symbiosis journey which began with the Hobart VoiceLab: Queer+Allies in 2022 to offer a soundscape workshop on 18 October. Join us to weave a joyous new Queer conscious ecology. Let's make our dreams reality.
The CUSP project began creating a permaculture a Queer non-binary behind a house in Moonah Digging in the soil was of engaging with Place an experiment in Belonging. rusty colonial remnants to a diverse, generous journey in my backyard metaphor for passing as a descent within, to reclaim parts of myself forced to separate from colonisation and homophobic intolerance. During this mentored by Polynesian helped me find my Soul allowed me to listen, realise my Mana and my worth through Knowing With this Knowing and photographed Glenorchy’s Forest to create the CUSP art exhibition. I’m not sure why everything garden was purple, but with abundance and my magic spuds, beetroots, and broccoli with my colleagues, to see the dishes they created, them.
This project was made possible by the Australian Governments Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.
At the CUSP, “polyphonic” is defined as multiple voices or sounds within a complex improvised musical arrangement. “Symbiosis” is a mutually beneficial relationship between multiple species or entities. According to science, polyphonic symbiosis is the foundation of a healthy ecology. Inside the CUSP exhibition, sound, movement, nature and improvised voices interact in a mutually beneficial relationship, often involving complex interweaving of “dialogues”, dance and play as signal exchanges or threads of flow. At the CUSP, the warp and weft of these individual threads interlace through polyphonic symbiosis to create a new sustainable Queer fabric of reality, where we all survive and flourish. At the CUSP, through being our unique authentic selves and mutualism we become part of something beyond ourselves.
The CUSP exhibition continues polyphonic symbiosis began with the Hobart Queer+Allies in 2022 soundscape workshop Join us to weave a joyous conscious ecology. Lets dreams reality.
This project was made possible by the Australian Governments Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia #RegionalArtsFund #RegionalArtsAustralia #RANTArts
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40 years of service
TasCAHRD reflects on 40 years of advocacy in the community this World AIDS Day.
The message is clear: no one gets left behind.
Today, Tasmania stands as part of a global story of progress. HIV transmission is at historic lows. People living with HIV are leaders, advocates, and change-makers. And while the fear that once dominated the conversation has given way to hope and freedom, the fight isn’t over.
When HIV first emerged in the early 80s, fear and stigma spread faster than facts. The media was hostile, politicians stayed silent, and discrimination was everywhere. But our community didn’t back down. We just got organised.
By the 1990s, treatment breakthroughs meant HIV was no longer a death sentence, but stigma still lingered. Tasmanians living with HIV needed more than medicine — they needed housing, food, advocacy, and respect. Volunteers, allies, and health workers made sure no one faced that journey alone.
Stigma still harms. Inequality still leaves some behind. That’s why, nearly 40 years on, the work continues — to honour those we lost, celebrate those who survived, and make sure every voice is heard, every person valued.
The 2000s brought rapid testing, preventative medication, and the life-changing message of U=U: people with HIV who are on treatment and have an undetectable viral load cannot transmit the virus. Prevention and education expanded, alongside the fight to reform harmful laws and tackle stigma.
By Naomi
The power of human connection
HIV stigma is a big barrier that often hides in how society, healthcare, and even we ourselves think. If we don’t notice our own biases, we isolate people living with HIV and make it harder for them to get help.
Every time we meet someone, it’s a chance to see them as a person, not just a diagnosis. This simple act can change everything.
Respect matters, and it’s not automatic. It is earned by treating others with kindness, no matter their health status. When people feel safe and respected, they can share their stories, and real change can start.
But fighting stigma isn’t just about what one person does. We need bigger changes in policies, workplaces, and communities to truly support people living with HIV.
Stigma can show up as hurtful words, wrong assumptions, breaking trust, or asking too many personal questions. These things stop people from getting tested or treatment and adds to their stress.
Before any conversation, ask yourself: What do I want to achieve? Are my biases affecting me? Do I really need to know this?
Approaching others with respect and an open mind can help ease the weight of HIV stigma — one conversation at a time.
Making HIV treatment more convenient
Brian has been HIV positive for nearly 20 years. He was very surprised to hear about injectable ART and how easy it was to access.
“It’s the best advice I’ve ever had!! I just love it.”
Contrary to information Brian had received, the injection was not painful. Admittedly it was uncomfortable, however Panadol was not necessary. “I felt some soreness at the injection site, but this was short lived.”
Storing HIV medication is no longer an issue with the injectables, as the medication is held by a pharmacy. This equates to an HIV positive person no longer having any concerns about relatives or friends finding their medication.
“Brian is wondering why everyone isn’t being managed with injectables where possible, and why many in the HIV community are not aware of injectable ART?”
Injectable anti-retroviral therapy is currently not suited for all people living with HIV.
There are some types of HIV that cannot be treated with Injectable ART.
Consultations initially may be longer until injection management is familiar to the clinical staff.
Brian commented on how he can forget his daily medication at times. “Even with a pill dispenser I would still miss a tablet every now and then. Now I no longer have to worry about forgetting my tablets.”
Appointments for future injections are in Brian’s phone, and he also receives a text message the day before each appointment.
Brian collects his injectable HIV medication from the pharmacy 15 minutes before his appointment, and by the time he presents, the injection is at the required room temperature. “I’m in and out of the clinic in no time!”
“Who knows…I will hopefully be giving my own injections one day.”
Travel is made easier. “I don’t have to take all my pills with me, and I can relax a bit more, without having to worry about my HIV medication for 2 months!” Injectable ART is currently administered two monthly.
PEP talk
PrEP = pre exposure prophylaxis
PEP = post exposure prophylaxis
Many of
us
have
had
sex that we regret.
With any luck, we can write it off as inconsequential, swipe left and move on to the next adventure.
I like sex, and I do my best to keep it sensible, if not safe... But a recent hookup with a guy on scruff left me worried about a potential exposure to HIV after a night of alcohol, pot and unprotected sex.
After he disclosed to me that he had had a recent risky exposure to HIV, I did a quick bit of research, and I decided to go on a course of the HIV preventative medication, PEP.
The first noticeable sides effects came after three days on the drug. Despite taking the two pills at a regular time with food as directed, I had a little nausea and a rock-hard feeling in my stomach. The brief waves of nausea passed after four or five days and the stomach discomfort came and went throughout the four weeks. Aside from the stomach discomfort, I felt a little more tired than usual and had some difficulty focusing on complex tasks at times. It probably wasn’t as bad as it sounds, especially when you consider the peace of mind I was investing into.
PEP medication involves taking a course of antiretroviral medicines after a potential exposure to HIV. It needs to be started within 72 hours of exposure and is taken once or twice daily for 28 days.
Initially I was hesitant to go on PEP after reading others’ experiences of the treatment. But in the end, my need for peace of mind outweighed my fears about the treatment. The morning after my possible exposure, I attended my local sexual health clinic, answered a couple of sexual health questions, and was prescribed a 28-day course of PEP.
Twenty eight days later, I am relieved to have finished the treatment and keen to get my follow up HIV tests. I’m going to look into getting on PrEP as a more long term protection. While the sex was a little regrettable, getting treatment fast definitely wasn’t.
I felt more anxious than usual for the first few days on the medication, however, this may have been a side effect of googling other peoples ‘experiences on the drugs.
By Heather Ellis
A website for women: Positive Women Victoria
The Positive Women Victoria (PWV) website is a welcoming online resource created by and for women, femmes, cis and trans women living with HIV. For more than 30 years, PWV has offered peer support, information, advocacy, and opportunities to connect for women living with HIV. The PWV website brings all of this together, making it easy to find the right support, resources, and stories whenever you need them.
Peer Support and Connection
One of the cornerstones of PWV’s work is peer support. Women can connect with others who share similar experiences, whether through one-on-one conversations, supportive group gatherings, or online meetings. Programs like Phoenix for Women provide a safe place for those newly diagnosed, offering guidance on treatment, disclosure, relationships, and living well with HIV. For women in Tasmania, PWV can also offer phone or online support.
Practical Help When You Need It
Practical support is a big focus of the website. Through our services directory, you’ll find links to resources for housing, financial assistance, legal advice, family planning, and culturally safe services. Many of these have national branches, and if not, these services will help connect you to the right service. Counselling is another key resource, with information on both general and HIV-specific options, making it easier to find the right support for emotional wellbeing.
Health and Wellbeing Resources
Health promotion is woven throughout our website. PWV also holds regular health and wellbeing webinars, which can be watched later. Topics include U=U, menopause, gut and liver health, mental wellbeing, financial counselling support, staying safe online and long-term HIV care. You will also find webinar recordings that unpack in ‘plain language’ the HIV science on treatment updates and cure research presented
at international HIV science conferences, including our most recent on IAS 2025 Conference on HIV Science held in Rwanda.
STORIES – Watch : Listen : Read
A highlight of the website is the Watch : Listen : Read section. Here, women with HIV share personal stories on video, via our podcast and in creative written stories offering both inspiration and connection. This section also houses all our webinar recordings, so you can watch these at any time.
Breaking Down Stigma
PWVs podcast Our Stories: Ending HIV Stigma, contains powerful episodes where women speak candidly about their HIV journeys. These conversations help break down stigma, educate the public, and provide vital support to women who may be newly diagnosed.
News, Events and Publications
PWV shares regular news, surveys, and event updates to keep the community connected. The annual Women’s Wellbeing Retreat is a highlight, bringing together up to 30 women with HIV for a weekend of connection, relaxation, and fun. Women from Tasmania are welcome to attend. If you’re interested, please contact us.
PWV also publishes a monthly eNews and a twice-yearly full-colour newsletter, Positively Women, filled with stories, news, and event listings. To protect privacy, these publications are not shared publicly online or via social media. To subscribe, simply contact PWV.
A Living, Breathing Community
Altogether, the Positive Women Victoria website is more than a resource hub—it is a living, breathing community space built by and for women living with HIV, where every voice matters and every story is valued. We hope you’ll visit and explore all that it has to offer. Positive Women Victoria.
Heather Ellis –Communications and Engagement Coordinator, Positive Women Victoria Email: comms@ positivewomenvictoria.com.au Phone: 0431 781 121
By Emily
Plasma donation rules
In July, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood introduced a significant change which safely paved the way for many gay and bisexual men, transgender people, sex workers, and people on pre-exposure prophylaxis PrEP to donate plasma without a wait period.
The eligibility change has been warmly welcomed, with more than 1,600 donations made to date.
Previous donor rules prevented many people from the LGBTQIA+ and sex worker communities from donating plasma if they had sex within the past three months, however extensive research and modelling demonstrated the change could be implemented without compromising the safety of Australia’s blood supply.
Plasma is the “liquid gold” part of blood and it is the donation type most needed by Australian patients, with treatment for more than 50 medical conditions reliant on its supply. This includes bleeding disorders, immune deficiencies, cancer and severe trauma.
Lifeblood has also been progressing changes to blood and platelets donation eligibility, with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recently approving a submission to remove genderbased sexual activity rules.
These changes – known as gender-neutral assessments – are expected to be introduced in 2026, and once implemented, will see all donors being asked the same questions about sexual activity, regardless of gender or sexuality.
These two changes represent a turning point for donation equality and will allow more people to donate much needed blood and plasma to support the community’s needs.
Lifeblood has donor centres across Australia. Donation appointments can be made online www.lifeblood.com.au, on the Lifeblood app or by calling 13 14 95.
NSP OUTLETS &
PRIMARY
Northwest
Youth, Family and Community Connection
62 Stewart Street Devonport
Anglicare 51 Wilmot Street Burnie
South
Bridgewater Community Centre
6 Bowden Drive Bridgewater
Anglicare 436 Main Road Glenorchy
Anglicare 159 Collins Street Hobart
Clarence Integrated Care Centre
18-22 Bayfield Street Rosny
North
Salvation Army
111 Elizabeth Street Launceston
SECONDARY
Northwest
Burnie Community House
24 Wiseman Street Burnie
North West Regional Hospital
23 Brickport Road Burnie
King Island District Hospital and Health Centre
35 Edwards Street Currie
Devonport Community Health Centre
23 Steele Street Devonport
Rosebery Community Hospital Hospital Road Rosebery
Smithton District Hospital
74 Brittons Road Smithton
Wyndarra Centre Inc.
43 Smith Street Smithton
West Coast District Hospital
60-64 Orr Street Queenstown
South
The Link Youth Health Service
57 Liverpool Street Hobart
Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre
56 Patrick Street Hobart
Geeveston Community Centre
9b School Road Geeveston
Gagebrook Community Centre
191 Lamprill Circuit Gagebrook
Tasmanian Council on Aids, Hepatitis and Related Diseases 319 Liverpool Street Hobart
Bridge Treatment and Recovery Services
63-83 Creek Road New Town
North
Cape Barren Community Health Centre
5 Everett Court Cape Barren Island
Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre
James Street Flinders Island
Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Inc
16 West Street Lady Barron
Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre 182 Charles Street Launceston
Ravenswood Community Health Centre
39-41 Lambert Street Ravenswood
St Helens District Hospital 10 Annie Street St Helens
VENDING MACHINES
South
Anglicare Hobart NSP 159 Collins Street, Hobart
Northwest 40-48 Best Street, Devonport –Ground level, Multi-level carpark
North Salvation Army 111 Elizabeth Street Launceston
Youngtown Pharmacy
369 Hobart Road Youngtown
These NSP locations have been reproduced from the Department of Health webpage.
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Anglicare Hobart NSP 159 Collins Street
Open 12:30pm – 5pm weekdays
Anglicare Glenorchy NSP 436 Main Rd Open 10am-4:30pm weekdays
Speak to your friendly NSP staff to find out more.
NSP PHARMACIES
NORTH WEST
Healthpoint Pharmacy Burnie
Pharmacy 4 Less Burnie
Upper Burnie Alliance Pharmacy
King Island Pharmacy
Terry White Chemmart – Valley Road
Mersey Pharmacy
Terry White Chemmart Latrobe
Advantage Pharmacy Penguin
Railton Pharmacy
Turnbull's Pharmacy
Guardian Pharmacy Smithton
Somerset Pharmacy
Priceline Pharmacy Ulverstone
Peter Thompson's Pharmacy
Westside Pharmacy
Dixon's Pharmacy
Healthpoint Pharmacy
Yolla Community Pharmacy
Zeehan Pharmacy
NORTHWEST
Tamar Pharmacy
Bicheno Pharmacy
Bridport Pharmacy
Deloraine Amcal Pharmacy
Deloraine Guardian Pharmacy
Your Pharmacy
George Town Pharmacy
Epic Pharmacy Kings Meadows
Priceline Pharmacy Launceston
Terry White Chemmart Health Hub
Hatton and Laws Pharmacy Launceston
Terry White Chemmart Launceston
Longford Discount Pharmacy
Terry White Chemmart
Terry White Chemmart Newstead
Perth Pharmacy
Ravenswood Discount Pharmacy
Riverside Pharmacy
Galloway's Pharmacy
St Helens Pharmacy
St Marys Pharmacy
Westbury Pharmacy
Youngtown Pharmacy
SOUTH
Bellerive Quay Pharmacy
Rhys Jones Pharmacy
Central Highlands Pharmacy
Priceline Pharmacy Bridgewater
Brighton Pharmacy
Chigwell Pharmacy
Claremont Discount Pharmacy
Derwent Park Pharmacy
Terry White Chemmart Dodges Ferry
Geeveston Pharmacy
Elizabeth Hope Priceline Pharmacy
Guardian Pharmacy Glenorchy Central
Priceline Pharmacy Hobart
Your Hobart Chemist
Davey Street Discount Pharmacy
Shoreline Amcal Pharmacy
Rosetta Pharmacy
Wentworth Pharmacy
Huonville Pharmacy
Priceline Pharmacy Kingston
Chemist Outlet – Kingston
Terry White Chemist Kingston
Kingborough Medical Centre Pharmacy
Lauderdale Pharmacy
Lenah Valley Amcal Pharmacy
Lindisfarne Village Chemmart
Rosetta Pharmacy
Chemist Warehouse Moonah
New Norfolk Amcal Community Pharmacy
Guardian New Norfolk Pharmacy
Epic Pharmacy New Town
Friendly Care Chemmart New Town
North Hobart Amcal Pharmacy
Tasman Pharmacy
Oatlands Pharmacy
Risdon Vale Pharmacy
Chemist Warehouse Rosny
Terry White Rosny Park
Rhys Jones Pharmacy
Magnet Court Chemmart – Terry White
Healthpoint Pharmacy Snug
Chemmart Sorell
Chemist Warehouse Sorell
Sorell Plaza Pharmacy
South Hobart Capital Chemist
Swansea Pharmacy
Triabunna Pharmacy
Warrane Pharmacy
West Hobart Amcal Pharmacy
SIGNPOST
A guide to inclusive organisations in Tasmania
Care Forward
Carers Tasmania Ltd
City Organics
Clarence City Council
Clarence Doorways
Cloddy IT
Colony 47
Convict City Rollers
CVGT Hobart
Danu Herbs
Dianne Ainslie NDIS Support Worker
Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre
Ella Haddad MP
Emily Parkinson – Registered Psychologist
Equal Opportunity Tasmania
Eye Am Hair
Family Planning Tasmania
Fiori Florist
Flourish Mental Health Action in our Hands Inc
FRIENDZ LGBTIQ SOCIAL GROUP
Glenview Community Services
Goodbyes Hobart
Hairy Legs Cafe
Halcyon South
Hall Payne Lawyers
Hamlet
Hobart Brewing Company
Hobart Cat Café
Hobart Folk Dances (Folk Federation of Tasmania)
Hobart Functions & Conference Centre
Hobart North Uniting Church
Hobart Out Tennis Inc
Holyoake
Hospice volunteers South
inside Hobart
Inspired Office
Ironic Party Planning
Joyous Celebrations
Kingston Neighbourhood House
Laid Back Manor
Lindisfarne Psychology & Wellbeing Centre
Locker Room Hobart
Mitch Robson Counselling
Moto Vecchia Cafe
Mures Tasmania
New Town Chiropractic
New Town Health
Ogilvie Jennings Lawyers
Peppermint Bay
Positive Solutions
Pulse Youth Health
QTAS Arts
Queer Sporting Alliance
Rainbow Care Clinic
Rainbow Youth Events Hobart
Raw Strength Tasmania
State Cinema
Stress Free Fast
Sush
Sush Track
Tassie Bird and Poultry Supplies
Tempo Therapy & Consulting
Terry White Chemmart Lindisfarne
Terry White Chemmart Rosny Park
The Art of Tea Bouteaque
The Circus Studio
The Grand Poobah
The Hobart Bookshop
The Huon Domestic Violence Service
The Link Youth Health Service
The Page And Cup
Theatre Royal
Thistle Witch Gardening
Transform Counselling and Psychotherapy
Youth Arts & Recreation Centre
NORTH:
Attitude Counselling
Beaconsfield Child and Family Centre
Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre
Bright Beginnings Yoga
CVGT Launceston
Deloraine House Inc
Diversity Launceston
Dorset Community House
Enterprising Aardvark Counselling and Consultancy
Florage
Gentle Death Education and Planning
Launceston Community Legal Centre
Launceston Football Club
Launceston Head to Health
Mediation Matters Tasmania
Positive Solutions
Prydes Support
Respect at Work
Reynish Counselling
Salveo Healthcare
Skittles LGBTQIA+ Youth Group
Tamar Visitor Centre
The Blue Door
The Church Campbell Town
Tresca Community Centre
NORTH-WEST:
Burnie City Council
Connect4Life
Dr Claire Jensen
East Devonport Neighbourhood House
HAEL XIII
Headspace Devonport
Secret Buddha Cafe
Serenity House
The Postmaster Inn Bed and Breakfast
Victoria Street Clinic
Wajan Hale Counselling
Warrawee Women’s Shelter
Weddings For Everyone
Youth, Family & Community Connections
TASMANIA WIDE:
Almost Heaven Clydesdales
Anglicare Tasmania
Australian Unemployed Workers Union Tasmania
Baptcare Family and Community Services Tasmania
Cancer Council Tasmania
Carers Tasmania
Community and Public Sector Union
Council on the Ageing
Daydream Photography
Engender Equality
Equal Together
Equality Tasmania
Heidi Harrison Psychotherapy
Independent Living Centre Tasmania
Family Violence Counselling and Support Service
Libraries Tasmania
Lifeline Tasmania
Love Is All – Civil Celebrant
Marry Me, Memily
Mental Health Council of Tasmania
Mission Australia – Disability Employment Services
Pride Society of UTAS
Rainbow Communities Tasmania
Rebecca White MP
Scarlet Alliance Tasmanian Sex Worker Project
Sensual Potential
Sexual Assault Support Service
St John Ambulance
Statewide Sexual Health Service
TasCAHRD
A Tasmanian Lifeline
Tasmania Police
TasPride
TasTAFE Student Support Team
Tender Funerals
Transgender Tasmania
Uniting AgeWell
UTAS Ally Network
Working It Out
Signpost is a project of Working It Out. signpost@workingitout.org.au
SERVICES DIRECTORY
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TASMANIA
https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au
Ph 1300 305 062
The office of the anti-discrimination commissioner
SCARLET ALLIANCE TASMANIAN SEX
WORKER OUTREACH PROJECT
outreachtas@scarletalliance.org.au
Ph 0451 835 897
www.scarletalliance.org.au
TASPRIDE
www.taspride.com
Celebrating and uniting the Tasmanian LGBTIQQ community
WORKING IT OUT
www.workingitout.org.au
Sexuality and gender support and counselling
SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICE
http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/sexualhealth
Toll Free: 1800 675 859
Clinic 60 – 60 Collins St Hobart
Ph 03 6166 2672
Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
Clinic 34 – 34 Howick St Launceston
Ph 03 6777 1371
Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
Devonport – Ph 03 6777 1371
by appointment only
Counselling, support, referrals, STI/HIV testing and PrEP prescriptions
TASCAHRD – TASMANIAN COUNCIL ON AIDS, HEPATITIS & RELATED DISEASES
www.tascahrd.org.au
Ph 1800 005 900
TAS POLICE LGBTIQ LIAISON OFFICERS
www.police.tas.gov.au
Ph 03 6230 2111 (Hobart)
Ph 03 6336 7000 (Launceston)
Ph 03 6434 5211 (North West)
ATDC TAS – THE ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & OTHER DRUGS COUNCIL OF TASMANIA
http://www.atdc.org.au/ Advocating and initiatives
THE LINK YOUTH HEALTH SERVICE & HEAD SPACE FOR PEOPLE AGED 12-24
http://www.thelink.org.au
57 Liverpool St Hobart | Ph 03 6231 2927
Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm
Counselling, outreach, case management, support for mental and sexual health, alcohol and drugs (incl NSP), family planning
HOBART COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICE
www.hobartlegal.org
166 Macquarie Street, Hobart | Ph 03 6223 2500
Shop 3, Covehill Fair, Bridgewater
Ph 03 6263 4755
FAMILY PLANNING TASMANIA
http://www.fpt.org.au
421 Main Rd Glenorchy
Ph 03 6273 9117 | Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5.00pm
93 Patterson St Launceston
Ph 03 6343 4566 | Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5.00pm
199 Mount Street Upper Burnie
Ph 03 6431 7692 (Tues, Wed and Thurs)
Contraception, cervical screening, gynecology, sexual health checks, planned and unplanned pregnancy.
