Red Thread Edition 57 Spring 2025

ISSUE 57 SPRING 2025

No one 06 left behind In this issue:

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Queering ecologies through polyphonic symbiosis

Looking past HIV stigma

A website for positive women

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Contents

Contributors:

CUSP: Queering ecologies through polyphonic symbiosis

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40 years of service to the Tasmanian community

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Looking past HIV stigma

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Making HIV treatment more convenient

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PEP talk

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A website for women

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Plasma donation rules

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NSP outlets and NSP pharmacies

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Signpost

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Services directory

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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. Would you like to see your business or service advertised in this magazine? Contact TasCAHRD for more information – editor@redthread.org.au

Dr Merri Randell Naomi Heather Ellis Emily Grandland Brian

Great prices on these items at TasCAHRD: • Condoms • Beppy sponges • Lube • HIV self-test kits • Blood spill kits Nigel Mallett House 319 Liverpool Street Hobart Open 9.00am – 5.00pm

S100/PrEP Prescribers Clinic 60 60 Collins St Hobart 03 6166 2672 Ochre Medical Centre Level 1/242 Liverpool St Hobart 03 6223 1055 John Street Medical Centre 5 John St Kingston Hobart 03 6229 1987 Australian Family Medical 25 Davey St Hobart 03 6221 6800 Your Health Hub Level 3/31-33 Cambridge Rd Bellerive 03 6122 0150 Tasmanian Aboriginal Health Centre 56 Patrick St Hobart 03 6234 0777 Don Medical Clinic Shop 7/48-54 Oldaker St Devonport 03 6441 5299 Clinic 34 34 Howick St Launceston 03 6777 1371

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By Dr Merri Randell

CUSP: Queering ecologies through polyphonic symbiosis

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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 cologies through honic 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.

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 The CUSP is an immersive, embodied The CUSP project be helped me find my Soulat note audio visual art expedition the which allowed creating a permacu me to listen, to tune:in, realisetomy Mana and Moonah Arts Centre from 17to October a Queer non-binary 8 November, and is part an ongoing, behind a house in M finally appreciate my of worth through Knowing innovative, practice-led inquiry by Digging in the soil wa who I am. With this Knowing and resonance, Merri Randell, a Queer intersectional of engaging with Pla I Glenorchy photographed Glenorchy’s Myrtle Forest to artist who has exhibited an experiment in Bel create CUSPthe audio visualand art exhibition. around the Tasmania, mainland rusty colonial remna internationally.

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This project was made possible by the Australian #RegionalArtsFund #RegionalArtsAustralia Governments Regional Arts Fund, which supports #RANTArts the arts in regional and remote Australia #RegionalArtsFund #RegionalArtsAustralia #RANTArts

The CUSP project began through co-creating a permaculture garden with a Queer nonbinary triple koru design behind a house in

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By TasCAHRD

40 years of service

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TasCAHRD reflects on 40 years of advocacy in the community this World AIDS Day. The message is clear: no one gets left behind.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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By Naomi

The power of human connection

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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By Brian

Making HIV treatment more convenient

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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.”

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.”

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 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.”

Appointments for future injections are in Brian’s phone, and he also receives a text message the day before each appointment.

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.

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By Anonymous

PEP talk

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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By Heather Ellis

A website for women: Positive Women Victoria

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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.

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By Emily

Plasma donation rules

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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.

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NSP OUTLETS & PRIMARY

Gagebrook Community Centre 191 Lamprill Circuit Gagebrook

Northwest

Tasmanian Council on Aids, Hepatitis and Related Diseases 319 Liverpool Street Hobart

Youth, Family and Community Connection 62 Stewart Street Devonport Anglicare 51 Wilmot Street Burnie

Bridge Treatment and Recovery Services 63-83 Creek Road New Town

South

North

Bridgewater Community Centre 6 Bowden Drive Bridgewater

Cape Barren Community Health Centre 5 Everett Court Cape Barren Island

Anglicare 436 Main Road Glenorchy

Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre James Street Flinders Island

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

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

Rosebery Community Hospital Hospital Road Rosebery

North Salvation Army 111 Elizabeth Street Launceston

Smithton District Hospital 74 Brittons Road Smithton

Youngtown Pharmacy 369 Hobart Road Youngtown

Wyndarra Centre Inc. 43 Smith Street Smithton

These NSP locations have been reproduced from the Department of Health webpage.

West Coast District Hospital 60-64 Orr Street Queenstown South The Link Youth Health Service 57 Liverpool Street Hobart

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Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Inc 16 West Street Lady Barron

Fentanyl test strips detect the presence of fentanyl Fentanyl Test Strips are FREE and allow you to be more about informed the drugs you use Anglicare Hobart NSP 159 Collins Street Open 12:30pm – 5pm weekdays

Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre 56 Patrick Street Hobart

Anglicare Glenorchy NSP 436 Main Rd Open 10am-4:30pm weekdays

Geeveston Community Centre 9b School Road Geeveston

Speak to your friendly NSP staff to find out more.

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NSP PHARMACIES NORTH WEST

SOUTH

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

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

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

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SIGNPOST

A guide to inclusive organisations in Tasmania SOUTH: A Tasmanian Lifeline A Twist Of Lemons Advocacy Tasmania Advocate Lawyers Alice Butler – Personal Trainer Coherence Psychology BreastScreen Tasmania Bronwyn's Driving Instruction Care 2 Serve 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

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RBK Business Services Red Parka Relationships Australia Tasmania RFT - Destination Wellbeing Sarah Lovell MLC Scots Memorial Uniting Church Sensual Potential SILK Laser Clinics Hobart Something Turkish SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY State Bookstore 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

Furry Feet Groom and Treat Jaylan Electrical Kentish Regional Clinic Inc. Ladle and Leaf Cafe Laneway Cafe Mike Gaffney MLC North-West Pride Patrick Street Clinic Psychology Caffe Sacred Circle Dance 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

ATDC TAS – THE ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & OTHER DRUGS COUNCIL OF TASMANIA http://www.atdc.org.au/

The office of the anti-discrimination commissioner

Advocating and initiatives

SCARLET ALLIANCE TASMANIAN SEX WORKER OUTREACH PROJECT

THE LINK YOUTH HEALTH SERVICE & HEAD SPACE FOR PEOPLE AGED 12-24

outreachtas@scarletalliance.org.au Ph 0451 835 897 www.scarletalliance.org.au

http://www.thelink.org.au 57 Liverpool St Hobart | Ph 03 6231 2927 Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm

TASPRIDE www.taspride.com

Counselling, outreach, case management, support for mental and sexual health, alcohol and drugs (incl NSP), family planning

Celebrating and uniting the Tasmanian LGBTIQQ community

HOBART COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICE

WORKING IT OUT www.workingitout.org.au

www.hobartlegal.org 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart | Ph 03 6223 2500

Sexuality and gender support and counselling

Shop 3, Covehill Fair, Bridgewater Ph 03 6263 4755

SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICE

FAMILY PLANNING TASMANIA

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

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.

POSITIVE LIVES TASMANIA Advocacy & Support for HIV 0478 909 949 Link to more services:

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) To have your service listed in this directory contact TasCAHRD on 03 6234 1242 or editor@redthread.org.au

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