ISSUE 42 SUMMER 2022
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Sex and mental health
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LGBTQIA+ Media Recs
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Tenets of being sex positive
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Is anal cancer on your radar?
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From the Editor
Summer edition
AT LONG LAST, SUMMER LOVING IS WITH US! IT IS ALWAYS A COMPELLING EXPERIENCE TO GET INTIMATE WITH SOMEONE FOR THE FIRST TIME.
There is a risk however, that a sexual encounter with someone can also expose us to risks to our health. During sex, it is possible for viruses, didn’t know about. bacteria, and parasites to pass Sometimes we might feel empowered to from one person to another. It can ourselves in new ways. At other times Street,express HOBART be a complex forum to navigate. might find ourselves receptive to new ways pm we of experiencing interactions with others. According to the WHO, there are over 30 STIs. Some of them express This publication is an initiative of the Editor: themselves clearly, and others Health Promotionpassionate Program at the Matt Anning Gentle and tender, Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis Contributors: remain invisible. Some are curable and powerful, and everything in and Related Diseases, (TasCAHRD). Matteo Senesi and others stay for life. Just about between,Views there are as many sexualSarah Lenehan expressed in Man2Man are all of them can be tested for. Grant Blake experiences asthe there people on those of authorsare and do not Matt Newell necessarily reflect the views of the planet. The chemistry between two people is usually
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Tenets of being sex positive
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Ending HIV
Sex and mental health
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Hannah Jane
Herpes
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Is anal cancer on your radar?
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NO to violence
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Working It Out Together
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New ways to take PrEP
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NSP Outlets
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NSP pharmacies
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WARNING: some of the content of this magazine may be offensive to some readers. TasCAHRD receives funding from the Crown, through the Department of Health, to provide these services. Views expressed in Red thread are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of TasCAHRD. This publication is an initiative of the Health Promotion Program at the Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases (TasCAHRD). Would you like to see your business or service advertised in this mag? Contact TasCAHRD for rates – projects@tascahrd.org.au
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By Hannah Jane
LGBTQIA+ media recs
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SEX POSITIVITY ENDEAVOURS TO OPEN CONVERSATIONS AROUND SEX, INTIMACY, AND SEXUALITY IN A WAY THAT IS CONSTRUCTIVE AND HEALTHY. I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT THIS IS SOMETHING THAT CAN BENEFIT EVERYONE BUT ESPECIALLY THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. MEDIA PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN REPRESENTATION, BRINGING IDEAS INTO THE SOCIAL PSYCHE, AND STARTING CONVERSATIONS.
L - Blue is the Warmest Colour’ (2013) A movie following a lesbian couple that flew under the radar. Sex positivity doesn’t necessarily mean sex on the page or screen, but healthy depictions of sex which isn’t fetishized is honestly a breath of fresh air.
G - 'Heartstopper' by Alice Oseman Follow a comic of two boys who fall in love and together handle topics of coming out, bullying, and mental health. Sex positivity isn’t just sex, intimacy in platonic and romantic forms are important to understand and learn to help us feel connected.
Q - Sex Education An allrounder for bringing up topics of sex positivity, Sex Education is a Netflix TV show that follows teenagers struggling through high school and the various types of sexuality and intimacy that is a great, and comical way, to bring up so many different topics.
I - Faking It Recommended by the InterACT advocates for Intersex youth, Faking It is a TV series which brings an intersex main character to the story. Intersex representation is key for breaking through stigma and helping the dialogue with advocacy.
A - Upside Down by N.R. Walker A personal favourite of mine for Asexual representation. Australian author Alice Walker has written a romance that represents a healthy depiction of asexuality in relationships. This highlights an importance of non-sexual intimacy which I think is something that isn’t talked about enough.
+ ‘Boyfriends’ An honorable mention to a webcomic of four boys in a polyamorous relationship. This slice of life story is cute and touches upon navigating school life, polyam dynamics, and who has stolen whose hoodies.
B - Brooklyn 99 Rosa Diaz’s bisexuality has been a great example of characterisation that is honest and refreshing. Media representation is important for seeing ourselves in everyday situations.
T - Boy Meets Girl A trans romcom??? I had to dig for this gem which speaks to itself about the need for more representation. While stories of transition are incredibly important, showing everyday life is vital too.
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By Corey Stephen
Tenets of being sex positive RECENTLY, I WAS THINKING ABOUT WHAT MAKES FOR A POSITIVE SEXUAL EXPERIENCE – AND AFTER CONSULTING WITH FRIENDS AND SOME QUICK ONLINE SEARCHING I SETTLED ON FOUR PILLARS, OR TENETS, OF SEXUAL POSITIVITY: HONESTY & OPENNESS, INDIVIDUALITY OF DESIRE, CONSENT, SAFETY. I FEEL AS THOUGH THESE ARE THE FOUR CORE PILLARS OF A HEALTHY AND POSITIVE SEXUAL FUTURE.
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HONESTY & OPENNESS: Sex should be freedom! Honesty and openness are so critical to a positive sexual experience. All sexual partners have the right to express their wants and needs with safety and without judgement. We should all have the right to know about our own, and any partners’ health status, as well as wants and needs in the bedroom! (Or anywhere else)!
INDIVIDUALITY OF DESIRE: Don’t slut-shame people! Some people want lots of sex, with lots of different people, sometimes at the same time and that’s okay! Some people don’t want any sex, at all, ever, and that’s okay too! We all have unique interests and lifestyles, and these should be celebrated, not looked down upon! If someone is happy and safe, why does it even matter?
CONSENT: Everyone has the right to refuse a sexual act, encounter or experience and everyone has the right to retract consent at any point for any reason! No one should feel they do not have
control (unless a discussion about this act has happened beforehand!) or that they are being taken advantage of!
SAFETY: Everyone has the right to play out their wants, needs and fantasies in a safe and meaningful way! Everyone has the right to request someone uses protection when engaging in a sexual encounter! Everyone has the right to feel safe at all points during a sexual experience and to take that away would be dishonest towards anyone involved!
If you want to learn more about sexual positivity, or perhaps even become an advocate, get in touch with The Link Youth Health Service (if you’re under 25!) or TasCAHRD! Also check out @thiswaythatway_hobart on Instagram and listen to our radio show on Edge Radio 99.3 FM every Monday from 2pm. Red thread Magazine - Summer 2022
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By Jen Wiedman
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SUMMER OFTEN MEANS A BRIGHTER SPIRIT, MORE ENERGY TO TRY OUT NEW THINGS AND EXPLORE, SHOWING MORE SKIN, AND FOR SOME, EVEN FEELING A BIT SEXIER! WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE KEEN FOR A SUMMER FLING OR REIGNITING THIS WITH A CURRENT FLAME/S, IT IS ALWAYS IMPORTANT TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH WHILE YOU ARE SEXUALLY EXPLORING AND PLAYING.
Here are some tips to look after your mental health and your sexual health during this summers’ fun lovin’ season: •
ove yourself first – whether this L is sexually through pleasure and masturbation, or a range of other self care activities, your own self love should always come first. You cannot pour from an empty cup.
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Express – whether this is through talking with friends, personal expression through writing or creative expression through arts, dance, movement or sport, expressing your true self is key to maintaining mental stability and wellness. The flow on effects are good for us physically and we may even feel sexier too. Your sexual energy has a greater chance of flowing when you are in tune and alignment with other parts of your identity and self.
Similar to other mind-body / psychosomatic experiences, our sexual health and mental health are interconnected. For example, consider these statements: •
I feel sexier when I am physically healthy.
• I enjoy greater pleasure or sexual energy when I am in certain moods or mindsets. • I can connect better sexually with myself or my partner/s when my sexual health and genitals are in good working order. • I can connect better emotionally and psychologically with myself or my partner/s when my mood and mental health is more stable and cared for.
If you can relate to any of these, then you’re not alone. When one element is a bit ‘off’ or unhealthy, it can affect the other, and our relationships.
• Connection – to self, others, higher beliefs, nature and genitals. Staying connected to what our genitals look and feel like, keeps us in tune with our bodies. Mapping physical or hormonal changes can also be informative. Perhaps our bodies run to a cycle where we feel more alive and sexually charged at certain times, or we might notice lowered libido or spots when we are stressed. Greater connection can lead to greater information and empowered choices. •
Play – staying playful, having fun and laughter and being a bit silly is good for our mental health. Our sexual health also benefits because we are activating our dopamine and endorphin chemicals.
Remember, have fun with yourself and others safely – creating mental health safety and strength is just as important as physical and sexual health safety. Reach out if you need to: www.wildcalmtherapies.com.au
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By TasCAHRD
Herpes
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UNFORTUNATELY, HERPES TESTING ISN’T AS STRAIGHTFORWARD AS OTHER STI TESTING, AND GENERALLY ISN’T INCLUDED IN REGULAR SEXUAL HEALTH SCREENING. THE ONLY WAY TO TELL IF YOU HAVE HERPES IS TO PRESENT WITH THE SORES THAT THEY SOMETIMES CAUSE, AND TO THEN HAVE THESE SWABBED AND TESTED. The reasons for this can get a bit complicated. There are, actually, two types of herpes simplex virus – HSV-1 most often causes oral herpes/ cold sores, while HSV-2 most often causes genital herpes. Despite each virus being more common in one location than the other, HSV-1 can sometimes cause genital herpes and HSV-2 can sometimes cause cold sores (this switch can be due to oral sex).
Here's a great link that helps explain a bit more about herpes, if you’re interested: https://playsafe.health.nsw.gov.au/commonstis/herpes/ Just like herpes, many STIs won’t show symptoms, and some will take a very long time from the point in which someone gets an STI to when they do have symptoms. This is one of the many reasons why we suggest having regular sexual health screenings, even with long-term sexual partners. Sexual Health Services Tasmania has two clinics that provide free and confidential screening. Clinic 60 is at 60 Collins Street in Hobart (6166 2672) and Clinic 34 is at 34 Howick Street in Launceston (6777 1371).
The blood test is only used in rare instances because it can’t detect the actual virus is in your body, it only tells you if your immune system has responded to a virus being in your body. The test won’t tell you if it's oral or genital herpes (or both), when you got it, or how you got it. Because nearly 75% of Australians have HSV-1, and some people either won’t have symptoms for a long time or will never have symptoms, it can be very difficult to interpret the test results. The blood test for herpes also has a high rate of giving incorrect results, so you might get a test saying you have something you don’t, or don’t have something you do. This can create a lot of unnecessary uncertainty and anxiety.
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By Helen Bills
Is anal cancer on your radar?
AFTER READING A RANGE OF PUBLICATIONS AND ARTICLES ABOUT ANAL CANCER, I WANTED TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT WHO IS AT RISK AND HOW IT CAN BE DETECTED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE SEE THE INFORMATION SOURCE, WWW.POSITIVELIFE.ORG.AU.
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Are you at increased risk of anal cancer?
can be conducted during your routine HIV check-up or at a consultation at any of the Clinics of the Statewide Sexual Health Service
Whilst anal cancer is rare in the general population, rates are rising globally due to changes in sexual behaviours. It is significantly more common in people living with HIV, men who have sex with men, immunocompromised people and trans and gender diverse people.
The benefit of early detection of anal cancer is that treatment options are less aggressive and have better survival outcomes.
When compared to the general population, men who have sex with men and are living with HIV have 50-100 times higher risk of developing anal cancer.
Risk factors: The main risk factor for anal cancer is exposure to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. HPV can cause cancerous lesions and warts. The most common sites affected are the cervix, anus, vagina, penis and throat. Additional risk factors for anal cancer include receptive anal intercourse before the age of 30, higher lifetime number of sexual partners, current cigarette smoking, genital warts, immunosuppression and advancing age.
Prevention: The strong link between HPV and anal cancer mean that anal cancer is potentially preventable by early HPV vaccination. HPV vaccination is part of the National Immunisation Schedule and is also recommended for 9-45 year old people who are immunosuppressed, including people living with HIV and for men who have sex with men. Whilst vaccination is most effective when given before becoming sexually active, in many cases the benefits may still be worthwhile.
What about the anal pap smear? Anal pap smears +/- high resolution anoscopy aim to detect pre-cancerous precursor lesions. There are currently Australian studies looking into whether men living with HIV should have anal pap smears, in the same way that women have cervical pap smears. Regularly monitor for symptoms and signs of anal cancer and have an annual check up. Symptoms include rectal bleeding, anal or perineal pain, a lump in or extending from the anus, itchy anus, faecal incontinence, anal fistula, anal discharge and ulceration.
In a nutshell: If you are a man over 50 years who has sex with men and is living with HIV, we recommend that you have an annual DARE and peri-anal examination.
If you think that you may be at higher risk of anal cancer, consider discussing prevention and early detection at your next consultation.
Early detection of anal cancer is possible through screening: Digital ano-rectal examination (DARE) and peri-anal examination aims to detect early anal cancers. Men who have sex with men, are living with HIV and are over the age of 50 years are recommended to have this annually. People from other high risk groups should discuss this with their clinician. The DARE is about checking for irregular lumps in the anus. It involves the painless examination by the clinician’s gloved finger of the anus and Red thread Magazine - Summer 2022
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By Jacqui Watt
NO to Violence
AN ESTIMATED ONE IN THREE LGBTQI+ PEOPLE EXPERIENCE INTIMATE PARTNER AND/OR FAMILY VIOLENCE IN THEIR LIFETIME. 14
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UNFORTUNATELY, THE LGBTIQ+ COMMUNITY FACES SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS IN ACCESSING APPROPRIATE SERVICES – BOTH FOR VICTIM-SURVIVORS AND FOR THE MEN WHO USE VIOLENCE. No to Violence is working with Thorne Harbour Health and ACON to change that. A trial national program beginning early this year will offer gay, bi, trans and queer men who use violence the help they need to understand and change their coercive or abusive behaviours. GBTQ men are too often shut out of mainstream Men’s Behaviour Change Programs because those programs just aren’t appropriate – and, unfortunately, may even be unsafe. Most existing Men’s Behaviour Change Programs are designed for cis/heterosexual men rather than for GBTQ men. We know that GBTQ men have different experiences, needs, and concerns than cisgender/heterosexual men, and therefore need to be supported in different ways.
No to Violence – the largest peak body in Australia for organisations and individuals who work with men to end family violence – received philanthropic funding to implement two trial online perpetrator interventions. One of the trial programs will be aimed at gay, bi, trans and queer men, and the other will be aimed at those in rural, regional, and remote areas. Both will be evaluated to inform any potential future programs.
Working with these organisations gives us the opportunity to collaboratively design a forpurpose online intervention, which means that more men will be able to understand and change their behaviours – regardless of where they live in Australia. Before COVID-19 lockdowns, online intervention wasn’t considered an important part of perpetrator accountability. However, the experience of the past two years has shown us otherwise. No to Violence will design the program with Thorne Harbour Health and with input from ACON. It will build on existing expertise and will be a ground-breaking online intervention for men from multiple states and territories. Running a multi-jurisdictional program online means we can reduce barriers to access for men who need help and, hopefully, reach men who would be otherwise unable to get the help they need to change their abusive or coercive behaviours. If we want to end family violence, in all its forms, we have to work with perpetrators to enable them to change their behaviours. To do this, men who use violence must be able to access the help they need to begin this behaviour change work. This new program will help make that possible. Thorne Harbour Health will be recruiting for the program early next year. For updates and more information go to thorneharbour.org/ Jacqui Watt is No to Violence Chief Executive Officer.
Thorne Harbour Health and ACON both run programs for members of the LGBTIQ+ community who are concerned about their behaviours – these are two of the only programs in Australia that are designed by and for LGBTIQ+ people.
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By Garry Wakefield
Working It Out Together
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WORKING IT OUT (WIO), TASMANIA’S GENDER, SEXUALITY AND INTERSEX STATUS SUPPORT AND EDUCATION SERVICE, IS PROVIDING A NEW PEER SUPPORT INITIATIVE:
• A process to allow LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians to put their hand up to get extra support during this crisis and/or to help out
‘WORKING IT OUT TOGETHER’
LGBTIQ+ people sometimes have more limited options for connecting with others and seeking support and we saw these shrink even further with restrictions last year.
While LGBTIQ+ people might experience the pandemic more acutely than others, we also have a long history of resilience and helping each other out which can help mitigate these impacts. ‘Working It Out Together’ was established in 2020 as a response to COVID-19 to help facilitate that community spirit of support. During the initial project, a need for ongoing peer support was discovered; not just due to the ongoing unknown of the pandemic, but the vast range of difficulties and isolation for LGBTIQ+ people across the state. The main features are: • A special webpage with details, links, resources and online forms to register to give or receive a hand: www.workingitout.org.au
• A one-stop place for LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians to Stay Connected – a range of online and offline activities and groups to keep people connected and active.
Uncertainty about whether services and people are inclusive, understanding and respectful can also mean LGBTIQ+ people don’t seek help as often as they should, or don’t get the right kind of help when they do ask. This program provides connection, support and assistance that is accepting and inclusive. Enquiries to: Dr Lynn Jarvis CEO – Working It Out Lynn@workingitout.org.au Mobile: 0408 265 045
WORKING IT OUT (WIO), TASMANIA’S GENDER, SEXUALITY AND INTERSEX STATUS SUPPORT AND EDUCATION SERVICE, HAS WELCOMED ITS NEW NORTH-WEST BASED STAFF MEMBER, GARRY WAKEFIELD. Garry has joined WIO with a wealth of management, service delivery and training experience, as well as a deep connection to community in the NW via his Queer Life Stories Project and the NW Pride group. Garry will take on two roles – that of LGBTIQ+ Community Worker and also the Working It Out Together peer support program project officer. Garry will be working Tuesday-Friday in both Burnie and Devonport and will also be doing monthly outreach to Smithton and Queenstown. Contact Garry on 0455 031 262 or Garry@workingitout.org.au Red thread Magazine - Summer 2022
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New ways to take PrEP from www.endinghiv.org.au
THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO TAKE PrEP fiPREffEXPOSURE PROPHYLAXISfl TO PREVENT HIV, AND THEY ARE ALL JUST AS EFFECTIVE AS DAILY DOSING! Taking PrEP daily, on-demand or periodic allow for multiple ways to protect against HIV. Each option will suit people diffierently based on identity, the type of sex, how often you hook up and personal preference. Ready to learn more about PrEP? Here is a brief break down.
Daily
With On Demand PrEP you take less pills but at more specific time, suitable for guys who can anticipate hooking-up. How to take PrEP On Demand - Think 2-1-1 dosing schedule • Take a double dose (2 tablets of PrEP) between 2 and 24 hours before sex • Take 1 pill 24 hours after the double dose • Take 1 pill another 24 hours after that
Periodic Periodic PrEP is taken daily for a set period. It is event based, so think Mardi Gras season, a string of parties or a trip away. Periodic PrEP can be taken for weeks or months, stopped and then picked back up.
Daily PrEP is exactly that – 1 pill daily. This will give you lasting protection against HIV. Suitable for everyone! You may want to take Depending on how you identify, starting and PrEP daily if you want to be protected from HIV stopping periodic PrEP will vary. but don’t want to anticipate your next hook up, if you have a busy sex life, or just prefer to have For cis men who have ongoing protection. Starting PrEP will vary depending on how you identify. For cis men who have sex with men:
To start:
• Start by taking 2 pills 2-24 hours before sex
• Take 2 tables of PrEP between 2 and 24 hours before sex
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• Take 1 pill 24 hours after the double dose
Take 1 pill per day, every day.
For everyone else, for example trans people who have sex with other men:
• Continue taking 1 pill for the duration of protection
• Take 1 pill daily for a full 7 days before sex, then
To stop:
• Take 1 pill every day after that dose
On Demand On demand PrEP is there to use when you need it. On demand PrEP is only recommended for cis men who have sex with other men. On-demand PrEP is also good for anyone who is worried about the side effiects or don’t want to commit to taking a pill every day.
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• Take 1 pill daily for 2 days • Then stop taking PrEP until next time For everyone else: • Take 1 pill daily for a full 7 days before sex Then to stop, after your last hook-up: • Take 1 pill for 28 days Still have questions? Visit www.endinghiv.org.au
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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
South The Link 57 Liverpool Street Hobart Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre 56 Patrick Street Hobart Gagebrook Community Centre 191 Lamprill Circuit Gagebrook Tasmanian Council on Aids, Hepatitis and Related Diseases 319 Liverpool Street Hobart North
Anglicare 18 Watchorn Street Hobart
Cape Barren Community Health Centre 5 Everett Court Cape Barren Island
Clarence Integrated Care Centre 18-22 Bayfield Street Rosny
Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre James Street Flinders Island
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Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Inc 16 West Street Lady Barron
Salvation Army 111 Elizabeth Street Launceston
Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre 182 Charles Street Launceston
SECONDARY
Ravenswood Community Health Centre 39-41 Lambert Street Ravenswood
Northwest
St Helens District Hospital 10 Annie Street St Helens
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
VENDING MACHINES Northwest 40-48 Best Street, Devonport – Ground level, Multi-level carpark South
Rosebery Community Hospital Hospital Road Rosebery
Anglicare 18 Watchorn Street Hobart
Smithton District Hospital 74 Brittons Road Smithton
Invermay Local Post Office 52 Invermay Road Invermay
Wyndarra Centre Inc. 43 Smith Street Smithton
Salvation Army 111 Elizabeth Street Launceston
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Youngtown Pharmacy 369 Hobart Road Youngtown
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West Tamar Pharmacy, Beaconsfield Bicheno Pharmacy, Bicheno Bridport Pharmacy, Bridport Healthpoint Pharmacy, Campbell Town Amcal Pharmacy, Deloraine George Town Pharmacy Capital Chemist, King Meadows Priceline Pharmacy, Launceston Amcal Pharmacy, Legana Chemmart Pharmacy, Longford Longford Pharmacy, Longford Capital Chemist, Mowbray Heights Capital Chemist, Newstead Chemmart Pharmacy, Ravenswood Galloway’s Pharmacy, Scottsdale St Helens Pharmacy, St Helens St Marys Pharmacy, St Marys Westbury Pharmacy, Westbury Young Town Pharmacy, Young Town
Bellerive Quay Pharmacy, Bellerive Rhys Jones Pharmacy, Bellerive Priceline Pharmacy, Bridgewater Brighton Pharmacy, Brighton Bruny Island Pharmacy, Bruny Island Chigwell Pharmacy, Chigwell Claremont Pharmacy, Claremont Derwent Park Pharmacy, Derwent Park Chemmart Pharmacy, Dodges Ferry Dover Pharmacy, Dover Geeveston Pharmacy, Geeveston Elizabeth Hope Priceline, Glenorchy Central Advantage Pharmacy, Glenorchy Priceline Pharmacy, Hobart Mall Davey St. Discount Pharmacy, Hobart Your Hobart Chemist, Hobart Shoreline Amcal Pharmacy, Howrah Wentworth Pharmacy, Howrah Huonville Pharmacy, Huonville Priceline Pharmacy, Kingston Terry White Chemist, Kingston Chemist Outlet, Kingston Kingborough Medical Centre Pharmacy Lauderdale Pharmacy, Lauderdale Amcal Pharmacy, Lenah Valley Village Chemmart, Lindisfarne Rosetta Pharmacy, Montrose Amcal Max Pharmacy, Moonah Amcal Community Pharmacy, New Norfolk New Norfolk Pharmacy, New Norfolk Friendly Care Chemmart, New Town North Hobart Pharmacy, North Hobart Tasman Pharmacy, Nubeena Risdon Vale Pharmacy, Rison Vale Eastlands Priceline Pharmacy, Rosny Park Discount Pharmacy, Sandy Bay Magnet Court Chemmart, Sandy Bay Healthpoint Pharmacy, Snug Chemmart Pharmacy, Sorell Chemist Warehouse, Sorell Sorell Plaza Pharmacy, Sorell South Arm Community Pharmacy, South Arm Capital Chemist, South Hobart Swansea Pharmacy, Swansea Triabunna Pharmacy, Triabunna Warrane Pharmacy, Warrane Amcal Pharmacy, West Hobart
NORTH WEST Bolands Pharmacy, Burnie Pharmacy One, Burnie Wilkinson’s Pharmacy, Burnie Chemmart Pharmacy, Upper Burnie Healthpoint Pharmacy, Burnie King Island Pharmacy, Currie Mersey Pharmacy, East Devonport Coventry’s Pharmacy, Latrobe Penguin Pharmacy, Penguin Turnbull’s Pharmacy, Sheffield Smithton Pharmacy, Smithton Somerset Pharmacy, Somerset Strahan Pharmacy, Strahan Priceline Pharmacy, Ulverstone Peter Thompson’s Pharmacy, Ulverstone Westside Pharmacy, Ulverstone Dixon’s Pharmacy, Wynyard Healthpoint Pharmacy, Wynyard Zeehan Pharmacy, Zeehan
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A guide to inclusive organisations in Tasmania SOUTH:
A Twist Of Lemons Advocacy Tasmania Alice Butler – Personal Trainer Alison Standen Arbonne Independent Consultant Arwen Dyer Bag of Quilting Bronwyn’s Driving Instruction Care Forward City Organics Clarence City Council Colony 47 Convict City Rollers Danu Herbs Ella Haddad MP Emily Parkinson – Registered Psychologist Equal Opportunity Tasmania Eye Am Hair Fiori Florist FRIENDZ LGBTIQ SOCIAL GROUP Glenview Community Services Hairy Legs Cafe Halcyon South Hamlet Hobart Brewing Company Hobart Cat Café Hobart Functions & Conference Centre Hobart North Uniting Church Hobart Out Tennis Inc Holyoake Hospice volunteers South inside Hobart Ironic Party Planning Joyous Celebrations Junction Motel LIMBO Party Lindisfarne Psychology & Wellbeing Centre Locker Room Hobart Mr. Good Guy Bar + Asian Kitchen Moto Vecchia Cafe Mures Tasmania New Town Chiropractic Ogilvie Jennings Lawyers Peppermint Bay Positive Solutions Pulse Youth Health QTAS Arts Queer Sporting Alliance Rainbow Youth Events Hobart RBK Business Services Red Parka Relationships Australia Tasmania 22
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RFT - Destination Wellbeing Sarah Lovell MLC Scots Memorial Uniting Church Sensual Potential SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY State Bookstore State Cinema Stress Free Fast TASCAHRD Tassie Bird and Poultry Supplies Terry White Chemmart Lindisfarne Terry White Chemmart Rosny Park The Art of Tea Bouteaque The Grand Poonah The Hobart Bookshop The Huon Domestic Violence Service The Link Youth Health Service The Page And Cup Thistle Witch Gardening Tranquility Float and Reflexology Hobart Van Diemen Fencing Club Viridi Natural Therapies Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre Wellington Wanderers West Winds Community Centre Wild Calm Therapies Youth Arts & Recreation Centre
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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 Launceston Community Legal Centre Launceston Football Club May Shaw Health Centre National Joblink Launceston Northern Children’s Network Ochre Medical Centre Pinky Community Support Positive Solutions Respect at Work Salveo Healthcare Tamar Visitor Centre The Blue Door Tresca Community Centre YMCA Launceston
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Burnie City Council Connect4Life Dr Claire Jensen HAEL XIII Headspace Devonport Jaylan Electrical Kentish Regional Clinic Inc. Mike Gaffney MLC Patrick Street Clinic Psychology Caffe Sacred Circle Dance Serenity House Victoria Street Clinic Weddings For Everyone Youth, Family & Community Connections
TASMANIA WIDE:
Anglicare Tasmania Australian Unemployed Workers Union Tasmania Baptcare Family and Community Services Tasmania Care2Serve – Carer Gateway 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 Marry Me, Memily Mental Health Council of Tasmania 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 Tasmania Police TasPride TasTAFE Student Support Team Tender Funerals Transgender Tasmania Uniting AgeWell UTAS Ally Network Working It Out
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
ATTITUDE COUNSELLING
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
Attitudecounselling.com Ph 0499 184 088 (Launceston)
Counselling, outreach, case management, support for mental and sexual health, alcohol and drugs (incl NSP), family planning
Diversity inclusive counselling service specialising in sexual and mental wellbeing
HOBART COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICE
WORKING IT OUT
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
SENSUAL POTENTIAL RICHELLE MENZIES
www.workingitout.org.au
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.redthread.org.au Ph 1800 005 900
richelle@sensualpotential.com.au www.sensualpotential.com.au Ph 0408 843 221
Sexologist offering relationship and sexuality education and counselling
FAMILY PLANNING TASMANIA
http://www.fpt.asn.au 421 Main Rd Glenorchy Ph 03 6273 9117 | Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5.00pm 269 Wellington St Launceston Ph 03 6343 4566 | Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5.00pm 1 Pine Ave Burnie Ph 03 6431 7692 (Mon, Wed and Thurs) Contraception and pregnancy counselling, sexual health checks, pap smears, information and referrals.
POSITIVE LIVES TASMANIA Peer-led HIV social group 0478 909 949
To have your service listed in this directory contact TasCAHRD on 03 6234 1242 or Health@tascahrd.org.au Red thread Magazine - Summer 2022
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Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to sexuality. It is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination, and violence.
World Health Organisation
