Thorne Harbour Country

Thorne Harbour Country provides support, counselling, rapid HIV testing, resources and information around LGBTIQ+ wellbeing, HIV, Hepatitis C and sexual health across the Loddon Mallee. Operating out of the Community Hub, Thorne Harbour Country provides a safe place for the LGBTIQ+ community to connect and access information resources and referral services.

Country life can be both rich and rewarding for LGBTIQ+ people, with many communities embracing and celebrating diversity. However, for some LGBTIQ+ people and people living with HIV (PLHIV), rural, regional and remote areas can mean being at higher risk of stigma and discrimination.

Thorne Harbour Country aims to celebrate and support the many communities and community initiatives that embrace and support LGBTIQ+ people and PLHIV whilst also responding to the identified barriers, working towards a more supportive and safe space for all.