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Small town, shared spaces
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Doxy-PEP for STIs
Tricky talk
A love letter to a friend
Contents
Contributors:
Small town, shared spaces
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Jen Wiedman
Doxy-PEP for STIs
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Naomi
Tricky talk
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Embracing change - the final story
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A love letter to a friend
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CONNECT 19 Disclosing HIV status
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NSP outlets & NSP pharmacies
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SIGNPOST 26 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.
Annie
Get these items at TasCAHRD: • Condoms • Lube • HIV self-test kits • Sterile injecting equipment Nigel Mallett House 319 Liverpool Street Hobart Open 9.00am – 5.00pm
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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What happens when you see your therapist out in the wild?
consent. If you've spoken about it clearly beforehand, that might be different and could be more of a green light.
Living in a smaller community has its perks. There's a sense of familiarity, connection and belonging that many people cherish. But it also means our lives naturally overlap. It's not uncommon to bump into your GP at the supermarket, your child's teacher at the beach, or your mental health social worker at the local café. Sometimes those shared spaces are even more niche – at a music gig, a sporting club, Pride event, or within communities centred around alternative lifestyles, the dating scene or kink.
Sometimes, though, seeing your practitioner in a different context can bring up unexpected feelings. They suddenly seem like a "real person" rather than simply your therapist, on a nice armchair, in the safety of a nice room as a secure container, separate to the outside world. You might feel embarrassed, curious, protective, or even unsettled. All of these reactions are completely normal.
For many people, this can feel awkward. "Should I say hello?" "Will they think it's strange?" "What if other people see us talking?"
The short answer? You get to choose. Sorry if it feels like pressure, but yes, it is up to you. Mental health professionals are trained to protect your privacy and confidentiality. In most situations, your therapist will wait for you to make the first move. If you smile or say hello, they'll happily return the greeting. If you walk past without acknowledging them, they'll respect that too. This isn't being unfriendly – it's about ensuring they don't accidentally reveal your therapeutic relationship to anyone you might be with. Especially without prior
The same applies if you belong to a smaller subcommunity. Whether it's the local queer community, an advocacy group, a dance scene, or a kink community, professionals are people too. They have friendships, hobbies, identities and interests outside of their work. Ethical practice doesn't require therapists to avoid living full, authentic lives. Instead, it asks them to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect client confidentiality.
If you do find yourself feeling uncomfortable after an unexpected encounter, consider bringing it into your next session. These moments can often become valuable therapeutic conversations about boundaries, expectations, trust, or even the assumptions we hold about the people who support us. Small towns remind us that we're all human. While our roles may differ depending on the setting, mutual respect remains the same. Whether you exchange a quick wave across the dancefloor, queer art performance or speed dating event, or simply continue as though nothing happened, there's no right or wrong response. Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is allow each other the dignity of being both professional and wonderfully, ordinarily human. Red thread Magazine - Spring 2026
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Doxy-PEP for STIs
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What is Doxy-PEP?
What to keep in mind
Doxy-PEP (short for doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis) means taking 200mg of doxycycline within 72 hours after sex to help stop certain bacterial STIs before they take hold.
Doxy-PEP isn’t a “set and forget” solution. Because it’s an antibiotic, there are some things to think about:
How well does it work? Clinical studies show Doxy-PEP can reduce: •
Syphilis by up to 80%
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Chlamydia by up to 90%
• It’s less effective for gonorrhoea, as that infection is already showing more antibiotic resistance.
Who’s it for? Right now, Doxy-PEP is mainly recommended for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) — especially if you’ve had a recent STI, or are planning a higher-risk time, like a big festival or travel period.
• Anti-microbial resistan (AMR) – bacteria can adapt and become harder to treat. • Gut health – doxycycline can affect your “good” bacteria. • That’s why experts recommend using Doxy-PEP for short periods (around 3–6 months) and checking in with your clinician regularly.
Stay on top of testing Even if you’re using Doxy-PEP, regular STI testing every 3 months is still key. Keep using your other prevention tools too — like condoms and PrEP.
Talk about it Doxy-PEP can be a useful option for some, but it’s not for everyone. The best way to know if it fits your life is to chat with your doctor, sexual health clinic, or TasCAHRD. Source: ASHM Red thread Magazine - Spring 2026
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By a Tasmanian parent
Tricky talk
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There’s a saying I’ve heard in recent years: “If you can’t talk about sex, you probably shouldn’t be having it.” To put it bluntly, none of us would be here without it! Yet for something so fundamental to life, talking about sex makes most of us feel awkward. Many of us grew up learning that sexual health is a topic to avoid—a cultural attitude passed down for generations. Others may have had bad experiences, giving even more reason to skip the topic. But avoiding sexual health talks doesn't protect us. It only continues the stigma and means we miss an important part of our overall health care. How can we make sex talk less tricky? Let’s start at the very beginning: what children are taught and who teaches them. Children learn about “the birds and the bees” from many places—parents, carers, schools, siblings, friends, books, and the internet. As their closest caregivers, parents and carers play a huge role in shaping attitudes and knowledge. Sexual health deserves the same matter-of-fact care as the rest of our bodies. We wouldn't hesitate to tell a doctor if our knee hurt, and our private parts shouldn't be any different. Teaching children the correct anatomical names for their private body parts from a young age is a great start. It removes embarrassment and empowers them to ask questions, explain symptoms, or report changes. Crucially, research shows that using proper terms is a vital step in keeping children safe from sexual abuse. What about learning at school? Australia’s national curriculum includes sex education within Health and Physical Education, but recent surveys show many teens feel it falls short. A common gap occurs when parents assume schools cover everything, while schools assume parents have it handled. Furthermore, sex education delivery
varies greatly across public, Catholic, and independent schools. When young people don't get reliable information from home or school, they turn to the internet. This can expose them to inappropriate material, misleading facts, or predatory spaces. Without clear guidance, they are left ill-equipped to navigate relationships and safety. Fortunately, research shows that strong school programs actually encourage better, more open conversations at home.
Tips and resources You don’t need to have all the answers—you just need to know where to look: • Raising Children Network: Offers clear, step-by-step guides for talking with children and teenagers about sex (raisingchildren.net.au). • Utilise Books: Reading together works well for young kids (e.g., Everyone’s Got a Bottom by Tess Rowley). For teens, offering books they can read privately (e.g., Welcome to Sex by Dr. Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes) keeps the conversation going without putting them on the spot. • Local Support: Family Planning Tasmania (fpt.org.au) provides trusted, confidential advice and clinical services tailored to our local community.
We’ve come a long way with having these discussions in Australia, but there is still progress to make together. There is no perfect script for these chats; at its core, it is simply about building trust, creating safety, and removing shame. If this article has raised any concerns or caused distress, support is available via the Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) on 1800 697 877. Red thread Magazine - Spring 2026
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Embracing change
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COVID struck our country in 2020. Nesha and Alex had moved back to Victoria one year earlier, the most locked down state in Australia’s history, affecting a whole nation. Moving in and around Victoria was tight with a restriction of a 5 km radius and/or permits. Their transitioning came to a halt. Alex’s future transitioning possibilities and Nesha’s continuation literally stopped in March 2020. Never one just to sit around, Nesha opened a plant shop, revisited her previous role as a bar tender and became the main chef at the pub. The plant shop had a stylish flair selling old TVs, fridge’s, stoves, clothes and antique furniture and of course selling plants. Alex also worked at the pub and with his usual elegance became an assistant pastry chef in the local bakery. For a number of years, they had been looking at a block of land online in Tassie. Finally with Nesha’s insistence they came over for a peek, whilst working in regional Victoria. Alex’s stipulation for a home was very clear – and that was a big NO to an unserviced block of land. His demands disappeared when they came face to face with the unserviced, rural block. It was love at first sight and to enable them to move on with their lives they sold two properties, one in Victoria and one in Tasmania. They moved back to Tasmania in 2023.
Nesha recommenced transition in Feb 2025 and Alex a month later. To describe the change in their wellbeing is an understatement. After over 50 years of experience in the health field, nothing really surprises me anymore. But the day Nesha and Alex bounced into Taschard I was overjoyed. To recognise, finally, total happiness in their eyes was awesome. It took my breath away.
Nesha says she always felt she was gay but did not necessarily consider herself gay. She had previously described herself like this to conform to society’s needs. In simple terms she regarded herself as a woman trapped in a man’s body. Alex is transgender and pansexual and sometimes enjoys being masculine and sometimes enjoys being feminine. They have not completed their journey. Far from it. Alex is complex, and Nesha’s demeanour is changing every day. The tiny caravan has now turned into bush shack with a fire, kitchen and lounge. The little hut is full of beautiful, hand crafted, homemade wooden furniture.
The block had no running water, no house, no electricity with a tiny 13-foot caravan to house them and 3 cats Steve, Missy and Sheryl. On the outside their lives seemed angelic, however on the inside they were both suffering gender dysphoria, causing massive mental anguish. Nesha was often in tears, not knowing who she was and how she fitted in. Alex, always the quieter one, kept his sadness to himself.
Nesha is writing her life story. It is traumatic and cruel. She could not write this book without Alex by her side.
They had found the place of their dreams; however, their mental health was spiralling.
They have been together 34 years.
I met Nesha and Alex at their lowest. Alex looked terrible and Nesha was miserable. They were not caring for themselves or each other at this time. But as luck would have it, they found two compassionate doctors specialising in HIV and transgender care. One at Clinic 60 and the other at a general practice.
For them it’s like a switch has been flicked. The transition did not occur overnight. It has been terrifying at times. And it wasn’t until a couple of months ago they stopped feeling like freaks. Why did it take so long. It is almost like society has finally given them permission to be who they want to be. Red thread Magazine - Spring 2026
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by Anonymous
A love letter to a friend
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A Love Letter to A Friend. The first time I met Tina was in my first job in Tassie in 2023. My first impression was she’s a nice small-town girl, who doesn’t talk much, but is very kind and sweet. Fast forward a couple of months during a work party and I reckon she was a bit tipsy then. She told everyone I was her best friend, and from then on, one of the most beautiful forms of love was born. I lived in Melbourne for a while before moving down to Hobart. I was going through a very difficult time of my life, and I just wanted to escape from everyone and everything that I knew. Being a friend with Tina played an important role in my healing journey and find myself back again. I keep thinking back to that work party on that cold September night YEAR? Which might have been the pivotal moment for my life towards healing.
Since knowing Tina, I’ve learnt to be more patient, calmer, and content. She has taught me by her actions and the way she treats others. She taught me Aussie’s slang, and she taught me how to pronounce the word ‘cement’. Tina makes me feel at home in Hobart and she allows me to be my authentic self, whenever I’m with her.
We love going to Shammies for a drink, support QT Cabaret, and love going to shows (Sorry ballet lovers, we tried and it’s not for us)! I strongly believe everyone needs a friend like Tina, and if the world has more Tinas, the world will know peace and love. Coming back to my point of this story. I think platonic love is very sacred, sometimes maybe more than romantic love. In this case, two strangers from completely different cultures and backgrounds chose to be in each other’s company with no other motive, other than to be able to love, respect, trust and share their life together. We need friends as a human, and adult friendship is very hard to come by, especially if you’re not locally born and bred.
I know it’s very scary, but maybe if we gather some small courage and take the first step to ask that friend crush who we have all been thinking of, to go for a run, or eat apple pie; it might just change your life in a way you’d never expected. Finally, to my beloved Tina. There’s only so many words I can write about you here, but my love and respect for you goes far, far beyond. I’d love to take you to see the Quokkas one day, and I’m very keen for our future trips and plans together. You’re a pillar that ground me here in Tassie and I wouldn’t love Tassie as much without you. I am beyond grateful to have you as my friend. Thank you for your love, trust, support, and most importantly, for always being there for me through thick and thin.
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HIV testing just got easier. Want to test for HIV but don't want to make an appointment? There's now another option in Tasmania. Getting an HIV test should be easy, private and available when you need it. But getting to a sexual health service isn't always simple. You might not have access to Medicare, be worried about privacy or being judged, have difficulty getting to a service, or simply have a busy schedule. That's where CONNECT comes in.
CONNECT is a federally funded project providing free HIV self-test kits through vending machines. It aims to make testing more accessible for people who can face barriers to traditional testing, including international students and people who cannot access Medicare.
It's also important to understand the window period. Testing can only give a reliable result after your body has had time to react to the virus. Depending on your immune system, this can take 6 to 12 weeks. This time is called the window period. You may still be able transmit the infection to others even if you don’t feel sick or are waiting for a test result. It is important to note that these are screening tests only, and you will need to organise a follow-up blood test through your GP or sexual health service to confirm the result.
Want a free HIV self-test kit? Find out more at CONNECT.
CONNECT has now arrived in Tasmania, with the first Tasmanian vending machine available at the TUSA building at the University of Tasmania campus.
How does it work? Answer a few questions online and provide your mobile number. You'll receive a code by SMS. Take the code to a CONNECT vending machine, scan the QR code or enter the machine code, and your free HIV self-test kit will be dispensed. You can take the kit with you and test somewhere private, at a time that works for you.
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Ten years ago, Tasmania changed the rules around HIV disclosure. For many years, people living with HIV in Tasmania were required by law to tell a sexual partner about their HIV status before having sex, or tell someone they shared injecting equipment with. In 2015, Tasmania repealed the HIV/AIDS Preventive Measures Act 1993. This removed the specific HIV disclosure requirement.
Under current Tasmanian law, there is no specific requirement for a person living with HIV to disclose their status before sex. However, people who know they have a notifiable disease still have a legal responsibility to take reasonable steps to prevent transmission and must not knowingly or recklessly put another person at risk.
U=U has helped change the way we understand HIV. It means people living with HIV can have healthy relationships and sex without fear of passing HIV on when they maintain an undetectable viral load. Today, HIV prevention is about using the tools that work: testing, treatment, condoms and PrEP.
Disclosure is a personal choice. It should not be the main tool we rely on to prevent HIV. We can prevent HIV by making sure people have access to testing, treatment, PrEP, condoms and the information they need to make choices that work for them.
A lot has also changed in HIV treatment and prevention. Antiretroviral treatment (ART) can reduce HIV in the body to an undetectable level. When a person takes their treatment as prescribed and maintains an undetectable viral load, they cannot transmit HIV through sex. This is known as U=U — Undetectable equals Untransmittable.
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Happiness Is Vital and so is your health
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HIV testing doesn’t have to be a big deal. In fact, sometimes the easiest way to start a conversation about HIV is to make it feel completely normal. That’s the idea behind TasCAHRD’s Happiness Is Vital: And so is your health campaign, running across October, November and December.
You might spot the campaign at TasCAHRD’s Hobart Needle and Syringe Program, where people can pick up a discreet yellow envelope marked only with a red smiley face. Inside is practical information about HIV, including early symptoms, ways HIV can be passed on, PrEP and PEP, and how to get tested. There are also condoms, lube and a few lollies. The packs are designed for anyone and everyone – not just people who think HIV is relevant to them. And that’s the point.
When HIV information is presented as something everyone can pick up, it can make conversations easier. People who might otherwise say, “I don’t need to know about that,” may be happy to take an envelope because it looks useful, friendly and completely non-judgemental. It also means the information can travel. You can take a pack for yourself, give one to a friend, or simply keep the information somewhere you might need it later.
The campaign is about making HIV testing and prevention part of ordinary sexual health – something we can talk about without assumptions, awkwardness or needing to explain why we're interested. So if you see a yellow envelope with a red smiley face this spring, take one.
There might be something inside that’s useful for you – or someone you know.
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NSP OUTLETS & PRIMARY Northwest Youth, Family and Community Connection 62 Stewart Street Devonport Anglicare 51 Wilmot Street Burnie
The Link Youth Health Service (Under 26 only) 57 Liverpool Street Hobart Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre 56 Patrick Street Hobart
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Geeveston Community Centre 9b School Road Geeveston
Bridgewater Community Centre 6 Bowden Drive Bridgewater
Gagebrook Community Centre 191 Lamprill Circuit Gagebrook
Anglicare 436 Main Road Glenorchy
Bridge Treatment and Recovery Services 63-83 Creek Road New Town
Tasmanian Council on Aids, Hepatitis and Related Diseases 319 Liverpool Street Hobart
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Clarence Integrated Care Centre 18-22 Bayfield Street Rosny
Cape Barren Community Health Centre 5 Everett Court Cape Barren Island
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Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre James Street Flinders Island
Anglicare Launceston 118 Elizabeth Street
Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Inc 16 West Street Lady Barron
SECONDARY
Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre 182 Charles Street Launceston
Northwest
Ravenswood Community Health Centre 39-41 Lambert Street Ravenswood
Burnie Community House 24 Wiseman Street Burnie
St Helens District Hospital 10 Annie Street St Helens
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
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VENDING MACHINES Northwest 40-48 Best Street, Devonport – Ground level, Multi-level carpark North Youngtown Pharmacy 369 Hobart Road Youngtown These NSP locations have been reproduced from the Department of Health webpage.
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 Advantage 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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World AIDS Day st December 1 , 2026. Stop Stigma. Start Respect.
TasCAHRD receives funding from the Crown, through the Department of Health to provide our core programs.