06 08 22 Brad's story Relishing in our recognition Kink corner 12 Indulging the ego ISSUE 49 SPRING 2023 In this issue:
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By Brad
Brad's Story
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My story is not an easy story to tell
It’s none of those, so this is my story…
I have lived with the knowledge of one day sharing my experience. In fact, for 15 years. Every day for 15 years, I am reminded of my diagnosis. HIV has changed my life in ways I never would have imagined. Every night, for 15 years, I take my pill (a very harsh pill.) A hard pill to swallow…
When I was diagnosed, I spun out into another world. I walked out of a Specialist Clinic, cars whizzed by, and pedestrians nonchalantly walked along the footpath, blissfully unaware of my state of mind. I was watching from afar. It was like a movie, and I wasn’t in it. The experts tell me this is shock.
I remember the night I became HIV positive. I had been tested three times, once before this relationship, and twice within the prescribed window periods, during the relationship. I was negative. We always used condoms.
This particular night, I was deceived. I’m not sure why I didn’t go to a hospital and take that ‘special pill’, which was available at the time. I decided it was all in my imagination. So, I thought…
What I want to say here is: Always trust your gut feelings.
For 6 years I kept this secret under wraps with my doctor. It has been tough and still is. Speaking out is not something I am good at, as I am a shy person. However, if this story can help just one person, this will make me happy.
Times have changed. We have PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) now, so relying on condoms as the only form of protection doesn’t carry with it the same anxiety we once experienced.
Right now, telling you this story, I am back walking down that footpath, after leaving the Specialist Clinic.
Every few weeks I visit my therapist who helps me to identify stressors in my life. I’ll be talking with my therapist about this story, as understandably this has triggered my emotions.
But wait, there is a good side to my story. You become aware of your body’s needs. What’s good for you. What’s healthy. I now take care of all aspects of my life, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
It might seem like this diagnosis is the end of the world, but today our society has good medications, with knowledgeable Health Professionals and organisations.
What I am saying is there are places to go, and they will not judge you.
Hope this story has helped.
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I have asked myself why I want to explain my past to you? Is it to educate, so you won’t make the same mistakes as I have? Will it make me feel better? Maybe if I was an Academic, this story would contain big, flash words and be riveting for you all to read.
By Samuel Watchman
Relishing in our recognition
Inclusion of the letter A
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The inclusion of the ‘A’ into the Tasmanian LGBTIQA+ acronym is a historic moment for asexual, aromantic and agender communities across Australia, marking a shift toward, and subsequent dedication to, greater inclusivity for gender and sexuality diverse people.
After months of advocating for the Tasmanian Government to expand the acronym and, by extension, recognise the ongoing mistreatment of asexual, aromantic and agender people in Tasmania, I am incredibly proud to live in a state where the identities and experiences of asexual, aromantic and agender people are acknowledged.
Up until now, the existence of asexual, aromantic and agender people has largely gone unnoticed, both due to the lack of educational awareness for asexuality, aromanticism and agenderism, as well as the interplay of normative ideas around acceptable sexual/ romantic behaviours and gender identities. This created an environment in which asexual, aromantic and agender people were unable to come out without people questioning the validity of their identities and experiences.
However, with the visibility and representation that is afforded with inclusion in the LGBTIQA+ acronym, the identities and experiences of asexual, aromantic and agender people are, and will forever be, recognised.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that the discrimination experienced by asexual, aromantic and agender people in everyday life will disappear, but, rather, that the identities and experiences of asexual, aromantic and agender people can never be invalidated by others.
I sincerely hope that, with this recent success, the asexual, aromantic and agender communities feel seen, heard and validated. Moreover, as an asexual, aromantic and agender person who was responsible for informing this change, I hope that other asexual, aromantic and agender people are able to realise that they can create meaningful change in the lives of all gender and sexuality diverse people, no matter who they are.
In relishing in our recent inclusion into the Tasmanian LGBTIQA+ acronym, I can say with full confidence that the futures of the asexual, aromantic and agender communities shine bright. For the first time, we are officially recognised by a state government, and, with that recognition, we will now be considered in broader policies for the LGBTIQA+ community.
However, if we are to maintain this momentum and secure an inclusive future for all asexual, aromantic and agender people, we must advocate for further change and support our fellow asexual, aromantic and agender siblings, now and forever.
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Dyke Bait Zine is a lesbian run zine based in Tasmania. We are currently creating the second volume of the zine on the lesbian experience!
Femme, stem, butch, dyke, any and all lesbian voices are wanted!
Around 15-20 pieces will be included in this issue, and essays, short stories, poems, visual art, photography, interviews and memoirs are all accepted. Dyke Bait Zine is about spreading lesbian voices and we want to hear from you!
Tell us and show us what it means to be a lesbian for you!
@dykebaitzines
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By Susannah Mannie
Crushes in media: 2000s vs today
Growing up in the 2000’s, people my age were boy crazy, obsessed with the newest boy band or who was Team Edward vs Team Jacob. Media pushed love triangles, hell, even Disney channel pushed the Demi and Selena vs Miley drama that lasted for what seemed like months, years in my ten-year-old brain.
I grew up not relating to those around me: sure, I was obsessed with One Direction, but I didn’t think any of the members were attractive. I never found the boys, men in media attractive. I did, however, find a lot of the women attractive. Hayley Graham (Missy Peregrym) from Stick It and Milly Pantone (Eliza Dushku) from Bring It On: All or Nothing were my absolute biggest girl crushes. Growing up the only lesbian in media I knew was Ellen DeGeneres (and she turned out to be such a shitty person). I had no one that looked like me; when I saw people in media, being gay was a bad thing. If I even seemed like I wasn’t straight I was called a dyke, a queer, carpet muncher, horrendous names because of why? Because I didn’t fit into societal norms. Being a part of the LGBTQI+ community is so much more broadly accepted these days.
Now in 2023, kids growing up have so many people they can have crushes on, of all different sexualities and gender expressions. I can easily find characters that are lesbians, I no longer have to have headcanons on who I think could be gay or bisexual. Now, characters are out, proudly. Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan) is a lesbian in the show Derry Girls. Poussey Washington (Samira Wiley) from Orange is the New Black, in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic season nine, Aunt Holiday and Auntie Lofty are two lesbian ponies raising Scootaloo. Singers, actresses, authors are out and proud. Normal people, teachers, parents, the person who delivers your mail all could be a part of the LGBTQI+ community and you would never know.
I believe the reason that this has changed is because there is a lot more acceptance around the queer community in general, we see more representation in the media and in our day to day lives.
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Children nowadays have so much queer representation, and I am so happy. I hope that kids growing up can see someone like them, someone I didn’t have.
By Jen Wiedman
Indulging the ego?
Hedonism
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Hedonism comes in different forms, and not all interpretations solely emphasize ego-driven indulgence. There are both egoistic and altruistic approaches within hedonism. Let's explore this further:
1. Egoistic Hedonism: This version of hedonism does tend to lean toward indulgence of the ego. It prioritizes individual pleasure and gratification above all else, often at the expense of long-term wellbeing or the wellbeing of others. In this view, pleasure-seeking can become a self-centered pursuit that may lead to excessive and unsustainable behaviours.
2. Altruistic Hedonism: Contrary to the egoistic version, altruistic hedonism suggests that seeking pleasure can also involve promoting the well-being of others. This perspective emphasizes that one's own happiness is interconnected with the happiness of others. Acts of kindness, empathy, and contributing to the greater good can be sources of pleasure and fulfillment. Altruistic hedonism considers the impact of one's actions on both personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of the community.
It's worth noting that the concept of hedonism has been debated for centuries, and various philosophers have offered their own interpretations and critiques. Some argue that pursuing pleasure in a balanced and thoughtful manner can lead to a fulfilling life, while others caution against the potential pitfalls of unchecked hedonism.
In the context of mental health and understanding human behaviour, it's important to recognize that individuals are complex, and their motivations can be influenced by a variety of factors, including cultural, societal, and personal influences (some known and some unknown to the person). While some may engage in hedonistic behaviours for ego-driven reasons, others might seek pleasure as a means of self-care, stress relief, or emotional wellbeing and regulation.
Ultimately, whether hedonism is seen as an indulgence of the ego, or a legitimate pursuit of happiness, depends on the intentions, values, and actions of the individual in question. An inclusive and non-judgmental perspective acknowledges the diversity of human experiences and motivations, encouraging open dialogue and understanding. After all, don’t we all just want to be seen and accepted for who we are? In order to do that, we must first witness and accept ourselves.
Where are your hedonistic outlets and what is their story?
Reach out if you need to:
www.wildcalmtherapies.com.au
By Jen Wiedman, Mental Health Social Worker, Wild Calm Therapies
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Hedonism, the philosophy that places pleasure and happiness as the ultimate goals in life, can sometimes be perceived as an indulgence of the ego due to its focus on personal gratification. However, it's important to approach this topic with a nuanced perspective.
Is it okay I miss you?
By Lil
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For a very long time, I have been somewhat of a 'preacher' to the residential recovery experience.
here that I did need residential recovery to stop my destructive alcohol and drug use.
However, am I going too far when I say it saved my life? And at what cost to me and my own self-identity? Why was recovery the hardest thing I've ever done? Why did recovery have to be so painful? Why do I still look back at who I was pre-recovery as though that part of me and my life were 'bad,' and now am I 'good'?
I have, for a long time, been acutely aware of an undercurrent, a “vibe” of what I have now learned is 'toxic positivity'—something I always felt in the residential recovery space but didn't have the words or understanding to articulate. The constant struggle to believe that life is better without drugs and once you can learn to live with, accept reality, face your pain and suffer through it your life will improve. A totally flawed ideology for a human who has suffered trauma often so horrific that without the creative adjustment of drug use simply wouldn’t have endured. Why can’t we just say it? Drugs saved me.
This of course didn’t fit into the positive narrative of recovery and for some reason I got really good at faking it, when in reality I was suffering more than I ever have. I got really good at making the recovery journey 'seem so easy'? I was confronted with my peers' saying things like 'it's easy for you,' and I carried what I can now name up as “resilience resentment”. Was it that I was just a great actress? Was I exceptionally good at buying into the 'toxic positivity' agenda? Pushing down all my real feelings and emotions and steamrolling them with this toxic 'positive narrative.' Pushing through and remaining resilient when all I
really wanted to do was scream, cry, and snap syringes, so angry at a Fucking white powder for making me love and miss it so much!
I needed to talk about all the times that I had trauma, and my best friend (favorite drug) was cocaine, how it made the world sparkle! The times when my drug made the days move quicker, and the distance from my trauma was longer, and moving away from it accelerated. All of these memories and experiences weren't allowed to be shared in the recovery space. I wasn’t allowed to speak of the times my drug use saved me. The times when without it I simply wouldn’t have survived my trauma wounds. Sharing these memories was seen as 'drug positive,' and frankly, reflecting on this, they would have been so much easier to let go of if they had been openly shared. I have come to understand this after my recovery experience and am now working as a lived experience advocate.
So, to share some profound (albeit obvious to the drug-using community) insight, it's really just sharing experiences of drug use through the third person that empowers us. Learning through others' experiences in drug use is the most powerful tool we have in recovery and out of recovery. Trauma triggering enables us to work through our own attachments and mechanisms. I've suddenly come to understand that the very thing that is shut down in the recovery space is the very thing that heals. It's all the quiet secret conversations we have with each other and with ourselves. It's all the internal conversations we have when we are missing our drug of choice and saying goodbye to it.
Telling it we miss it and thanking it for saving us.
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I have spoken many times and on many platforms about how residential recovery saved my life. Now, as I find my way into the world of advocacy, harm reduction, and narcofeminism, I have come to view my own journey from a new and somewhat challenging perspective. I will declare
LGBTIQA+ Refugees
Forcibly Displaced People’s Network Australia (FDPN) is reaching out to you with an urgent opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of LGBTIQ+ individuals whose Permanent Protection Visas have been approved and are waiting for community groups to be able to build their life in Australia.
By Alex from FDPN
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Context
LGBTIQ+ individuals worldwide face persecution and discrimination based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. Less than 1% of all refugees will ever be resettled. The average wait time for resettlement is 17 years or more, leaving them in constant danger in their home country or a third country. The situation is even worse for LGBTIQ+ refugees as it is extremely unsafe to wait for resettlement and very unlikely for protection to be granted.
Call for action
There is an unprecedented window of opportunity to be able to support LGBTIQ+ refugees to resettle in Australia through a Federal community sponsorship program. To put it simply, we are looking for groups of 5 queer people or strong allies willing to help.
We are launching a campaign to raise awareness and mobilize support for sponsoring LGBTIQ+ refugees who have already been approved for permanent protection visas and need to be linked to community groups willing to support them to settle in Australia. We need your help to ensure these individuals can escape the dangers they face and find a safe home in Australia.
We ask for your assistance in sharing this incredible opportunity within your organization and networks. By joining forces, we can amplify our message and encourage others to step forward and become sponsors for LGBTIQ+ refugees.
contact us at Community.sponsorship@fdpn. org.au. We urge you to share this message widely, leveraging your community or organisation's communication channels and networks. Register for next information session https://bit.ly/IS_FDPN
3. Encourage people at your community or organisation to join an information session: Consider getting your community/network/ organisation to host an information session. This session will present the program in detail and address questions and concerns.
4. Support a local Group – help with fundraising or donate useful items.
There are many ways in which your community or organization can support a group. Reach out to community.sponsorship@fdpn. org.au to arrange a meeting.
5. Collaborate:
If your community or organization has upcoming events, conferences, or networking opportunities, we would greatly appreciate the chance to collaborate and share our message. Your support will not only provide practical assistance but will also contribute to building a more inclusive and welcoming society, where all individuals can find safety, acceptance, and a chance to thrive.
If you are interested in partnering with us or have any questions regarding the program, please don't hesitate to reach out via the email above.
Here's how you can contribute:
1. Create a group of 5 and start the process! Let us know when you have a group or if you need a hand finding others: bit.ly/EOI_CRISP
2. Share the information:
FDPN social media is the place to find posters with our information sessions. People interested to form a group or support this project can
FDPN is partnering with Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA) to train and support community groups who are interested in sponsoring an LGBTIQ+ refugee or an LGBTIQ+ couple.
Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most.
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We have a chance to bring LGBTIQ+ refugees to safety now.
Caring for our carers
One in six Tasmanians are carers. This means more than 80,000 Tasmanians care for a family member or friend with disability, mental ill health, chronic or life-limiting illness, alcohol or other drug dependence, or who are frail and aged.
By Care2Serve
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Care2Serve, the Tasmanian provider of the Australian Government funded Carer Gateway program, is the single contact point for Tasmanian carers who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend. Care2Serve is inclusive and provides a safe space to talk about needs.
Care2Serve helps carers navigate the maze of supports, build connections with other carers, get help at home, get support to take a break, speak confidentially to a counsellor, or work through caring challenges with a coach, all for FREE.
Rainbow Tick for Tasmania’s Care2Serve
Care2Serve, the service arm of Carers Tasmania, has become the second organisation in Tasmania to be accredited with the prestigious Rainbow Tick. This Tick recognises that the organisation fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and provides a safe and inclusive experience for LGBTIQA+ carers.
If you are a carer or know someone who is, scan the QR code or visit www.carergateway.com.au or call 1800 422 737 (press 1 at the menu) for more information.
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Being a carer can be rewarding but can also be stressful and isolating. LGBTIQA+ carers often face additional barriers when accessing support, further affecting health and wellbeing.
Care2Serve provides an inclusive and safe space for our LGBTIQA+ carers to get support
By Pup Kermit
Kink corner
We all have the things that make us turned on, like leather, latex, hot wax or pup play just to name a few, but just ‘cause one person isn’t into it doesn’t make it a gross or wrong thing. In the spring edition of Kink Corner, I’ll be going over the “kink shame” many of us go through when we start to be open about our kinky selves.
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When I first started getting into pup play and being honest with those I cared about that I was a pup, I often used Pup Amp from Watts the Safeword as a way to educate friends who were interested, by showing them specific episodes from their podcast, or a video from their Youtube channel (both called Watts the Safeword). In my case, my friends eventually came to understand my kink but that will not always be the case and if that happens then you find your people.
The kink shame part of this article is honestly about if no one understands you for your kink, they’re not open to learning and happy to judge you for it. There is a world of people who are part of a community here to welcome you with open arms. Us pups in particular have wonderful communities that hold regular events and have regular chats, but it’s still very much underground due to the stigma we face because of our kink.
If you’re itching for that community start by following kinky people you look up to, and message them: us kinky folk are happy to have a chat and guide you to reliable resources, as well as introduce you to people and events that may spark your interest. Your people are out there!
FRESH TIPS for spring
As spring hits us, so does a peak in the number of sexual behaviours, especially cruising or heading to sex-on-site premises, so here are my hot tips for entering these spaces.
• Always get consent.
• Always use some form of protection.
• Know your status and get tested every 3-6 months (if you’re regularly sexually active).
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Most of the time people will kink shame due to not understanding why we enjoy these types of kinks. A good way to try and deal with this is to educate the person on your kink if you feel comfortable enough or even send some articles or podcasts on the topic and general kink to get them comfortable with the idea. For example, my main kink is pup play.
NSP OUTLETS &
PRIMARY
Northwest
Youth, Family and Community Connection
62 Stewart Street Devonport
Anglicare 51 Wilmot Street Burnie
South
Bridgewater Community Centre
6 Bowden Drive Bridgewater
Anglicare 436 Main Road Glenorchy
Anglicare 159 Collins Street Hobart
Clarence Integrated Care Centre
18-22 Bayfield Street Rosny
North
Salvation Army
111 Elizabeth Street Launceston
SECONDARY
Northwest
Burnie Community House
24 Wiseman Street Burnie
North West Regional Hospital
23 Brickport Road Burnie
King Island District Hospital and Health Centre
35 Edwards Street Currie
Devonport Community Health Centre
23 Steele Street Devonport
Rosebery Community Hospital Hospital Road
Rosebery
Smithton District Hospital
74 Brittons Road Smithton
Wyndarra Centre Inc.
43 Smith Street Smithton
West Coast District Hospital
60-64 Orr Street Queenstown
South
The Link Youth Health Service
57 Liverpool Street Hobart
Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre
56 Patrick Street Hobart
Gagebrook Community Centre
191 Lamprill Circuit Gagebrook
Tasmanian Council on Aids, Hepatitis and Related Diseases 319 Liverpool Street Hobart
North
Cape Barren Community Health Centre
5 Everett Court Cape Barren Island
Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre James Street Flinders Island
Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Inc
16 West Street Lady Barron
Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre 182 Charles Street Launceston
Ravenswood Community Health Centre
39-41 Lambert Street Ravenswood
St Helens District Hospital
10 Annie Street St Helens
VENDING MACHINES
Northwest
40-48 Best Street, Devonport –Ground level, Multi-level carpark
North
Invermay Local Post Office
52 Invermay Road Invermay
Salvation Army
111 Elizabeth Street Launceston
Youngtown Pharmacy
369 Hobart Road Youngtown
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NSP locations have been reproduced from the Department of Health webpage.
NSP PHARMACIES
NORTH WEST
Healthpoint Pharmacy Burnie
Pharmacy 4 Less Burnie
Upper Burnie Alliance Pharmacy
King Island Pharmacy
Terry White Chemmart – Valley Road
Mersey Pharmacy
Terry White Chemmart Latrobe
Advantage Pharmacy Penguin
Railton Pharmacy
Turnbull's Pharmacy
Guardian Pharmacy Smithton
Somerset Pharmacy
Priceline Pharmacy Ulverstone
Peter Thompson's Pharmacy
Westside Pharmacy
Dixon's Pharmacy
Healthpoint Pharmacy
Yolla Community Pharmacy
Zeehan Pharmacy
NORTHWEST
Tamar Pharmacy
Bicheno Pharmacy
Bridport Pharmacy
Deloraine Amcal Pharmacy
Deloraine Guardian Pharmacy
Your Pharmacy
George Town Pharmacy
Epic Pharmacy Kings Meadows
Priceline Pharmacy Launceston
Terry White Chemmart Health Hub
Hatton and Laws Pharmacy Launceston
Terry White Chemmart Launceston
Longford Discount Pharmacy
Terry White Chemmart
Terry White Chemmart Newstead
Perth Pharmacy
Ravenswood Discount Pharmacy
Riverside Pharmacy
Galloway's Pharmacy
St Helens Pharmacy
St Marys Pharmacy
Westbury Pharmacy
Youngtown Pharmacy
SOUTH
Bellerive Quay Pharmacy
Rhys Jones Pharmacy
Central Highlands Pharmacy
Priceline Pharmacy Bridgewater
Brighton Pharmacy
Chigwell Pharmacy
Claremont Discount Pharmacy
Derwent Park Pharmacy
Terry White Chemmart Dodges Ferry
Geeveston Pharmacy
Elizabeth Hope Priceline Pharmacy
Guardian Pharmacy Glenorchy Central
Priceline Pharmacy Hobart
Your Hobart Chemist
Davey Street Discount Pharmacy
Shoreline Amcal Pharmacy
Rosetta Pharmacy
Wentworth Pharmacy
Huonville Pharmacy
Priceline Pharmacy Kingston
Chemist Outlet – Kingston
Terry White Chemist Kingston
Kingborough Medical Centre Pharmacy
Lauderdale Pharmacy
Lenah Valley Amcal Pharmacy
Lindisfarne Village Chemmart
Rosetta Pharmacy
Chemist Warehouse Moonah
New Norfolk Amcal Community Pharmacy
Guardian New Norfolk Pharmacy
Epic Pharmacy New Town
Friendly Care Chemmart New Town
North Hobart Amcal Pharmacy
Tasman Pharmacy
Oatlands Pharmacy
Risdon Vale Pharmacy
Chemist Warehouse Rosny
Terry White Rosny Park
Rhys Jones Pharmacy
Magnet Court Chemmart – Terry White
Healthpoint Pharmacy Snug
Chemmart Sorell
Chemist Warehouse Sorell
Sorell Plaza Pharmacy
South Hobart Capital Chemist
Swansea Pharmacy
Triabunna Pharmacy
Warrane Pharmacy
West Hobart Amcal Pharmacy
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SIGNPOST A guide to inclusive organisations in Tasmania
Care Forward
Carers Tasmania Ltd
City Organics
Clarence City Council
Clarence Doorways
Cloddy IT
Colony 47
Convict City Rollers
CVGT Hobart
Danu Herbs
Dianne Ainslie NDIS Support Worker
Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre
Ella Haddad MP
Emily Parkinson – Registered Psychologist
Equal Opportunity Tasmania
Eye Am Hair
Family Planning Tasmania
Fiori Florist
Flourish Mental Health Action in our Hands Inc
FRIENDZ LGBTIQ SOCIAL GROUP
Glenview Community Services
Goodbyes Hobart
Hairy Legs Cafe
Halcyon South
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
Kingborough Council
Knights of the Shed
LIMBO Party
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
RBK Business Services
Red Parka
Relationships Australia Tasmania
A Tasmanian Lifeline
Tassie Bird and Poultry Supplies
Tempo Therapy & Consulting
Terry White Chemmart Lindisfarne
Terry White Chemmart Rosny Park
The Art of Tea Bouteaque
The Grand Poobah
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 Moonah Neighbourhood Centre
West Winds Community Centre
Wild Calm Therapies
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
Launceston Community Legal Centre
Launceston Football Club
Launceston Head to Health
Lumera Eco Chalets
Marion Thomas Counselling
May Shaw Health Centre
Medea Park Residential Care
Mowbray Medical
National Joblink Launceston
Northern Children’s Network
Ochre Medical Centre
Pinky Community Support
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
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
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
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SERVICES DIRECTORY
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TASMANIA
https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au
Ph 1300 305 062
The office of the anti-discrimination commissioner
SCARLET ALLIANCE TASMANIAN SEX WORKER OUTREACH PROJECT
outreachtas@scarletalliance.org.au
Ph 0451 835 897
www.scarletalliance.org.au
TASPRIDE
www.taspride.com
Celebrating and uniting the Tasmanian LGBTIQQ community
WORKING IT OUT
www.workingitout.org.au
Sexuality and gender support and counselling
SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICE
http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/sexualhealth
Toll Free: 1800 675 859
Clinic 60 – 60 Collins St Hobart
Ph 03 6166 2672
Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
Clinic 34 – 34 Howick St Launceston
Ph 03 6777 1371
Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
Devonport – Ph 03 6777 1371 by appointment only
Counselling, support, referrals, STI/HIV testing and PrEP prescriptions
TASCAHRD – TASMANIAN COUNCIL ON AIDS, HEPATITIS & RELATED DISEASES
www.tascahrd.org.au
Ph 1800 005 900
TAS POLICE LGBTIQ LIAISON OFFICERS
www.police.tas.gov.au
Ph 03 6230 2111 (Hobart)
Ph 03 6336 7000 (Launceston)
Ph 03 6434 5211 (North West)
ATDC TAS – THE ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & OTHER DRUGS COUNCIL OF TASMANIA
http://www.atdc.org.au/ Advocating and initiatives
THE LINK YOUTH HEALTH SERVICE & HEAD SPACE FOR PEOPLE AGED 12-24
http://www.thelink.org.au
57 Liverpool St Hobart | Ph 03 6231 2927
Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm
Counselling, outreach, case management, support for mental and sexual health, alcohol and drugs (incl NSP), family planning
HOBART COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICE
www.hobartlegal.org
166 Macquarie Street, Hobart | Ph 03 6223 2500
Shop 3, Covehill Fair, Bridgewater
Ph 03 6263 4755
FAMILY PLANNING TASMANIA
http://www.fpt.org.au
421 Main Rd Glenorchy
Ph 03 6273 9117 | Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5.00pm
93 Patterson St Launceston
Ph 03 6343 4566 | Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5.00pm
199 Mount Street Upper Burnie
Ph 03 6431 7692 (Tues, Wed and Thurs)
Contraception, cervical screening, gynecology, sexual health checks, planned and unplanned pregnancy..
POSITIVE LIVES TASMANIA
Advocacy & Support for HIV
0478 909 949
To have your service listed in this directory contact TasCAHRD on 03 6234 1242 or editor@redthread.org.au
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