Learn about the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health's mission to support and promote the health and wellbeing of the LGBTI community in Queensland. Discover our history, values, and the dedicated team behind our inclusive services and programs. The Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (QC) has been a home for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people and communities in Queensland for over 40 years. We are proud to be a community led and community owned health and wellbeing service, representing the diversity of our communities. Walking with you to find the support you need. Changing to meet our diverse communities needs. Led by you. Owned by you. With you. About Us Our Purpose Drive change within systems and services and empower communities and individuals to improve social, emotional and physical wellbeing. Our Vision Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Sistergirl and Brotherboy Queenslanders live longer and happier lives, and have access to the services and supports they need. Our Values Belonging Justice Solidarity Transparency

Back to All Events Community BBQ Friday 21 August 2026 5pm - 7pm Come along and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Sistergirl, and Brotherboy communities. It’s a great opportunity to connect, share stories, and learn about what’s happening in our vibrant communities. Reserve a spot Previous Item Next Item

A casual, welcoming space for LGBTIQA+SB folks to explore creativity in all its forms! A casual, welcoming space for LGBTIQA+SB folks to explore creativity in all its forms! Each week features a lightly guided activity with materials provided—think creating trinket trays with clay, creating colourful collages, or a special activity led by a community expert! You are also welcome to bring your own project to work on in the space, there is no wrong way to create here! No experience needed, just an open mind and a desire to create in community. Whether you're here to try something new or simply enjoy the company of like-minded creatives, there's a place for you here. 📍 376 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba ⏰ 11:00am – 1:00pm 📅 Mon 3 August | Mon 17 August | Mon 31 August Previous Item Next Item All Events Glitter & Glue Toowoomba Mon 3rd Aug 11am - 1pm 376 Ruthven St, Toowoomba Reserve a Spot

Back to All Events Glitter & Glue Monday 10 August 2026 1pm - 3pm A casual, welcoming space for LGBTIQA+SB folks to explore creativity in all its forms! Each week features a lightly guided activity with materials provided—think creating trinket trays with clay, creating colourful collages, or a special activity led by a community expert! You are also welcome to bring your own project to work on in the space, there is no wrong way to create here! No experience needed, just an open mind and a desire to create in community. Whether you're here to try something new or simply enjoy the company of like-minded creatives, there's a place for you here. Reserve a spot Previous Item Next Item

Discover QC's Aged Care Navigation services, designed to support LGBTI individuals in accessing inclusive and appropriate aged care. Learn how we assist in navigating the aged care system in Queensland. Aged Care Navigation Aged Care Navigation A free and confidential service for our Elders and Senior Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Sistergirl and Brotherboy (LGBTI+SB) people in Meanjin Brisbane North, Gimuy Cairns or Yarrabah. It is not always easy to find and access aged care services. Locating LGBTI+SB friendly and culturally safe services can be challenging, too. The Queensland Council for LGBTI Health's Aged Care Navigation provides a free, independent, and confidential service to senior LGBTI+SB people. The service is available for people living in Brisbane North, Cairns or Yarrabah. Who we work with LGBTI+SB people who are; Over 65 years old Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over 50 years old Low-income earners, homeless, or at risk of homelessness over 50 years old Our Aged Care Navigators can work with you to navigate aged care services and other relevant supports in the community. They can assist you with: Understand the types of services and supports available Register with and access My Aged Care Find and start using aged care services Connect with services and social supports Know your rights and responsibilities Compare services, facilities and prices Explore options if you are on a waitlist How can we assist you Our Aged Care Navigators provide specialised and tailored support designed to meet the unique needs of LGBTI+SB people. We understand that navigating care systems can be challenging, especially when facing additional barriers such as social isolation or discrimination. We work closely with you, ensuring that our support is tailored to your specific needs, preferences, and background. We take time to understand where you're at, collaborate with you to overcome challenges and ensure you are fully supported every step of your journey to access supports. How we work with you How to contact us For more information, you can contact an Aged Care Navigator: Meanjin (Brisbane) (07) 3017 1777 or 0435 009 653 Gimuy (Cairns) and Yarrabah (07) 4041 5451 or 0434 131 916 Email carefinder@qc.org.au Refer yourself or someone else I am a community member I am a care provider or support worker QC provides Aged Care Navigation under the National Care Finder program, an initiative of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. QC Aged Care Navigation is funded by Brisbane North Primary Health Network and Northern Queensland Primary Health Network. The Aged Care System Navigator Trial is delivered as part of a consortium led by COTA Australia, that also includes LGBTIQ+ Health Australia and is funded by the Australian Government.

Learn about Shigella, its symptoms, risks for Gay & Bi men, transmission, testing & prevention. Stay informed & safe with tips from QC’s sexual health team. Shigella What is Shigella? Shigella (Shigellosis) is a common diarrhoeal disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. Gay, Bi men and any men who have sex with men are at greater risk of getting Shigella. Drug resistant Shigella is increasing in Queensland and elsewhere. People living with HIV can have more serious or prolonged Shigellosis illness. Symptoms Diarrhoea (sometimes bloody) Fever Vomiting Abdominal pain Tenesmus (an uncomfortable sensation of wanting to empty the bowels, when the bowels are empty). Symptoms usually start 1 - 2 days after exposure, but may range from 12 hours to one week. Transmission Issues for Men Who Have Sex with Men When faecal matter (poo) that is infected with Shigella comes in contact with your mouth Fisting Sharing sex toys Rimming (licking bum) Anal & oral sex Prevention Wash your hands well with soapy warm water after handling used condoms, sex toys & after having sex as well as after using the toilet. Avoid touching your mouth during sex. Use dams for rimming (A thin sheet of latex used as a barrier during oral sex to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by creating a barrier between the mouth and the partner's genitals or bum). Don’t have sex until you are no longer infectious. This is usually one week after symptoms resolve. If you have drug-resistant Shigella, you should also have a stool sample that shows you no longer have Shigella infection. Testing A doctor or health care provider can test your stool (poo) to determine if you are infected with Shigella. Treatment If you have a severe infection, you may require antibiotics. Please speak with your doctor. Drink lots of fluids to prevent dehydration. If you notice symptoms, avoid sexual contact until you have seen a doctor and a week has passed since you last had symptoms. If tests show you have drug-resistant Shigella, don’t have sex until at least 1 week after symptoms resolve and you have one stool sample confirming you no longer have shigella infection. If you work in the health care, aged care or child care sector; or food preparation and handling sector, seek further information from your doctor. More Information Click the button below for more information. Shigella Infection (Shigellosis)

Discover Gayawur Rainbow, QC's program supporting LGBTQIA+ Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities with advocacy, health services, and inclusion. Gayawur Rainbow Mon 3rd Aug Glitter & Glue Gurambilbarra Townsville A casual, welcoming space for LGBTIQA+SB folks to explore creativity in all its forms! Read More Affirming Care for LGBTI Well Beings "You Belong Here" 1800 429 298 Gayawur Rainbow: Affirming Care for LGBTI Well Beings is an innovative program developed in a partnership between 2Spirits and QC. This initiative underscores our shared dedication to creating spaces where our LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities can belong and can be supported to live as health and well beings in Queensland. By combining expertise from 2Spirits' long-standing cultural leadership and QC's commitment to community-driven care, Gayawur Rainbow stands as a model for affirming, holistic, and culturally grounded support. Together, we aim to address the unique needs of these diverse communities, fostering strength, connection, and self-determination. Gayawur Rainbow Model: Affirming Care for LGBTI Well-Beings  In delivering Gayawur Rainbow, we believe that everyone deserves a space where they are seen, heard, and valued. Our Gayawur Rainbow model of care is dedicated to fostering belonging, visibility, and connection, offering a range of services designed to support the well-being of our diverse LGBTIQA+SB community. You belong here.  If you are in immediate distress, please call Lifeline at 13 11 14 . For emergency services, hang up and call 000. If this is not an emergency and you are in need of after-hours medical care, please contact 13 Health on 13 43 25 84 to speak to a Registered Nurse, or the National Home Doctor Service on 13 7425 if you need to see a doctor.  Alternatively, you can call QLife on 1800 184 527 or 13YARN on 13 92 76 Get in touch and request a call back via our online request form Request Callback Connect with Gayawur Rainbow There are several ways you can connect with Gayawur Rainbow. Whether you prefer to reach out online, by phone, or in person, our team is here to support you. Online Reach out anytime through our online enquiry form. Our In-Workers respond to enquiries Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm, excluding public holidays. Phone Call our team on 1800 429 298 . Our phone line is available Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm, excluding public holidays. Drop-In Visit one of our 5 locations across the region. Each site is open 4 days per week, 10am – 4pm, excluding public holidays We invite you to join the Gayawur Rainbow community! There are many ways to get involved:  Request a callback:  Are you looking for someone to call you back from Gayawur Rainbow? Fill out your details below and someone from our team will be in touch with you.  Volunteer:  Help us create inclusive spaces and support our programs.  To start signing up, please visit our page to express your interest at www.qc.org.au/become-a-volunteer Participate:  Join our events, workshops, and community gatherings.  Stay connected with us online by joining through our webpage, more coming soon. Your voice matters, and together, we can build a service where belonging is at its heart. Your Name* Your Pronouns* Are you Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or South Sea Islander? * Yes No Prefer not to say Phone number to contact you on* Email (Receive a copy of this response) Message Submit Our Locations Gimuy (Cairns) Address: 290 Draper St, Parramatta Park QLD 4870 Drop-in hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10am to 4pm Gurambilbarra (Townsville) Address: 1/70 Bowen Rd, Rosslea QLD 4812 Drop-in hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10am to 4pm Naamba (Sunshine Coast) Address: 19 Image Flat Rd, Nambour QLD 4560 Drop-in hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am to 4pm Meanjin (Brisbane) Address: 15a/421 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 Drop-in hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10am to 4pm Jagera, Giabal & Jarowair Land (Toowoomba) Address: 376 Ruthven St, Toowoomba QLD 4350 Drop-in hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am to 4pm You can access Service Navigation Support to connect with services that meet your needs. Group Activities & Events Peer-led programs that build connection and wellbeing. Community Pantry Free long-life pantry items for community members in need. Rainbow Threads Access donated clothing in a variety of sizes and styles. Books & Resources Free access to books and helpful information. Peer Networks Connect with trusted community members across rural, regional and urban areas. Information Learn about local services, activities and supports available at our venues and online About Gayawur Rainbow Gayawur Rainbow is more than just a service—it's a place of belonging. Developed by the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (QC) in partnership with 2Spirits, Gayawur Rainbow is passionate about creating a welcoming space where everyone - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Sistergirl and Brotherboy (LGBTIQA+SB) individuals and allies alike – feels like they belong, no matter who you are. Gayawur Rainbow offers a wide range of services designed to support the well-being of our LGBTIQA+SB communities, including:  Affirming Care:  A comprehensive approach to healthcare that respects and supports gender identity and sexual orientation.  Mental Health Support:  Peer-led groups, counselling, and resources to help individuals navigate mental health challenges.  Safe Spaces:  Dedicated areas for LGBTIQA+SB individuals to meet, share experiences, and build community.  Peer Networks:  Connecting people in rural and regional areas with trusted community connectors.  The Story Behind the Name: Gayawur Rainbow The name Gayawur Rainbow carries deep significance, reflecting both cultural heritage and the vision of the program. "Gayawur" means "rainbow" in the Ugarapul language, honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their enduring connection to the lands now known as Queensland. The choice of this name not only recognises the vibrant diversity within LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities but also highlights the importance of grounding our work in respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and traditions. Pronounced gay (like sky) - ya - ward (with a short 'r' sound) The word evokes the imagery of a rainbow as a universal symbol of hope, diversity, and inclusion. Just as a rainbow brings together many colours to form something beautiful and unified, Gayawur Rainbow embodies the coming together of diverse experiences and identities to create an affirming, connected, and thriving community.  This name also reflects our commitment to cultural security, ensuring that all our practices, spaces, and services are inclusive, respectful, and safe for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. By embedding cultural security into everything we do, we aim to uphold the dignity, identity, and rights of all individuals, creating an environment where LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities can feel valued, supported, and empowered. On our website, the name serves as a beacon, guiding individuals to a space where they can find culturally respectful, inclusive, and empowering support. It reflects the heart of the initiative: creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all through holistic and affirming care. The story of Gayawur Rainbow is woven into every element of our program, from the services we offer to the connections we foster. It is more than just a name - it’s a call to unity, understanding, and celebration of diversity. What We’ve Heard from the Community Through our consultations, we’ve learned that the communities we serve are looking for:  Visible, Accessible Services:  Easy-to-find materials and resources that inform and support individuals in their communities.  Celebrating Our Identities:  Events and spaces where LGBTIQA+SB individuals can express and celebrate who they are.  Welcoming Spaces Across Queensland:  Locations where people can relax, connect, and feel safe.  Our Virtual Online Site Gayawur Rainbow Online Launch Amplifying Voices Connect We invite you to join the Gayawur Rainbow community! There are many ways to get involved:  Request a callback:  Are you looking for someone to call you back from Gayawur Rainbow? Fill out your details below and someone from our team will be in touch with you.  Volunteer:  Help us create inclusive spaces and support our programs.  To start signing up, please visit our page to express your interest at www.qc.org.au/become-a-volunteer Participate:  Join our events, workshops, and community gatherings.  Stay connected with us online by joining through our webpage, more coming soon. Your voice matters, and together, we can build a service where belonging is at its heart. Your Name* Your Pronouns* Are you Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or South Sea Islander? * Yes No Prefer not to say Phone number to contact you on* Email (Receive a copy of this response) Message Submit Events Explore upcoming Gayawur Rainbow events happening across our five sites and online - celebrating community and connection. Gimuy (Cairns) View Events Drop-In Open Hours are 10am to 4pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Gurambilbarra (Townsville) View Events Drop-In Open Hours are 10am to 4pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Naamba (Sunshine Coast) View Events Drop-In Open Hours are 10am to 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Meanjin (Brisbane) View Events Drop-In Open Hours are 10am to 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Jagera, Giabal & Jarowair Land (Toowoomba) View Events Drop-In Open Hours are 10am to 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Online Events View Events Via Microsoft Teams Gayawur Rainbow Satisfaction Survey We value your voice! Before you go, please take a moment to share your experience with the Gayawur Rainbow program. Your feedback is completely anonymous and directly helps us co-design stronger, more culturally secure, and inclusive support for our LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities. Find out more and take the survey here: www.qc.org.au/gayawur-survey Thank you for helping us grow.💜

Share your experience with the Gayawur Rainbow program. Your confidential feedback helps QC and 2Spirits strengthen inclusive, culturally safe support for LGBTIQA+SB communities. Gayawur Rainbow Satisfaction Survey Thank you for taking a few moments to share your experience with the Gayawur Rainbow program, by 2Spirits and the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (QC) 🌈 Your feedback helps us learn, grow, and strengthen the ways we support our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, Sistergirl and Brotherboy (LGBTIQA+SB) people across Queensland. This short survey asks about your satisfaction with our service and includes one identity question that helps us meet our reporting commitments and ensure our programs are accessible, culturally safe, and responsive for all communities. Your responses are confidential and de-identified. Please know that by completing this survey, you’re helping us co-design stronger, more inclusive services now and into the future. Thank you for being part of this important process 💜 Survey Questions 1. Overall, how satisfied are you with the service you’ve received from the Gayawur Rainbow program and team? 1 = Very Satisfied 😄 2 = Satisfied 🙂 3 = Neutral 😐 4 = Dissatisfied 😟 5 = Very Dissatisfied 💩 Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? (We ask this anonymously to understand whether our services are reaching communities and to make sure our spaces continue to be culturally secure, welcoming and representative.) Yes, Aboriginal Yes, Torres Strait Islander Yes, both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander No Prefer not to answer 3. Do you have any other feedback for us? Submit Privacy Statement By submitting this form and your content, you give permission and understand that we may share it across QC and 2Spirits channels as part of our ongoing work. If your circumstances change, or you have any concerns, please contact us at 📧 info@qc.org.au , and we’ll do our best to accommodate your wishes. For more on our privacy and standards, click the button below: 🌐 Privacy & Standards Thank you for helping us improve our services for our LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities across Queensland. Gayawur Rainbow, Affirming care for LGBTI Well Beings. How We Use Your Feedback and Data This data is used for our reporting to funding bodies as well as to share with our teams and communities to continue to improve our services. This data also allows us to plan and co-design future programs and partnerships that are relevant and impactful across all communities we serve. Why we ask if you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? We understand that the question regarding identity is sensitive, and we want to assure you that your response is strictly confidential. We ask this question for two essential reasons: Equity and Access To ensure that our services are accessible and effectively meeting the needs of all community members. Reporting and Planning To fulfill our commitment to inclusive practices and accurately report on our engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. We collect general, non-identifying information to understand who is using our spaces and how we can make our services more welcoming and inclusive. The survey has two primary goals: Measure Client Satisfaction Gauge overall client happiness and service experience using a simple emoji scale Identify Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Peoples Respectfully record when community members identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, so we can honour who people are and meet our essential reporting responsibilities. Your answers are grouped with other responses and used for service planning and reporting, never to identify individuals.

Explore QC's health promotion initiatives designed to support the LGBTI community in Queensland. Learn about our educational programs, resources, and campaigns aimed at improving health outcomes and promoting wellbeing. Health Promotion Breast Screening: Have you had yours yet? Cervical Screening: Have you had yours yet? Prepd Syphilis Mpox Support for Trans, Gender Diverse & Non-Binary Communities U=U suicide prevention campaign for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy community The Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (QC) is dedicated to promoting the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+SB communities across Queensland. Their health promotion initiatives include initiatives led by our First Nations communities and 2Spirits, Our Health Matters, for our Trans, Gender-Diverse and Non-Binary communities, and our ComePrepd Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) HIV, prevention campaign, helping to improve physical and mental health and wellbeing for our LGBTIQ+SB people and communities. QC’s efforts ensure that all community members have access to the resources and care they need to lead healthy lives. As stated in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, “Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. To reach a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, an individual or group must be able to identify and to realize aspirations, to satisfy needs, and to change or cope with the environment. Health is, therefore, seen as a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities. Therefore, health promotion is not just the responsibility of the health sector, but goes beyond healthy life-styles to well-being.” Infographic adapted from the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion framework. Original reference: LiveWell PEI – Ottawa Charter Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion Cervical Screening: Have you had yours yet? Please select below to learn more about important health promotion campaigns. Breast Screening: Have you had yours yet? Cervical Screening: Have you had yours yet? ComePrepd Let’s Treat Syphilis Mpox Our Health Matters U=U Yarns Heal Northern Queensland Sexual Health Survey Historical Health Promotion Breast Screening: Have you had yours yet? 2Spirits and QC have launched new health resources focusing on breast and chest screening for Queensland’s Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and South Sea Islander LGBTI+ communities. These resources aim to increase health literacy, encourage regular self-examinations, and raise awareness about cancer screening to reduce mortality rates. Developed over two years, the initiative highlights the importance of checking for changes and lumps in susu, breast, and chest health. More Information 2Spirits and QC have launched new health resources on cervical screening for Queensland’s Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and South Sea Islander LGBTI+ communities. These resources aim to address the lack of information on cervix health and encourage regular screening, empowering individuals to increase their health literacy and awareness. The initiative is designed to reduce higher mortality rates from cervical cancer through education and community engagement. More Information Cervical Screening: Have you had yours yet? ComePrepd PrEP is a prevention strategy where HIV-negative people take medication to prevent HIV infection. Taking PrEP is as simple as taking one pill a day. ComePrepd is a community-driven HIV prevention campaign by QC to raise awareness of PrEP. For more information, please visit the ComePrepd website . ComePrepd Website Let’s Treat Syphilis Syphilis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by the bacteria Treponema Pallidum and is spread through oral, anal, and genital contact. QC and Queensland Positive People (QPP) have worked together to create campaigns and a website. For more information, please visit the Let's Treat Syphilis website . Let's Treat Syphilis Website Mpox Mpox (also known as Monkeypox) is a rare viral infection that does not spread easily between people. More Information Our Health Matters, launched in 2023, is created by and owned by our Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary communities and people in Queensland to champion health priorities and support, inform and support TGDNB folks right across Queensland. It's important to take control of your own sexual health. Our Health Matters aims to support people within the Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary communities and those making their own way through the world. We acknowledge that it may not be relatable for all folk, and we apologise if it isn’t for you. Our Health Matters Website Our Health Matters Yarns Heal is a suicide prevention campaign for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy community; it's about sharing our stories and reaching out to our loved ones and Community Cultural Connectors when times are tough. Yarns Heal will help us learn how to support one another better and aims to strengthen our peer support systems so we can access help in culturally safe ways that nurture cultural healing, love and hope. info@yarnsheal.org.au Yarns Heal Website U=U (Treatment as Prevention) People who take HIV medication & have an undetectable viral load* for at least six months, can’t pass on HIV to their sexual partners. More Information Yarns Heal Historical Health Promotion Northern Queensland Sexual Health Survey Help improve sexual health services across Northern Queensland. This quick (5–6 minute) survey is for LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people aged 16+ living, working or spending time in regional, rural and remote areas from Mackay to Cairns and out to Mount Isa. ✔ Anonymous and voluntary ✔ Skip any question or leave anytime ✔ Optional entry to win a $100 gift card Your feedback will help 2Spirits and the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health better understand access to testing, services and information in your community. Please complete the survey in a safe, private space. Learn more about privacy: www.qc.org.au/privacy-and-standards Take the Survey From our inception with our LGBTIQ+ communities, QC has a long history of working with and promoting positive change to health and wellbeing for our communities. Please enjoy some historical resources below to look back on from part of our organisation’s journey. If you or anyone you know has more information or would like to discuss our history, please feel free to get in contact with us. (07) 3017 1777 info@qc.org.au Visit Facebook Page

Discover QC's HIV prevention and support services tailored for the LGBTI community in Queensland. Learn about our educational resources, testing, and ongoing support programs designed to promote health and wellbeing. HIV Prevention & Support We have walked alongside our communities and people living with HIV and our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people across Queensland for over 40 years. Being the supports you need, changing to meet our diverse communities needs. Our community-led initiatives have been co-designed to empower communities to take control of their own sexual health and wellbeing, including stories, education, and tools to help prevent HIV transmission, reduce stigma and discrimination and support people living with and ageing with HIV. We also offer Wrapped 'N Ready, a service that provides free, safe sex supplies, including condoms and dental dams, discreetly delivered to you or your organisation. Using condoms with water-based lube can prevent the transmission of HIV and most other STIs, ensuring you can enjoy safer sexual experiences. Check out our page below to learn more about these initiatives and how we can help you maintain your sexual health. We continue to walk alongside our LGBTIQ+SB communities towards increasing education on sexual health and wellbeing, HIV and STIs, reducing stigma and supporting our people and communities living and ageing with HIV. People living with HIV (PLHIV) no longer need to live in fear of having an active sex life. Over time research has evolved and there is now a number of ways PLHIV can protect their sexual partners from contracting HIV. These strategies include: Undetectable viral load Treatment as prevention (TasP) Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) Starting Antiretroviral therapy early and maintaining control of viral load helps prevent the risk of passing on HIV. In other words if someone is HIV+ and has an undetectable viral load it is virtually impossible to pass on the virus. QC is a partner of the Prevention Access Campaign which is a multi-agency health equity initiative to end the dual epidemics of HIV and HIV-related stigma by expanding access to HIV prevention and empowering people with and vulnerable to HIV with accurate and meaningful information about their social, sexual, and reproductive health. Prevention Access Campaign’s Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U ) is a community of HIV advocates, activists, researchers, and community partners around the world uniting to clarify and disseminate the revolutionary but largely unknown fact that people living with HIV on effective treatment do not sexually transmit HIV. U=U was launched in early 2016 by a group of people living with HIV who created a groundbreaking consensus statement with global experts to clear up confusion about risk and to clarify the science of U=U. That Statement was the genesis of the U=U movement that is sharing the U=U message to dismantle HIV stigma, improve the lives of people living with HIV, and bring us closer to ending the epidemic. Please select below to learn more about HIV prevention. Free Condoms PrEP U=U, Undetectable equals Untransmittable Sexual Health Check-ups PEP Additonal Support TasP - Treatment as Prevention Free Condoms Condoms used with water-based lube can prevent the transmission of HIV & most STIs* Order free condoms or dams* here (discretely delivered to your door). Queensland Positive People (QPP) is a peer-based advocacy organisation which is committed to actively promoting self-determination and empowerment for all people living with HIV (PLHIV) throughout Queensland. QPP Website PrEP PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a prevention strategy where HIV negative people take medication to prevent HIV infection. Taking PrEP is as simple as taking one pill a day taken before sex. ComePrepd Website U=U, Undetectable equals Untransmittable People who take HIV medication & have an undetectable viral load* for at least six months, can’t pass on HIV to their sexual partners. To learn more, click here . Sexual Health Check-ups Test every three months. Looking after your sexual health is important, and getting regular sexual health tests are a vital part of this. You should aim to get a sexual health test once every three months – especially if you change partners. You should get a sexual health check-up immediately if you have been told that a sexual partner has an STI. A comprehensive STI check-up includes providing a sample of your blood and urine, as well as swabs of your mouth and bum. Some clinics test at no cost. Sixteen clinics across Queensland can provide STI screening at no cost without a Medicare card. See a full list, including 'Medicare Ineligible Sexual Health Testing Sites' here . PEP PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a month-long course of drugs to help prevent HIV infection that is taken after a possible exposure to HIV (for example, a condom breaking). The sooner someone starts PEP, the better. It is most effective when started within 24 hours, but it must be started within 72 hours after a possible exposure to. PEP is prescription medication and can be accessed at Public Hospital Emergency Departments or Sexual Health Clinics. Find your closest location here . To learn more about PEP, click here . Additional Support World AIDS Day World AIDS Day is on December 1 st every year. Learn more about the day by clicking the button below. More Information *STI: Sexually Transmitted Infection. *HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a virus that attacks the immune system (The immune system fights infections & diseases in a person's body). HIV is mostly passed on during anal sex when no protection is used. *Undetectable viral load: A HIV viral load is how the amount of HIV is measured in a person’s blood. This is done by means of a viral load test. Each person living with HIV has different levels of HIV in their blood. Effective HIV treatment can significantly reduce a person’s viral load to a point where it is classed as undetectable. *Dam: A dam is a square piece of stretchy latex and works by acting as a barrier during oral sex. You place the dam between your mouth and your partner's genitals or anus.

Stay updated with QC's Place Updates, featuring the latest news and information on our locations and services across Queensland. Learn about new developments, changes in services, and how you can stay connected with QC. Place Updates Please visit back here for updates on our work happening in different places around this land now known as Queensland. Easter Closure Notice 2Spirits and The Queensland Council for LGBTI Health Our teams will be taking a break over the Easter public holidays. Our physical sites and phone services will be closed and unavailable from Friday, 3 April 2026 and start returning from 9:00 am Tuesday, 7 April 2026 . A reminder that when we’re back, our Gayawur Rainbow Drop-In at our sites, Phone and Web Form Service is available Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm , excluding public holidays : 📞 Call 1800 429 298 🌐 Visit www.qc.org.au/gayawur 🌈 For more details about our locations and services, visit: 🔗 www.qc.org.au/where-we-are In Case of Emergencies 🚨 If you need urgent care, please head to your nearest hospital emergency department or call 000 . For extra support, here are some services you can reach out to: 13 YARN (13 92 76 ) – 24/7 support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people QLife – Call 1800 184 527 or visit qlife.org.au , available 3 pm to 9pm, 7 days a week Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 (24/7). Chat online at lifeline.org.au Kids Helpline – Call 1800 55 1800 or visit kidshelpline.com.au , available anytime Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au , available 24/7 🎉 From all of us at 2Spirits and QC, we wish you a safe and joyful time. Where We Are The stories shared during our Youth Week celebrations continue to have a home in our community In April 2026, LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy young people joined us across Queensland for Youth Week activities exploring the theme Make Space: Our Stories, Our Strength . Through creative activities and conversations, young people shared what strength, belonging, identity and community mean to them. We're pleased to share two new murals that have grown from those conversations. Created by local artists Baylee in Gimuy (Cairns) and Max in Toowoomba, the murals were designed using the ideas, reflections and artwork contributed by young people who attended our onsite Youth Week events. Alongside the murals, Baylee also created a graphic report from the same stories and themes, offering another lasting way to celebrate and share young people's voices. If you're visiting our Gimuy or Toowoomba sites, we encourage you to spend a few moments with the murals. We've attached the graphic report below too - it's designed to be shared, so take a few minutes to explore the voices and ideas that inspired these artworks. We're grateful to every young person who trusted us with their stories, and to Baylee and Max for transforming those stories into lasting works that will continue to welcome and inspire our communities. These activities were made possible through a Community Event Grant from the Queensland Government's Office for Youth . Where We Are

Learn about QC's clinic in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin (Brisbane), providing essential health services and support tailored to the LGBTI community. Discover our clinic's offerings, location details, and how to access our services. Our Clinic in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin (Brisbane) Our Clinic in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin (Brisbane) Address: 16/421 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 Post: PO Box 653 Fortitude Valley QLD 4006  Phone: (07) 3017 1777 Email: qcgp@qc.org.au Open Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Contact Us First name* Last name* Phone* Email* Message Submit