SAMESH

10/06/2026

Join us on Fri 19 June at 6PM for the reception of a Pride Month Collage Art Exhibition bringing together multicultural perspectives on sexual health, identity, and lived experience.

Throughout this work, collage becomes a quiet yet powerful act of decolonising—reimagining dominant narratives and creating space for stories that have too often been overlooked or silenced.

The exhibition will also be on display throughout June and can be viewed during weekdays between 10am and 4pm by appointment.

Register here: https://samesh.org.au/event/collage-art-exhibition-reception/

05/06/2026

Big King's Birthday planned this weekend king? 👀 King's birthday king? King? 👑

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02/06/2026

June 5th coincides with the anniversary of the first official reporting of what became known as the AIDS epidemic on 5 June 1981.

It was on this date when the United States' CDC reported on five cases of a mysterious disease affecting young gay men.

Join us this Thursday 5 June at 57 Hyde Street to reflect and raise awareness of issues, needs, and the stories carried by HIV Long-Term Survivors.

01/06/2026

Sustainable Style is back! Running on Sat 13 and Fri 26 June from 10am - 4pm at 57 Hyde Street, these workshops are for anyone interested in creating clothes and upcycling - no prior experience required. 🧵

No RSVP necessary, just drop-in at anytime throughout the day and we'll get you creating something special! Light lunch provided. All LGBTIQA+ people and allies welcome. 🏳️‍🌈

01/06/2026

Hi gay! While most of our pride festivals run in summer, there's plenty on in June to celebrate the diversity of our LGBTIQA+ communities - from the Pride Adelaide Gala to Ballarat Pride Festival, Southern Hibearnation from VicBears Inc., and more! 🏳️‍🌈

13/05/2026

Protests targeting an IDAHOBIT event at a school in Adelaide this morning.

This is exactly why these days exist — young people should be able to show up safely, without intimidation.

More below. ⬇️

Today’s scenes outside Reynella East College were deeply concerning.

Schools choosing inclusion are choosing kindness, safety and respect for every student.

We stand with the students, staff, families and allies at Reynella East College, and with every young person who deserves to feel safe and valued at school. 💙🏳️‍🌈

12/05/2026

Shigella is spreading in SA.

Find out how to prevent transmission and stay safe: https://www.thedramadownunder.info/

08/05/2026

One new case of mpox was recently identified in Adelaide alongside rising cases interstate. Here's what to do.

1️⃣ Make sure you're double vaxxed. Book an mpox vaccine appointment at Adelaide Sexual Health Centre or SHINE SA.

2️⃣ Watch for symptoms including fever, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, proctitis (inflammation of the re**um), and visible rashes or lesions.

3️⃣ Visit your GP or get a sexual health check if symptoms are present.

You know what to do. Learn more at thorneharbour.org/mpox

04/05/2026

From 1 July 2026, people living with HIV in South Australia will be able to access free HIV antiretroviral treatment medications via SA public hospital pharmacies with a public hospital issued prescription.

This initiative is a step closer to equitable access for PLHIV and aims to bring South Australia in alignment with other jurisdictions across Australia.

22/04/2026

Ann Fletcher's story after many decades was memorialised at a private event at Diverse-City last Sunday.

Her friends and family crafted a quilt panel in her memory, and it was an honour for our team to support this effort.

Ann's experience as a nurse in Sydney during the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic drives home the widespread and indiscriminate impact of the virus.

Thank you to Ann's family and friends for their openness and for allowing us to support to this powerful act of memorialisation.