CAIRNS LGBT RESOURCE CENTRE

Far North Queensland now has its own LGBT Resource Centre in Cairns for the use of both groups and individuals. Situated at 290 Draper Street, the centre is just three minutes walk from Cairns Central Shopping Centre. The Resource Centre offers a large training room available for the community to hold meeting and workshops. Film evenings, yoga classes and an LGBT choir are already up and running. Computers and other office equipment are available for community groups and individuals to use. There is a small but growing library of books and videos, a full kitchen to cater for centre functions and a spacious outdoor with a newly planted garden.

The centre caters for the health and well being of the LGBT community. If you live in or are visiting Cairns you are welcome to drop in on weekdays between 10am & 3pm for a cuppa and a chat, pick up the latest magazines or just relax. The phone number is 07 40415451.

The QAHC offices are also situated in the same building and are staffed by two part time Health Promotion Officers covering the area from Mackay to Cairns, two full time Indigenous Project Workers covering an area from Mackay to the Torres Strait Islands. There is also a receptionist and a number of volunteers.

Social Groups

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CAIRNS NQ. TROPICAL PRIDE FESTIVAL

Tropical Pride Festival 2008 kicks off in Cairns on the 19^th September with the presentation of the NQ Community awards at a funky cocktail party. On Saturday 20^th the LGBT community join Festival Cairns in the colourful street parade along the Esplanade followed by fireworks and an After Party at Sapphire Tapas Bar on Lake Street. The highlight of the festival will be the Fair Day at The Tanks on Sunday 21^st September and is shaping up to be bigger and better than last year with interested stall holders already booking their flights north. Information on the festival is being updated regularly on www.tropicalpride.com The Tropical Pride committee welcomes readers interest by email to mollyq@westnet.com.au