Well, Well, Well

28 Jul 2023

Adam Carr – Community Living Legend

Advocacy and Activism, Government & Organizations, Health, HIV, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC), VAC Legacy Series

Dr Adam Carr was a founding member of the Victorian AIDS Action Committee in 1983 and later served as President of the organisation in 1986-87 when it was the Victorian AIDS Council – today known as Thorne Harbour Health. He worked in gay community media from 1979 to 2001, including as editor of OutRage magazine.

Adam talks to Cal Hawk about his role in the community response to HIV and AIDS as well as his time in community media.

This episode is part of the Community Living Legends series, reflecting on a legacy of community-driven action to improve our health and wellbeing as Thorne Harbour Health celebrates its 40th Anniversary.

Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing.

If there’s something you’d like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au

Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health.

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18 Apr 2025

Emen8 Quarterly Update

Health, HIV, Men's Health, MPOX, Sexual Health, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC)

In this episode of Well Well Well, we’re joined by Chris Williams and Oli McAuslan from Emen8—the national digital platform ...

4 Apr 2025

Anal Cancer Screening and PLHIV: What You Need to Know

Health, HIV, Men's Health, Science & Medicine, Sexual Health, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC)

Australia has new guidelines for anal cancer screening in people living with HIV—but what does that actually mean right now? We’re ...

28 Mar 2025

Trans Day of Visibility

Thorne Harbour Health (VAC), Trans & Gender Diverse

In this Trans Day of Visibility special, we hear from two heroes of the trans and gender diverse community. Joe ...