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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4 Dec 2025

Mob+ – Support for First Nations communities living with HIV

Advocacy and Activism, Community, Health, HIV, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC), World AIDS Day

We're joined by Bruce Fitzgerald, a proud member of Mob+, a unique group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people ...

26 Nov 2025

Unseen Abuse, Coercive Control, and more

Advocacy and Activism, Family Violence, Health, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC)

Continuing our 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence series, we're discussing Unseen Abuse. Joel is joined again by Vincent and ...

25 Nov 2025

What is Family of Origin Violence?

Advocacy and Activism, Family Violence, Health, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC)

What is Family of Origin Violence and how does it affect our LGBTQIA+ communities? Joel speaks with Gus and Vincent from ...