Information on the MC, stalls and entertainment will be added to the Central QLD Fair Day page, as they are confirmed.
Qld State Election - Speak Out for Equality 
Healthy Communities has released 'pledge cards' in the lead up to the Queensland election, calling on politicians to support LGBT equality.
To get cards sent to you contact info@qahc.org.au ring 3017 1777 or 1800 177 434 and leave your name and postal address. Or pick them up from our offices in Brisbane, Cairns or Maroochydore.
Dear Friends of Healthy Communities
Over the last four years the Healthy Communities Fund has awarded over $150,000 to 60 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) support groups and projects in Queensland. But the Fund is running low and we desperately need your help to continue the fantastic work that it has achieved.
Building the LGBT community through funding groups/projects has helped LGBT people connect with each other in meaningful ways and help reduce social isolation and facilitate friendships. We have linked people to services to improve the health and wellbeing of our community and help fight HIV infection. We also promote the visibility of LGBT people across Queensland which begins to tackle homophobia. In different ways, all these efforts improve our health and wellbeing and counter some of the factors that exacerbate our communities' mental health issues and suicide rates.
We were able to set up the Fund through the rental income received on a previously owned property, but we no longer own that property and don't have that income. The Fund is extremely low with only enough money left for one more round and if we don't receive community support and donations, it will close!
A brief outline of some of the recipients is here to show you the great work that has been achieved with so little. If the Fund closed, where would these LGBT groups/projects find money? We're not sure as it's hard enough for Healthy Communities, a registered charity to find grants for important LGBT health and wellbeing projects. It's likely that these groups/projects will have little assistance and the great work that we've been proud to support in the last four years could come to a standstill. Please donate to the Fund to stop this from happening.
You can assist us continue to support LGBT Queenslanders through the simple act of making a donation at healthycommunities.org.au/donation or by using the donation form below or call 1800 177 434. During this time of giving, please remember your LGBT family. Wishing you a gay festive season.
Yours sincerely
Mark Morein
President
Healthy Communities
HIV and the Law
This documnemt looks at HIV transmission and the Law. It is a joint position statement from QAHC and QPP. HIV and the Law
Rockhampton Sexual Health Clinic
Rockhampton Sexual Health now offer an outreach clinic in Mt Morgan. It's the first Tuesday of each month, 9:30am-12:30pm at the hospital. Call to book a time 4920 5555.
If you know anyone who lives out that way please let them know. People need to use this serivces if it's to stay in Mt Morgan and grow to other areas!
Rockhampton Email List
Unfortunately I've had to remove the gayrocky email list due to a high number of fake email addresses being submitted. If you would like to receive email updates on what's happening in the Rockhampton region email me at tspratling@qahc.org.au and I'll add you to the distribution list.
Tim