Services List
Cairns & Tablelands Girls Events
Qld Injectors Health Network Cairns
Queensland Association for Health Communities
Services
We have put together a list of services that may be of use to the queer traveller whilst on holidays in Cairns.
The Massage Guy
Specialising with hot stones and essential oils…
Warm granite stones glide across the body to soothe the muscles, clear toxins and tone the skin. The heat radiated through the body stimulates blood flow to the muscles and softens the tissue to allow for a deeper, revitalising yet more relaxing form of treatment, knots and tensions melt away and with a range of massage techniques re-balance the body. A selection of essential oils, chosen for your specific needs are used in all treatments.
- Specialising in Hot Stones & Essential Oils
- Relaxation, Remedial Therapeutic Therapies
- Bookings Preferred 10am - 8pm
*** Book Accommodation or Tour with Gaycairns and receive 20% discount off your treatment with "The Massage Guy" ***
Conditions Apply
| Treatments | Cost |
| 30 minute Hot Stones - Back and Shoulders | $45.00 |
| 60 minute Hot Stones - Full Body | $65.00 |
| 90 minute Hot Stones - Indulgence Package including Foot Spa | $95.00 |
Address: Shop 5/84 Lake Street Cairns
Contact: Colin 0438 756 150
BoyZout
A social group for gay men of all ages based in Cairns
Once a month we meet for a meal at a restaurant.
We also have:
- BBQ's by the sea
- film evenings
- camping weekends
- bush walks and hikes
- many other social events
A great way for gay men to make new friends... Do join us!
Contact: David or Graham 07 4093 9492
Email: boyzout@people.net.au
Cairns & Tablelands Girls Events
Regular GLBTQ brunch at Yungaburra every market day from 11.30am onwards on the veranda of the pub.
Every last Friday of the month at Blue Mango Cafe in Cairns 5-7pm.
Sunday's GLBTQ brunch in Port Douglas at Cafe Ecco, see "Pink Guide" for details.
Also many none regular events such as a recent lesbian day at Mareeba Wetlands.
Contact: Lou
Website: www.tropicalgoddess.com
Cairns Sexual Health Service
Opening hours
Monday: 8.00am to 4.30pm
Tuesday: 8.00am to 4.30pm
Wednesday: 8.00am to 8.00pm (Late Clinic)
Thursday: 8.00am to 6.30pm (Late Clinic)
Friday: 8.00am to 4.30pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Appointment required. Nurse available for emergencies
Bookings can be made from 8.00am to 4.30pm
Services provided
- Sexual health check ups
- Testing and treatment of sexually transmissible infections
- Testing and management of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C
- HIV clinical trials
- Vaccinations - Hepatitis A and B (for certain high risk groups)
- Referrals to liver clinic
- Family planning and contraception including emergency contraception
- Men's health check up
- Counselling for sexual health issues
- Education and information for individuals, groups and schools
- Training of health care providers
- Telephone advice and Healthline
- Contact tracing
- Transgender services
- Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV (occupational and non- occupational)
Needle syringe program
8.00am to 11.00pm Monday to Saturday
Sunday closed
Charges/costs
No charge, service free. Medicare card helpful but not essential (except for obtaining prescriptions from a hospital pharmacy)
Visit our Adult HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and Sexual Health Website at http://www.health.qld.gov.au/sexhealth or our website for young people at www.istaysafe.com
Address: The Dolls House, The Esplanade, Cairns Base Hospital
Contact: Ph: (07) 4050 6205, Fax: (07) 4050 6359
Email: Joanne_Leamy@health.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/sexhealth
Family Planning Queensland
FPQ Cairns provides clinic and education services for sexual and reproductive health, as well as providing sexual assault counselling.
Education Services Ph. (07) 4031 2232
Clinic Services Ph. (07) 4051 3788
Sexual Assault Counselling Service Ph. (07) 4031 3590
Contact: (07) 4031 2232
Website: www.fpq.com.au
Fruitloops
Cairns Gay & Lesbian Biz Networking
For Venue details call Gigi: 0400767367
This Monthly event provides opportunities for lesbians and gay men to exchane and develop business interests and network within the local and wider community.
A great opportunity to meet busy gay and lesbian business people and their freinds, to relax and socialise after work. An opportunity to network, make new friends and have fun
Address: Cairns 4870
Contact: Gigi: 0400767367
Email: fruitloops@aapt.net.au
Girl stuff in Cairns
Social Events, get togethers & chat.
Contact: Donna & Belinda 0427657350
Email: ribbons28@msn.com
JCU_ASKEW
All Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex or Queer identifying, curious, questioning students, staff & allies from James Cook University in Cairns are welcome to use this resource and contribute :)
JCU_ASKEW
UNITED AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA,
PROMOTING OF UNDERSTANDING & SAFETY
FOR GLBTIQ STUDENTS @ JCU CAIRNS
Education Officer for the Cairns Campus Student Association
Shapes Representative
AIT Founder
Active Radical
JCU_ASKEW the online forum for JCU GLBTIQ FAMILY & ALLIES
Julatten Ph: 0740941640
Website: http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/jcu_askew/
LGBT Police Liaison Officers
9 across the region.
Contact: Detective Inspector John Harris 0418 456 587
Magic
Visitors to Cairns are welcome to attend all MAGIC events.
Contact: James 0400 782 842 or Kevin 0409 581 188
Email: davij41@bigpond.com.au or ks.music@bigpond.com
MARS Group
Men affected by rape & sexual abuse.
Contact: Jason 0412 623 951
Pink Guide
Welcome; not just a word to us here at the Pink Guide, but a state of mind. Here you are welcome, no matter who you are or where you come from we have a place for you here and we want to make you feel at home.
Our website is dedicated to providing you with up to date information and current affairs as well as events, picture galleries, competitions and so much more.
And don’t forget: It would be a lonely planet without us!
Address: PO Box 6272 Cairns 4870
Contact: 07 4051 8887
Email: pink@pinkguide.com
Website: www.pinkguide.com
Positive Directions
This service provides emotional and practical support, care co-ordination and provision of access to existing services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Address: 17 Upward Street Cairns
Contact: (07) 40511028
QATSIHAP
Contact Brendan or Wilo
Contact: (07) 4035 6491
Qld Injectors Health Network Cairns
n/a
Contact: 0411 338 900
Queensland Association for Health Communities
Previously Queensland AIDS Council.
Health Officer - Kevin Scott, Brendan Leishman and Amanda Dean
QAHC Office Hours
Monday 8.30-4.30
Tuesday 8.30-4.30
Friday 12.30-4.30
Address: 290 Draper Street, Parramatta Park Queensland Association for Healthy Communities PO Box 12112 Cairns DC QLD 4870 Cairns 4870
Contact: Ph. (07) 4041 5451, Mob. 0407554470
Email: kscott@qahc.org.au
Schools Out
A gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth social support group.
(13-19 years).
Contact: (07) 40316179
State-wide GLBT info service
Including call line (
Contact: 1800 184 527
Website: www.glwa.org.au/
Statewide men's health info line
n/a
Contact: 1800 155 141
Trevor Fiske - Massage
Massage offers health benefits for both
mind and body. Massage can enhance
general health as well as relieving muscle
and joint pain.
Helps relieve mental stress
Reduces anxiety
Relives muscle tension
Improves circulation
Promotes a relaxed state
$60 per Hour
Health fund rebates available
Sports, remedial, Swedish, deep tissue,
trigger point therapy & stress managementFeel great in 60 min
Address: Suite4/55 McLeod St, Cairns City Cairns 4870
Contact: 0432572055
YETI
A local youth organisation.
Contact: (07) 4051 4927
Youth Link
A local youth organisation.
Contact: (07) 4031 6179
Website: http://www.youthlink.org.au/home