Cairns Gay Men’s Directory
We've compiled this directory of organisations and services which are useful for gay men in Cairns. If you would like us to link to your website please contact us.
Social
BoyZout: A Social group for gay men of all ages in Cairns. David or Graham 4093 9492. info@boyzout.net www.boyzout.net
Cairns Rainbow Families: Same sex parents or caregivers interested in socialising. Call Rhonda 4041 5451 or rhonda1@live.com.au
Cairns Sunboys: Nude social group in Cairns www.sunboys.rainbownet.info cairns.sunboys@gmail.com Ph 4093 9492.
Country Network: provides contact and friendship for gay men and lesbians living in regional and more remote places in Australia. PO Box 172, Clifton Beach. Dave www.countrynetwork.com.au
Fruitloops: Cairns LGBT Business Networking Group. 1st Friday every month usually at OutFront Bar, 106 Sheridan St. Cairns. 5-8pm. Their calendar is updated on a regular basis and gives you a great overview of what is on in this area. Gigi www.fruitloops.net.au Ph: 0400 767 367.
GLWA/Gayline: Gay & Lesbian Welfare Association. A free LGBT telephone counselling service. Freecall 1800 187 527 between 7pm & 10pm Monday to Friday.
OUT!: Cairns only monthly LGBT dance party night. An LGBT Community organised event. 1st Saturday each month. The Facebook page (Out Cairns) is an efficient way of getting through to them. outcairns.org outincairns@hotmail.com
Out Loud: Cairns LGBT Choir. Mondays 5.30pm at Base Camp 290 Draper St. Cairns. Kevin Scott 4051 5451
Same Sex Dance Classes: Learn to dance in a fun, friendly LGBT environment: every Friday at Machan's Beach Community Hall from 7.30pm. Contact Nicky: 0437 300 006 or npaterso@une.edu.au
SSAY IT Youth Group: Social group for young people in Cairns. 100% confidential. A safe place to hang out with others. David - YETI 4051 4927 or John - YOUTH LINK 4031 6179 or david@yeti.net.au www.yeti.net.au
Tablelands Social Network: Yungaburra Brunch. Held monthly at Whistlestop Café Loulou 0400 708 682 or louisecross@inbox.com gaytablelands@inbox.com
YETI: Youth Empowerment Towards Independence 4/1 Winkworth St Bungalow: for ages 12-25 years. 100% confidential, Drop-in, support 4051 4927
YouthLink: 305 Severin St. Cairns. 4031 6169 Working with disadvantaged, homeless & at risk young people in Cairns. youthlink@youthlink.org.au
Health Services
24 hour Medical Centre: cnr Florence & Grafton Sts, Cairns. 4052 1119.
2 Spirits: promoting Healthy Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Communities. 290 Draper St. Cairns. 4041 5451. indcns@qahc.org.au
ATODS: Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Service. 31 Shields St. Cairns. 4050 3900
Doctors: LGBT friendly medical services in Cairns.
- Dr. Arden Dearden, Providing LGBT & general service. Earlville General Practice, 486 Mulgrave Road. 4054 3488.
- Dr Anthony Morice: Providing LGBT, HIV & general service. Mulgrave Road Medical Centre, 318 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt. 4044 0444
Dolls House: The Cairns Sexual Health Service, 381 Sheridan Street. Cairns North Community Health Precinct. Across the road from Tobruk Pool, up the stairs or use the lift. 4226 4769
Family Planning Queensland: Solander Centre, 182 Grafton St. Cairns. 4051 3788
Life Line: 188 Aumuller St, Cairns. 24 hour telephone counselling service. 13 11 14 or 4050 4955
Men’s Sexual Health Line: 1800 155 141 or www.men.org.au
Napwa: National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS. www.napwa.org.au
Positive Action Cairns: runs social events, provides advocacy for HIV members, and advice and support to all people in the region who are HIV positive. This Cairns regional community group was formed last year by local HIV positive people. 4051 5451 www.positiveactioncairnsnetau.net positiveactioncairns@hotmail.com
Positive Directions: Spiritus: Care service. 3b/151 Martyn St. Cairns. 4051 1028. www.positivedirections.org.au www.spiritus.org.au info@spiritus.org.au
QAHC: Queensland Association for Healthy Communities
4041 5451. www.qahc.org.au 290 Draper St. Cairns. Business hours Mon: Fri 9am-5pm.
QPP: Queensland Positive People. Freecall 1800 636 241 Brisbane. Jarran Heywood.
QuIHN: Queensland Injectors Health Network. Drop in day Monday 10-4pm 5/61 McLeod St. 4051 4742 www.quihn.org
Rainbow Counselling Service: Relationship Counselling Service for LGBT communities 125 Grafton Street, Cairns. 4041 6063 or 1300 364277 www.relationships.com.au
The Massage Guy: Hot Stones & Essential Oils. Colin 0438 756 150. 84 Lake St. Cairns. www.themassageguy.net.au colin@themassageguy.net.au
Under the Rainbow Counselling: compassionate, collaborative, effective, 129 Mulgrave Road, Cairns (Chrysalis Centre). John Bal 0409 426 585. www.narrativetherapy.com.au
USNQ Cairns: United Sex Workers of North Queensland. Providing support & information to NQ workers. Contact Liana 0413 571 394 or lianablush@gmail.com
Accommodation and Tourism
Boyz on the Beach: Kewarra Beach b'n'b 4055 6462 www.boyzonthebeach.com.au
Out Front: Gay Hotel, bar, café, 106 Sheridan St, Cairns. 4041 5859 outfronthotel.com.au info@outfronthotel.com.au
Skinny Dips: 18-24 James St. Cairns. Exclusively Gay Accommodation in Cairns. 4051 4644 enquiries@skinnydips.com.au www.skinnydips.com.au
The Pink Flamingo: Intimate, affordable, tropical resort. Port Douglas. 4099 6622 info@pinkflamingo.com.au www.pinkflamingo.com.au
Touring Cairns: 4WD Escapes: Emerald Creek. Private Charters welcome bob@touringcairns.com.au
Turtle Cove Resort & Spa: Absolute Beachfront Resort. Just before Port Douglas www.turtlecove.com Reservations/Enquiries 4059 1800 or from within Australia 1300 727 979. info@turtlecove.com
Other
Base Camp: LGBT Resource Centre. 290 Draper St. Cairns. 4041 5451. Drop in times Tuesday: Friday 10am: 3pm. Have a chat and a cuppa. Get latest magazines. Internet available. JP service.
Cairns Tropical Pride: The annual Cairns LGBT Pride Festival. Includes Street Parade, Community Awards Night, Dance Party, & Fair Day. www.cairnstropicalpride.com.au
Head Office CBD: Men’s Cruise Club. Located on the first floor of 42 McLeod Street just opposite to Cairns Central Shopping Centre above the hairdresser and a real estate agent. The sign on the building says Adult Shop Headoffice. 4031 3069 www.headofficecbd.com
PFLAG: Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. Contact Pam 0404 319 447 or pamtrevor@gmail.com www.pflagbrisbane.org.au/
QNews: Queensland gay magazine. qnews.com.au
Queensland Police LGBT Liaison Officer: Cairns. John Hartwell 4030 7000.
Yoga Classes: LGBT Yoga Group. Every Tuesday 5.30pm at Base Camp 290 Draper St, Cairns. 4041 5451. Teacher Gary Smith. Ring to book.
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