Far North Queensland has its own LGBT Resource Centre in Cairns called ‘Base Camp’ for the use of community members and groups. It is situated at 290 Draper Street, just a few minutes’ walk from Cairns Central Shopping Centre, under the pointed green roof right next door to Bob Jane T Mart.

‘Base Camp’ offers a large training room available for the community to hold meetings and workshops, and a smaller room for interviews etc.  Computers, a photocopier and other office equipment are available for community groups and individuals to use.  There is a small but growing library of gay reading, videos and CDs for both boys and girls. A full kitchen is available to cater for centre functions, and a spacious outdoor carpark area is suitable for community group barbecues.

·         The LGBT choir practices on Mondays from 5pm. Enquiries welcome.

·         A number of LGBTI health and support groups meet regularly.

The centre caters for the health and well-being of the LGBT community. If you live in, or are visiting Cairns, you are welcome to drop in Tuesday - Friday between 10am and 3pm for information, a cuppa and chat, pick up the latest magazines, use the computer or just relax.  Base Camp also publishes ‘CULTURE’, the local bi-monthly community magazine. A Justice of the Peace (JP) service is also available by appointment.

Healthy Communities (QAHC) offices are also situated in the same building and are staffed by two full time Health Promotion Officers covering the area from Mackay to Cairns and two Indigenous Project Workers covering an area from Mackay to the Torres Strait Islands. There is also a receptionist and a number of volunteers. A Qld Positive People (QPP) officer also shares the offices.

‘Base Camp’ hours are:

Mondays: Appointments only. No drop in visitors.
Tuesday – Friday: 10:00am – 3:00pm, but appointments are preferred if you need to see a Health Promotion Officer. Volunteers are invited on
Tuesday mornings from 10am – noon to for a social cuppa and chat and to give a hand if required for condom packing etc.

To be on our email list to receive updates of social and educational information on upcoming events in NQ please email mollyq@qahc.org.au

 

PHONE 07 40415451  FAX 07 40416092  EMAIL  cns@qahc.org.au