What TasCAHRD does

TasCAHRD (legal name: Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases) is a Hobart-based registered charity and non-profit community health organization operating exclusively in Tasmania, Australia. It works with communities, health services, researchers, and government to reduce the rates of blood-borne viruses (HIV, hepatitis B and C) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the state. Its core service portfolio includes the Bloodwise education product (training sessions for organizations and community groups on HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs, and stigma reduction), direct case management and advocacy for individuals living with or at risk of BBVs, and a community outreach program targeting priority populations such as LGBTQIA+ individuals, people who inject drugs, migrants, youth, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The organization's media and digital assets include the quarterly Red Thread lifestyle magazine, Red Thread Studios (an audio-visual recording facility for community use), and Service Thread, an online directory connecting Tasmanians to local health, mental health, sexual health, social support, and advocacy services. TasCAHRD also operates dedicated HIV and Hepatitis Infolines and a needle and syringe program (NSP). The organization is governed by a board led by President Grahame Foster and Deputy President Robert Mallett, with CEO Cameron Brown managing operations alongside a small team of 1-10 staff.

TasCAHRD's business model is that of a grant-dependent non-profit: services are free to end users, and funding is derived from government sources (notably the Tasmanian Department of Health), donations, and potentially small contracted fees from organizational training. No commercial pricing, subscription model, or revenue is publicly disclosed. In November 2024, TasCAHRD engaged Leadership and Change Consultants to undertake an independent community consultation, with a strategic plan review scheduled for January 2026. The organization holds no patents, has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, and operates only within Tasmania with no stated geographic expansion plans.

Name

TasCAHRD

Legal name

Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases

Website

https://tascahrd.org.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TasCAHRD is a Hobart-based Tasmanian non-profit delivering blood-borne virus and STI education, case management, advocacy, and outreach to vulnerable populations including people living with HIV or hepatitis, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people who inject drugs, and Aboriginal communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Social Assistance (624), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Community health services
• HIV hepatitis support
• Sexual health education
• Harm reduction programs
• Non-profit health advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Hobart, Tasmania

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Not publicly disclosed: As a registered charity and non-profit health organisation, TasCAHRD likely operates through government grants, donations, and possibly membership fees, though specific revenue details are not publicly disclosed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TasCAHRD is a Tasmanian non-profit community health organisation that delivers free education, case management, advocacy, referrals and financial assistance to reduce the impact of blood-borne viruses (HIV, hepatitis B and C) and sexually transmitted infections. Its named offerings include the Bloodwise organisational education program, the Service Thread online directory of Tasmanian health services, Red Thread quarterly lifestyle magazine, Red Thread Studios audio-visual recording facility, and direct support services for at-risk populations including LGBTQIA+ people, people who inject drugs, youth, migrants and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Product overview

TasCAHRD is a non-profit health organization offering a portfolio of interconnected services focused on reducing blood-borne viruses (BBVs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Tasmania. The core educational product is Bloodwise, providing training sessions for organisations and community groups. The Service Thread serves as a digital directory connecting people to Tasmanian health and support services. Media offerings include Red Thread Magazine (quarterly publication) and Red Thread Studios (audio-visual recording). Support services encompass case management, advocacy, referrals, and financial assistance for those affected by HIV and hepatitis. The organisation also conducts community outreach to priority populations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bloodwise: Education product offering education sessions for organisations and community groups about HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs, and reducing the associated stigma and discrimination.
• Red Thread
• Red Thread Studios

Products and services

• Bloodwise An education program offering sessions for organisations and community groups about HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs and reducing the associated stigma and discrimination, aimed at improving health literacy across Tasmania.
• Service Thread An online directory connecting Tasmanian communities to local health services, mental health support, sexual health services, social support and advocacy organisations, searchable by service type and community.
• Red Thread Magazine A quarterly lifestyle magazine published by TasCAHRD covering topics related to health, community and wellbeing in Tasmania, distributed as part of community health education and awareness.
• Red Thread Studios An audio-visual recording studio operated by TasCAHRD, available for community use to produce health education and awareness content.
• Case Management and Support Services Direct support services for individuals living with or at risk of blood-borne viruses, providing case management, advocacy, referrals, financial assistance, and information about treatments, testing, transmission and prevention.
• Community Outreach Program Outreach services delivered in partnership with schools, colleges, community organisations and other institutions to provide support, knowledge and resources to young people, LGBTIQA+, people who inject drugs, migrants and other community groups across Tasmania.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of respondents said organisation met their expectations in key service areas

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Government (Tasmanian Department of Health and other agencies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTasCAHRD works with government agencies to reduce rates of BBVs and STIs and their impact in Tasmania. They coordinate responses and engage in public outreach, digital and print media, strategic partnerships, and advocacy as part of a coordinated national response.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ACON: ACON is a NSW-based community-led health organization specializing in HIV, sexual health, and LGBTQIA+ health. TasCAHRD operates the equivalent mandate for Tasmania, making ACON the closest functional peer in terms of services, target populations, and advocacy role.
• Western Australia AIDS Council: The WA AIDS Council delivers sexual health, BBV, and LGBTQIA+ programs in Western Australia. It mirrors TasCAHRD's integrated model of education, support, advocacy, and community outreach at a state-wide scale.
• Thorne Harbour Health: Thorne Harbour Health (formerly the Victorian AIDS Council) provides HIV, STI, and LGBTQIA+ health services across Victoria. It is directly comparable to TasCAHRD as a state-level peer organization delivering case management, education, and advocacy on the same disease areas.
• Queensland Council for LGBTI Health: Queensland's peak LGBTI health body delivers peer-based support, advocacy, and education. It shares TasCAHRD's focus on LGBTQIA+ inclusion, stigma reduction, and community-driven health service delivery.

Regional players

• Living Positive Victoria: Living Positive Victoria is a peer-led organization for people living with HIV. It shares TasCAHRD's case management, advocacy, and peer-support functions for people living with HIV but operates in Victoria rather than Tasmania.
• Hepatitis NSW: Hepatitis NSW delivers hepatitis information, support, and advocacy to NSW residents. It is directly comparable to TasCAHRD's hepatitis-facing work, including the Hepatitis Infoline, but operates in a different jurisdiction.

Broad incumbents

• Hepatitis Australia: Hepatitis Australia is the national peak body for hepatitis B and C, providing policy, advocacy, and national resource infrastructure. TasCAHRD delivers the on-the-ground Tasmanian counterpart of the work Hepatitis Australia coordinates nationally.
• AFAO (Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations): AFAO is the national federation for the HIV community response in Australia. State-level members such as TasCAHRD look to AFAO for national policy direction, making it a strategic and structural peer at the sector-wide level.

Emerging players

• Scarlet Alliance: Scarlet Alliance is the Australian Sex Workers Association, with intersecting harm reduction and sexual health mandates. It is comparable to TasCAHRD in the harm reduction and sexual health service space, though focused on a different primary population.

Others

• Tasmanian Department of Health: The Tasmanian Department of Health is TasCAHRD's primary government partner and a major funder. While not a direct competitor, it is the upstream system TasCAHRD plugs into for BBV/STI clinical services and policy implementation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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