Truth
Truth is defined as evidence that is grounded in lived reality.
Travail À Faire — work to do
We centre
the margins.
We address
the gaps.
TAF Collective CIC is a community interest company developing accessible, culturally relevant and innovative approaches to health promotion and communication — for racially minoritised, LGBTQ+, migrant and underserved communities.
Health EquityHIV PreventionSexual WellbeingCommunity EngagementCulturally Competent PracticeLived ExperienceHealth EquityHIV PreventionSexual WellbeingCommunity EngagementCulturally Competent PracticeLived Experience
Introduction
Why we exist
Despite advances in public health, many communities continue to experience unequal access to healthcare. Structural inequity, stigma, discrimination and insufficient culturally competent communication drive health disparities.
Individuals facing overlapping challenges of race, sexuality, migration, identity and stigma often navigate systems that do not reflect their experiences. These barriers limit access to care and reinforce broader health and social inequalities.
TAF Collective CIC was founded to address these challenges — guided by the values of Truth, Authenticity and Freedom in how we create, collaborate and engage.
About the collectiveAuthenticity
Authenticity is to exist wholly and without fragmentation.
Freedom
Freedom is the capacity to exist fully without justification.
The Work
Interdisciplinary, culturally competent, community-centred
Health Communication
Accessible, innovative and culturally resonant communication that improves awareness, representation, health literacy and engagement.
HIV Prevention & Sexual Wellbeing
Community-centred approaches to prevention, stigma reduction and equitable access — centring pleasure, empowerment and informed choice.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Supporting emotional, physical and mental wellbeing through collective healing, connection, and trauma- and culture-informed approaches.
Health Equity
Addressing disparities in access, awareness, research, uptake and representation through inclusive and culturally competent approaches.
Research & Development
Integrating psychology, lived experience and community insight to inform research, strategy and policy.
Community Engagement
Interactive, community-centred approaches that promote dialogue, with communities actively shaping and informing the work.
Current Focus
Working towards zero new HIV transmissions
We integrate creativity, culture, psychology, scientific evidence and lived experience to transform how communities experience health, wellbeing, communication and care.
See our current focus