Lgbt australia

Australia lifts blood, plasma donation ban for gay men

"Australian lives will be saved by this overdue and important decision," said Rodney Croome - from the Let Us Offer campaign, which lobbied for the change.

Lifeblood's Chief Medical Officer, Jo Pink, called the changes a significant milestone.

"Blood shelter is and always will be our top priority, but we know the current donation rules have been very difficult for many people in the LGBTQIA+ community we know that they've contributed to the stigma faced by [them]," she said in a statement.

Previously, any men or transgender women who had sex with men in the previous three months were banned from donating blood or plasma, as were sex workers and women who contain sex with bisexual men.

Now, most people in a sexual relationship of six months or more with a single partner will be eligible to donate blood, regardless of their gender or sexuality.

Under the modern rules, Lifeblood will no longer question men if they had sex with men in the previous three months.

Instead, all donors will be asked if they have

ABS releases first ever estimates of LGBTI+ Australians

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LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to Australia

Interesting Cities to Visit in Australia

SYDNEY

Modern and sophisticated, Sydney is one of the best cities for tourists to visit. With gorgeous beaches and the Blue Mountains on the doorstep, there’s plenty to examine and discover. Highlights here include the Sydney Opera Residence, the Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach and of course the city’s culinary scene. 

MELBOURNE

With vintage shops and graffiti-covered backstreets, not to mention a superb coffee culture, Melbourne has earned its rep as Australia’s hipster capital. Highlights not to miss in Melbourne include the National Gallery of Victoria, the country’s oldest art gallery; The Queen Victoria Market for the foodie inside of everyone; and of course the street art, for which the city is famous.

GOLD COAST

Fun seekers see no further as Gold Coast is famous for surfing, rollercoasters and nightclubs. Be sure to also make moment for The Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre as well as Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, which is place to native species including koalas, kanga

Estimates and characteristics of LGBTI+ populations in Australia

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