JOY Breakfast

7 Jul 2023

Why are we still discriminating when it comes to blood donation? No really… why?

Medicine, Science & Medicine, Society & Culture

It’s not new news that a long overdue look is needed into barriers for blood donation in this country, especially the way in which they stigmatize gay, bisexual and trans people who have sex with men and create a barrier for them to donate blood when there are increased calls for more donations being needed. 

Last month in a world first, the Therapeutic Goods Administration approved an application by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to remove all questions about sexual encounters from the plasma donor questionnaire, allowing GBT people to donate via a plasma pathway, but is this the win we have been waiting for? 

Rach and Dean are joined by Dr Sharon Dane, Postdoctoral researcher on JOY Breakfast; as they dive into what exactly this means, and to find out if there’s a better way forward.

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6 Dec 2023

How to mentally and emotionally navigate your way through the holiday season

Kids & Family, Self-Help, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

The holiday celebrations are fast approaching. For some, reuniting with the family members could sometimes be difficult. To help navigate through ...

6 Dec 2023

Australian Idol winner Royston Noell shares what’s next in his music journey

Arts, Music, Performing Arts

Earlier this year, Royston Noell won the 8th season of Australian Idol, and released the single ‘Invincible’. Now, Royston is back ...

5 Dec 2023

Werribee Zoo’s launches aromatic garden for animals.

Education, Local, Natural Sciences, Outdoor, Science & Medicine, Society & Culture

It's not just humans that enjoy really good smells. Animals do too. That's why Werribee Zoo has opened up its latest ...