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JOY Drive

20 Jun 2024

AMAQ calling for register to help save LGBTIQA+ lives

Health, LGBTIQA+ Community

AMAQ calling for register to help save LGBTIQA+ lives

If this podcast raises any issues or concerns for you, there’s a comprehensive list of support services at joy.org.au/support.

The Australian Medical Association of Queensland AMAQ is calling on the Queensland government to fund a suicide register of LGBTQIA+ people as part of next month’s budget.

The AMAQ has also called for LGBTQIA+ representation on the Australian Medical Council, which is responsible for setting competency standards for graduates.

Guest: Dr James Allen is a Brisbane based GP and is a member of the Australian Medical Association’s Queensland branch council.

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