Well Well Well

4 Aug 2022

Monkeypox Updates from the International AIDS Conference 2022

Health, Men's Health, Sexual Health

Jack and Cal discuss what the International AIDS Conference is, what previous conferences have focused on, and what’s new this year.

Cal was at AIDS 2022 in Montreal, and he talks about the significant focus that Monkeypox had at the event.

We also hear from AFAO’s Acting CEO Heath Paynter and Thorne Harbour Health’s CEO Simon Ruth on Australia’s response to Monkeypox.

Since this episode was recorded, 450,000 doses of the third-generation Jynneos (AKA Imvamune or Imvanex) Monkeypox Vaccine have been procured by the Federal Government.

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler’s media release says the first delivery of roughly 22,000 doses will arrive in the country later this week.

Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on HIV, COVID-19 and queer health & wellbeing.

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8 Jan 2026

Midsumma Preview: History Walks, Carnival and the Periodic Survey

Community, Festival, Midsumma, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC)

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2025 Year In Review

Thorne Harbour Health (VAC)

Jack, Jake and Thorne Harbour Health Events Coordinator Chiron Hooson walk through a whirlwind 2025. We revisit events from Midsumma Festival, ...

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LGBTIQ+ Holiday Wellbeing Strategies

Alcohol & Drug Harm Reduction, Community, Counselling and Therapeutic Groups, Health, Mental Health, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC)

Molly Boorman from Thorne Harbour Health unpacks holiday wellbeing for LGBTIQ+ folk, from family driven stress to managing alcohol and other ...