After many years of lobbying for change, the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has finally moved to gender-neutral assessments from April 20, expanding eligibility for more gay, bisexual and transgender donors. A long-overdue step toward a fairer system.
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New rules allow more gay and bisexual men to donate blood and plasma.
Eligibility is now based on individual risk rather than sexual orientation.
People in monogamous relationships can donate plasma without waiting.
Lifeblood states safety standards and testing protocols remain unchanged.
The change follows sim…
Without even realising it, your world sometimes gradually gets smaller: less walking, fewer days in the office, cancelling on friends. Watching plans disintegrate on the chat as friends struggle to settle on a date or place for a catch-up. You might start to feel a bit flat or disconnected. Subtle changes in habit and mood take hold. Could you be … lonely?
Here are some practical tips and strategies to help you manage your cash flow, reduce expenses, and navigate these economic challenges with confidence.
In recent years, the rising cost of living has become a harsh reality for many Australians. Many economies worldwide are facing challenges, and here in Australia, both the cost of living and interest rates have risen, with little sign of relief on the horizon.
Australia’s current inflation and economic challenges stem from a mix of surging global energy prices and ongoing supply chain disruptions. These pressures are compounded by inter…
This article is a lead on from: Breathwork. A Path to Healing & Connection. By taking the time to practise mindful breathing, you empower yourself to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and resilience. Remember, your breath is a powerful healer and guide, always available to support you in your journey.
Canberra Theatre came alive with the story of Julius Caesar, a world-renowned exploration of power, corruption, and betrayal. One of Shakespeare’s most well-known works, Julius Caesar is a story about ambition and the fine line between ambition and control. What happens when someone reaches for overwhelming power? In this production, a political response with plenty of bloodshed.
Flashback! The Hollywood film industry has always had a high percentage of gay and lesbian employees, drawn to the theatre as a world of creativity, open mindedness and experimentation. Yet the hypocrisy is that as gay as Hollywood was (and is), actors have had to pretend that it isn’t.
Into the Light is the debut poetry collection from Australian writer Daniela Koulikov, exploring themes of love, heartache, and self-acceptance. This collection is for anyone who has ever felt caught between who they are and who they thought they had to be.
CHROMATIC CIRCLE is a year-long, queer-led creative program offering monthly, arts-based sessions on Saturday afternoons. The program is designed to build community connection, visibility, and a sense of belonging for LGBTQIA+ people living in South Canberra. Each month, participants are invited to explore a different art form, facilitated by LGBTQIA+ artists, musicians, filmmakers, and creative producers.
Programmed by emerging artist Isaac Kozlovskis, each session is intentionally low-pressure, welcoming, and accessible to people of all ages, abilities, and levels of creative experience…
In a Canberra first, Free-Rain Theatre Company is presenting the internationally celebrated musical & Juliet in 2026. The production boldly asks: What if Juliet’s story didn’t end with Romeo?
