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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 51 MIN

Changes to blood donation eligibility

from The Conversation Hour · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

More people can donate blood from today, as eligibility has expanded to include gay and bisexual men and also transgender people. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk what the change means to the LGBTQIA+ community, plus what change will mean in bolstering the reserve.Also in this edition, have you found yourself walking more during the fuel crisis? We talk how to find the backpack to support spine health. As term two kicks off we learn where things are at with the teacher industrial action. Plus, just how sustainable is vegan leather?

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