""The change is part of Australian Red Cross Lifeblood's ongoing work to make donation more inclusive while maintaining the safety of donated blood.""
""These latest changes mean many gay and bisexual men and transgender people in long-term, monogamous relationships will become eligible to donate blood or platelets.""
""Men will no longer be asked if they've had sex with men in the pre-donation questionnaire, regardless of sexual orientation.""
The Australian Red Cross has announced that gay and bisexual men and transgender Australians who have sex with men can now donate blood under the same rules as straight individuals. All donors will answer the same sexual activity questions in the pre-donation questionnaire. This change is expected to result in an estimated 20,000 additional blood donations annually. The new rules align the eligibility criteria for LGBTQIA+ individuals in monogamous relationships with those for straight Australians, enhancing inclusivity while ensuring blood safety.
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