ABOUT US
Who are we ?
Let Us Give is a campaign to lift the current ban on blood donation by gay men, bisexual men, transgender women and some non-binary people who have sex with men.
Instead, we seek a new policy that screens all donors for their individual sexual safety.
Our goal is to save the lives of our fellow Australians through ensuring a greater supply of safe blood.
We also seek equality in blood donation by ensuring all potential donors are asked the same questions regarding sexual safety and are not discriminated against on the basis of the gender of their sexual partner.
Let us Give is auspiced by LGBTIQA+ advocacy organisation Just.Equal Australia.
OUR TEAM
ANDREW BADCOCK
Andrew is a board member of Equality Tasmania with a strong interest in blood equality.
LEO BIENEMAN
Leo is an LGBTIQA+ community member who is passionate about reforming Australia's antiquated blood donation policies.
THOMAS BUXEREAU
Thomas is an LGBTIQA+ community member seeking reform of Australia's blood donor policies to ensure there is more safe blood.
RODNEY CROOME AM
Rodney is a long-time advocate for equality in blood donation and is a board member of Just.Equal Australia.
DR SHARON DANE
Sharon is a social science researcher and a board member of Just.Equal Australia.
BENJAMIN DUDMAN
Benjamin has advocated on a number of LGBTIQA+ issues including blood donation.
SALLY GOLDNER AM
Sally is an advisor to Just.Equal Australia and a long-time advocate for trans, gender diverse and bi+ Australians.
BILL RUTKIN OAM
Bill is a former President of the Queensland AIDS Council and a board member of Just.Equal Australia
