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Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

Lifeblood are here to help donors give life — and recipients get it. They work together, across the nation, with donors, communities and health providers. Their purpose? Life-giving donations for life-changing outcomes.

Lifeblood’s role goes beyond blood donation. They’re saving lives in all kinds of amazing ways. Whether it’s through organ matching and tissue typing, facilitating stem cell donation, breast milk donations or microbiota donations for clinical trials, they’re there for Australia.

Their clinical excellence, commitment to education and ongoing investment in research and development make them a team of experts who deliver safe, high-quality products time and time again.

Lifeblood is a division of the Australian Red Cross Society and subscribe fully to its humanitarian principles. However, they’re separate from the humanitarian arm of the Red Cross and blood operations are funded by Australian governments, not monetary donations.

How Australian Red Cross Lifeblood can help

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood supports Australian lives through life-giving donations for life-changing outcomes — it’s as simple as that.

Information line

  • To find out more about becoming a blood, breast milk or microbiota donor call 13 14 95 or visit lifeblood.com.au

Programs and apps

  • The free Donate blood app is the easiest way to manage blood donation appointments

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Last reviewed: September 2023

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Testing donated blood so it's safe| Lifeblood

Find out how donated blood is tested to maintain safety and manage the risk of any viruses inadvertently spread through blood donations.

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Lifeblood Teams | Lifeblood

Looking for a way to volunteer or be part of something bigger? Give blood as a team.

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What is plasma? | Lifeblood

Want to be able to help more people, more often? Give plasma.

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Pregnancy, anti–D and plasma | Lifeblood

Around 17% of Australian women who become pregnant need anti-D injections to keep their babies healthy, which can only be made from donated plasma.

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Blood | Lifeblood

Why donate blood? Let's break down the essentials about a blood donation, and why donating blood can make a difference.

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Malaria | Lifeblood

Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that affects humans. It’s caused by a plasmodium parasite and the severity of disease may vary based on the species of the plasmodium.

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Platelet disorders | Lifeblood

Platelet disorders lead to defects in primary haemostasis and occur as a result of a bone marrow disorders, immune system problems or as a side effect of certain medications.

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Use of group O RhD negative red cells | Lifeblood

Group O RhD negative red cells may be used in emergency situations until the patient’s blood group is known.

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Why donate breast milk | Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

See why donating breast milk is a really special thing to do.

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Donated breast milk for new parents | Lifeblood

If you’ve had a premature baby, check with your doctor if donated breast milk is an option. See how we can help.

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