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Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

Lifeblood are here for all Australians. And though their life-giving role started over 90 years ago with blood donations, today they support more people in more ways than ever before, from organ matching and tissue typing, to breast milk donations and microbiota donations.

They’re there for Australia. Not just with donations, but through clinical excellence, commitment to education and ongoing investment in research and development. They’re 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.

Donors are Australia’s lifeblood. They’re indispensable and inspirational. Without them, Lifeblood can’t deliver the services that are critical to the health of our nation.

How Australian Red Cross Lifeblood can help

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood supports Australian lives - through blood donation and transfusion, organ matching and tissue typing, donated breast milk and microbiota donations.

Information line

  • To find out more about becoming a blood donor, organ and tissue, breast milk or microbiota donor call 131 495

  • Or visit lifeblood.com.au

Programs and apps

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

Recommended links

Last reviewed: September 2022

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What is plasma? | Lifeblood

When you donate blood, you can help more people, more often, with a part of your blood called plasma. Find out why plasma is an absolute game-changer.

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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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Donate as a group | Lifeblood

Donate blood as a group with Lifeblood Teams.

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Pregnancy, anti–D and plasma | Lifeblood

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Coronavirus updates | Lifeblood

When it comes to donating blood, check out the latest coronavirus updates.

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Why donate breast milk | Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

If you're a breastfeeding mum with excess breast milk, talk to us at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. See how you can make a difference with donated breast milk at our milk bank.

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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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Organ and tissue donation | Lifeblood

Thought about being an organ donor? Find out the importance of organ and tissue donation, and how to donate.

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Why donate 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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Avoid a transfusion | Lifeblood

Options are always a good thing and there are times when transfusion isn’t the only answer or may not be necessary.

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