Australian Red Cross Lifeblood in the news

From April 2026, blood donation eligibility in Australia will use gender-neutral sexual activity questions, allowing more LGBTQIA+ individuals to donate safely.

Lifeblood uses donor blood and research to improve donation experiences, develop innovative blood products, and conduct large-scale health studies.

O positive blood, the most common type in Australia, is crucial in emergencies as it can be given to 84% of patients and is often used when blood type is unknown.

After the Bondi tragedy, Lifeblood saw an unprecedented surge in blood donations and community support, deeply impacting staff and donors alike.

Mothers donate milk mainly to help premature babies, motivated by knowledge, convenience, and trust, while ongoing efforts aim to raise awareness and ease donation barriers.

Frozen blood platelets have been proven safe and effective, extending their shelf life from one week to two years, improving transfusion options especially in remote and military settings.

Toowoomba residents are urged to donate blood in 2026 following a rise in donations last year.

Blood Watch supports quality and safe blood transfusion practices in NSW through partnerships and patient resources.

Jake Floros, an ACT cricketer who survived a severe infection with blood transfusions, now helps promote blood donation through partnerships with Cricket ACT and Red Cross Lifeblood.

Jake Floros, an ACT cricketer who survived a severe infection through blood transfusions, now promotes blood donation with Cricket ACT and Red Cross Lifeblood.

Thousands are donating blood in Melbourne during the festive season to meet increased hospital demand and support patient care.

Blood donations in Australia surged after the Bondi terror attack, but the Red Cross urges ongoing donations to maintain supply for patients needing transfusions.

Over 50,000 blood donations were made in Australia after the Bondi attack, but only 3% of Australians donate and demand remains high.

After the Bondi tragedy, over 100,000 Australians donated blood and plasma, demonstrating national unity and the vital role of donations in healthcare.

Following the Bondi tragedy, blood donations surged with nearly 50,000 donors in a week, but Lifeblood stresses the ongoing need for steady donations, especially during the holiday season.

Following the Bondi tragedy, nearly 50,000 donated blood with Lifeblood urging continued donations to meet rising demand, especially for platelets during the holiday season.

Blood donations surged nationally after the Bondi attack, but regional donors face long waits and travel due to limited facilities.

Australians set blood donation records responding to the Bondi Beach attack, with urgent calls for O-negative blood and ongoing donation needs.

Australians responded to the Bondi Beach terror attack by donating blood in record numbers, with over 7,800 donations in a single day to support victims.

The Bondi attack led to urgent calls for blood donations, especially type O-negative, with donors urged to book appointments and check eligibility to support hospitals in NSW.