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Blood, plasma and platelets

Discover how your blood can save lives. With three blood donations needed every minute, you could make a difference today.

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Not everyone can change little lives. Donated breast milk can make a big difference and help babies through that critical time.

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In Perth, we collect microbiota which can be used to treat serious gut conditions. That's right - we're talking about poo!

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Donated breast milk now supporting Northern Territory’s most vulnerable babies

Premature babies at Royal Darwin Hospital now have access to donated human breast milk, with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood expanding its national milk service to support neonatal care in the Northern Territory.

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How you and your pet can become ultimate lifesavers

A behind-the-scenes look at how compassion crosses species boundaries, and how you (and your furry best friend) can both save lives.

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From one order to nationwide impact

Lifeblood's milk program now supports some of Australia’s most vulnerable patients across every state and territory.

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