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With demand for blood at a 12-year-high and Australia experiencing record demand for plasma, the Sydney Swans are joining Australian Red Cross Lifeblood in asking supporters, and footy fans more br
11 April 2025
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Australian Red Cross Lifeblood urgently needs an additional 6000 people to donate blood this week to replenish supplies depleted by ex-Cyclone Alfred.
10 March 2025
Blood donors are urgently needed nationwide as the impact of Cyclone Alfred in Queensland leads to a shortfall of more than 1,000 blood and plasma donations a day.
05 March 2025
The world’s most prolific blood and plasma donor, James Harrison OAM, has passed away aged 88.
01 March 2025
Many countries regularly experience blood shortages including plasma (the liquid gold part of blood), Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is the first in the world to allow people with an inherited iron
19 February 2025
Recognised for his leadership as Chief Medical Officer during the Australian Government’s initial national COVID-19 response, Prof Murphy AC brings a wealth of experience to Lifeblood and will also
04 February 2025
Lifeblood has issued an urgent call for blood donors this week after a record number of planned blood donations were cancelled last week, putting pressure on blood supplies.
07 January 2025
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