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Childbirth is rarely easy. But for Anthea, it was traumatic.

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James Harrison - our favourite Guiness World Record holder

Sure, there are some impressive record holders throughout history, but how many of them can claim to have saved up to 2.4 million babies?

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2024 Stats and Snack Battle

How many litres of tomato sauce does a nation use when dressing their post-donation baked goods?

Ten years. Six surgeries. Three lives changed.

Steven had been on the transplant wait list for almost 10 years when he received the call. A compatible kidney had been found. What followed was a complex exchange process involving six surgeries, three donor kidneys and a new ground-breaking medical treatment.

Amira goes from strength to strength as the need for rare blood continues

It’s been over a year since Amira underwent a life-saving heart operation. Today, she’s back doing what she loves, spending time with family, playing with her children and enjoying life.

Microbiome product gets the green light from the TGA

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood’s life-changing donor stool product has received Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval for use in patients with a potentially life-threatening bowel i

25 September 2024

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Could donating be even more fun, together?

Whether it’s tackling everyday chores, embarking on new adventures, giving back to the community or blood donation, having a buddy by your side can make all the difference.

Shoba was the only stem cell match in the world

It was a simple email that launched Lifeblood nurse, Shoba, on the path to change a stranger’s life.

Looking for a reason to give blood? This couple has a few.

To help celebrate the launch of the Life Is The Reason campaign, we caught up with married couple and milestone donors, Amanda and Michael, to find out what motivates them.

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What’s behind Australia’s growing demand for blood donors?

Blood isn’t just for emergenciesWhen we think of donating blood, our minds usually jump to emergencies — like helping car crash victims or people underg

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From party pies to saving lives: the step-by-step guide to giving blood

Did you know a single blood donation only takes about 10 minutes and can save up to three lives? Find out how you can make a difference to those in need.

Think you can’t donate blood? Think again.

Almost half of all Australians believe they can’t donate blood. Let’s break down the biggest myths that could be holding them back.

When Kiani was diagnosed with leukaemia, blood donors were ready to help.

Olivia and Lee are in the fight of their lives to save their little girl. Thanks to an incredible medical team and countless blood donors, they’re starting to feel hope again.

For Paralympian Rachael Watson, plasma donations are liquid gold

While Paralympian Rachael Watson takes on the world, at home, an army of donors are rolling up their sleeves to provide the life-changing plasma that helps make it possible.

Olympian Brad Hore and Lifeblood team up to support a nation for blood donation

Lifeblood has teamed up with Olympian and Indigenous artist, Brad Hore to create a bandage that lets blood donors share their national pride.

18 July 2024

Michael Klim meets three imperfect blood donors

Michael Klim helps the guys from The Imperfects podcast make their first blood donation.

24 June 2024

The doctors of tomorrow saving lives today

Monash University Medical Undergraduates Society are working together to give life.

When it comes to saving lives, V/LINE donors are all aboard.

Despite being dispersed all over Victoria, these V/Line staff members are united by their dedication to saving lives.

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From Cord Blood to Microbiome; The evolution of “Rotary’s gift to the people of WA”

In 2005, an incredible 5,000 Rotarians embarked on a lifesaving campaign for the West Australian people.

An anti-D tale of maternal magic

Inspired by her mum, anti-D donor Robyn unwittingly became the hero of her own family when her daughter Hannah needed the treatment during pregnancy.

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Guess who’s back? Lifeblood Gifts is back!

In 2023, we ran our trial rewards program – Lifeblood Gifts – and gave out limited-edition Lifeblood merch to 92,000 of our delightful donors.

26 April 2024

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Volunteers smooth the way for donors: meet Caz and Mim

There’s plenty that goes on behind the scenes of every donation.

02 April 2024

What does blood donation have to do with gastroenterology?

There’s a common misconception that blood donations are only used to treat people in hospital emergency rooms, but there are many fields of medicine that rely on blood products.

28 March 2024

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Emma relies on blood donors to save lives

As a practice development nurse specialising in both surgery and haematology, Emma has seen the life-saving impact blood donors can have on the patients in her care.

28 March 2024

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How blood donors help paediatric nurses save little lives

As a paediatric care nurse, Abbey has seen first-hand what blood donations can do for a child in need. Discover how blood donors help her save lives every day.

28 March 2024

Faecal transplant capsules

An orally administered frozen liquid faecal microbiota for transplantation (FMT) capsule might be available for clinical trials sooner than first thought, thanks to a new partnership with&nbs

06 March 2024

Three transplants and a baby

Just before Christmas 2023, 31-year-old Kirsty Bryant welcomed her second baby Henry after becoming the first person in Australia to receive a uterus transplant, thanks to a team of incredibl

06 March 2024

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Blood donation myths, busted.

Easy to digest nuggets of donation information

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How you can make a meaningful difference in 2024

Feel good about yourself and give life; what could be a better resolution than that?

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Blood donors are standing up (while sitting down) for kids living with cancer

Classmates Piper and Tom, are just two of the 750 children diagnosed with cancer every year. Discover how blood donors are helping them (and hundreds like them) stand up to cancer.

22 January 2024

Where are they now? How blood donors helped Mason overcome cancer

When people meet Mason, they see a friend, heading out for a bike ride; an older brother showing his siblings the ropes; a devoted student, with near perfect attendance.

22 January 2024

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5 life-changing gift ideas

Tis the season for giving, but what to buy? If you’re struggling for ideas, Lifeblood has a few that are guaranteed to score you a spot on Santa’s good list. We’ll even wrap it for free!

30 November 2023

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