Blood, plasma and platelets

Your blood, plasma and platelets can save lives. From how it works to who needs it, there's a lot to learn about donation.

A change for life

Gay and bisexual men and more trans people in long-term monogamous relationships can now give blood or plasma.

See if you are eligible to donate blood, plasma or platelets today, or find answers to frequently asked questions.

Check your eligibility

Discover how you can give blood, plasma or platelets, and book your next donation.

Know how to donate

There are donor centres all across the country. Find one that's closest to you.

Find a donor centre

Know the fine details about blood, like what’s in it, who needs it, and where it goes after you give it.

See the details

Want to be able to help more people, more often? The answer is plasma.

Learn about plasma

Be part of our group donation program, Lifeblood Teams. It’s about friendship, community and making a bigger difference together.

Join Lifeblood Teams