New blood donation eligibility rules take effect in Australia today, safely paving the way for gay and bisexual men and transgender people in long-term monogamous relationships to donate blood and platelets.
A new eye drop made from donated blood will provide a potentially life-changing treatment for those battling severe dry eye and other debilitating eye surface diseases.
Two of Australia’s most beloved artists, Tina Arena and Ngaiire, have come together with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to create a reimagined version of Sia’s hit song “Unstoppable”, highlighting the life-saving impact of Australia’s donors.
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood and the Sydney Swans kicked off their 2026 partnership with a team donation day at Moore Park HQ, uniting again to inspire fans nationwide to donate blood and plasma.
Australian lifestyle brand kikki.K has teamed up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to create a fresh new uniform collection, marking the first time the iconic stationery label has ventured into workwear for frontline teams.
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has thanked the Australian community for an extraordinary response in the wake of the Bondi tragedy, with close to 50,000 people donating blood or plasma in the past
The mother of a little boy whose life depends on plasma for an extremely rare bleeding disorder is urging Australians to donate, as demand for the liquid gold part of blood reaches record levels.
Legendary rock band Metallica is turning up the volume on blood donation, joining forces with Lifeblood during its upcoming Australian tour to celebrate the lifesaving power of blood and plasma donors.
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is urgently appealing for people to donate blood and help boost critical supplies. The urgent call follows record high demand for blood during winter, coupled with peak appointment cancellations and seasonally lower bookings
A new study published in the Australian Journal of General Practice highlights the crucial role of general practitioners in directing people with haemochromatosis to donate their blood for lifesaving purposes, rather than having it discarded at pathology services.
Two Melbourne men have cemented their names (and veins) among the most prolific blood and plasma donors in Australian history at Lifeblood’s Bundoora Donor Centre.
Lifeblood is calling on middle kids to become blood and plasma donors this National Middle Child Day (August 12), in its latest campaign to boost donor numbers amid record demand for blood and plasma.
People who have fully recovered from many cancers can now donate blood and plasma in Australia 12 months after finishing treatment under a rule change announced today by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
