Eligibility

Find out if you are eligible to donate blood, plasma or platelets today, or find answers to our most frequently asked questions about donating.

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Browse through frequently asked questions, like how donation is affected by medication, tattoos, travel, and more.

Find your answer

Couldn’t find what you were looking for in our FAQs? That’s OK — our team can help. Just get in touch.

You might wonder why we ask a lot of questions when it comes to donating. It's about safety: for you and the person receiving your donation.

See testing and safety

Let's take a closer look at some of the common reasons why you might not be able to donate straight away:

Is there any sexual activity that affects my ability to donate?

Find out how

If you’ve travelled or lived overseas, check to make sure that you can donate.

Take the travel quiz

Had the COVID-19 vaccine, or planning to soon? You can donate 3 days later.

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If you're eligible to give blood or plasma, it's time to lock in your donation! Let's start by checking availability at your nearest donor centre.

Find your nearest donor centre, whether you’re home or away.