What should I donate?
Your blood type matters
There are three kinds of donation: blood, plasma and platelets. Blood and plasma are the main ones. Platelets is a bit different: you need to have given plasma before to donate platelets. We’ll let you know if it’s right for you.
There are a few factors that make a difference to what you should donate on any given day. For starters, the supply of each goes up and down every day. We might ask you to donate something different when you come in, depending on supply levels.
Your blood type is also important. Some blood types can go to more patients, while other people have hidden power in their plasma.
Don’t know your blood type?
Book any donation, donate and we’ll let you know a few days later.
If you can’t make a certain type of donation for any reason, don’t worry. You’ll still change lives, whatever you give.
And if you can’t give? There are other ways to help.
Blood, plasma or platelets
If you're O+, you’re a real crowd pleaser. Donate whatever you like. Donate blood at lunchtime? Plasma on the weekend? It’s all good.
Blood or platelets
Your O- blood can be given to anyone, meaning you're always in demand. But especially during holidays.
Blood, plasma or platelets
A+ donors are high performers of the best kind. The kind who saves lives. We'd love to see you for any kind of donation.
Blood, plasma or platelets
Your A- blood and plasma can help almost anyone. We’ll see you soon for the donation that suits you. With snacks.
Plasma or blood
If you're B+, you can be positive that your plasma makes a difference.
Plasma or blood
You’re a rare find. A real gem. Whether you donate plasma or blood, you’re making a big impact.
Plasma or blood
AB+ donors are crowd-pleasers. Your plasma can be given to anyone. Everyone wants a piece of you.
Plasma or blood
The rarest of them all. AB- donors are powerful. Your plasma can be given to anyone. You’re a small but mighty group.
Australia needs a steady supply of donations, but the specific amounts of each kind change daily. Sometimes that may affect what we need you to donate too.
Even if you can’t make a certain kind of donation for health or other reasons, keep donating what you can. You're still changing lives!
