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Eligibility
See if you're eligible to donate blood today, or find answers to frequently asked questions.
Making your donation
Discover how you can give blood, plasma or platelets, and book your next donation.
Find a donor centre
There are donor centres all across the country. Find one that's closest to you.
Learn about blood
Know the fine details about blood, plasma and platelets.
Blood testing and safety
Australia has one of the safest blood supplies in the world. Find out what we test, and how.
Donate as a group
Donate blood as a group with Lifeblood Teams.
Check your eligibility
See if you can donate blood today.
Prepare and after care
Other ways to help
Can't donate blood, or looking to give a little bit extra? Check out the many ways you can give life.
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Milk
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Eligibility
See if you’re able to donate breast milk.
Information for parents
Learn what it means to be prescribed donated breast milk for your newborn.
Safety
Discover all the ways we look at safety when it comes to donating breast milk.
Your donation guide
Donating breast milk is really unique. Learn how it works with our donation guide.
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Our research
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Meet our researchers
We're driven by curiosity to research the journey of blood, milk and beyond.
Our program
There's more to blood donation than you might expect — and we research every part of it.
Our strategy
See how trials, studies and ideas all take careful planning to bring to life.
Our training
See how we collaborate with other organisations and train upcoming blood researchers.
Latest research news
See news and stories from the world of research.
Patients
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Reasons for transfusion
See the reasons why you might need a transfusion, including anaemia.
Receiving a transfusion
Know what to expect and what to ask before you get your transfusion.
Types of transfusion
See how red cells, platelets and plasma treat different conditions.
Avoid a transfusion
Sometimes, avoiding a transfusion is the best way forward. Find out why.
Blood for transfusion
See how blood passes through our processing centres and labs, to you.
Further resources
Check out these handy resources for more about transfusion and safety.
Matching blood groups
Iron deficiency
While iron deficiency can be treated with supplements, on rare occasions a transfusion may be required.
Anaemia
When anaemia gets severe, a transfusion of red cells may help your low red blood cell count and haemoglobin.
Health professionals
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Products
Including red cells, platelets, plasma and more.
Testing
Lifeblood has strict guidelines and standard operating procedures for tests.
Clinical practice
For safe, appropriate and effective clinical transfusion practice.
Inventory management
Activities associated with ordering, storing, handling and issuing of blood products.
Learn
Education events and resources to support safe transfusion practice for health professionals.
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Medical Services provides 24hr coverage and access to specialist advice for health professionals.
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Pinkenba Mobile Donor Centre
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Qantas Engineering, Hangar 3, 550 Main Myrtletown Rd, Pinkenba QLD 4008
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Open hours
Monday 28 February - 10am to 5pm
Tuesday 1 March - 10am to 4pm
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Getting here
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Qantas Engineering, Hangar 3, 550 Main Myrtletown Rd, Pinkenba QLD 4008
-27.403526, 153.125498
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