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Urgent call for O and A blood donors this Easter
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is urgently calling on people with type O and A blood to donate as reserves face significant pressure this Easter.
31 March 2026
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Australian blood donors deliver new hope for those battling debilitating dry eye disease
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.
03 March 2026
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Tina Arena and Ngaiire join forces on a song made possible by donors
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.
03 March 2026
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New Sydney Swans CEO kicks off 2026 season with first life-saving blood donation
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.
01 March 2026
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kikki.K creates fresh new look for Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
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.
25 February 2026
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Sexual activity rules for blood donation to change from April
More Australians will soon become eligible to donate blood under new sexual activity rules confirmed by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood today.
03 February 2026
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Lifeblood donor centres reflect on the surge of support after the Bondi tragedy
A month after the Bondi tragedy, our donor centre team reflect on the extraordinary response they witnessed. The surge of donors left a lasting impression, reminding staff of the compassion and resilience of the community in the face of tragedy.
29 January 2026
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Thank you, Australia
A message of thanks from Lifeblood CEO, Stephen Cornelissen
23 December 2025
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Thousands donate blood for Bondi, as Lifeblood urges donors to keep appointments
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
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Lifeblood wraps up the most precious gift this Christmas
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is reminding Aussies that the most precious gift they can give this Christmas is a life-saving blood donation.
10 December 2025
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