The Sydney Swans and Australian Red Cross Lifeblood will theme Sydney’s Round 24 match of the AFL Premiership season as “Round 42”, to highlight that donated blood has a shelf life of just 42 days and remind Australians of the importance of blood donation this winter.
Premature babies at Royal Darwin Hospital now have access to donated human breast milk, with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood expanding its national milk service to support neonatal care in the Northern Territory.
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.
