Nearly 60% of the population can donate.

Can you? Let’s find out.

See yourself in this list? You can donate.

I have tattoos

You can donate plasma right after getting a tattoo, as long as it was done at a licensed parlour in Australia. For blood donations? Give it a week.

I’m a smoker

Yep, you can donate even if you smoke or vape.

I take common medications

Take the pill, antidepressants or any other medications? We can still take your blood.

Find out more here

I’ve recently travelled overseas

Yes, you can be a jet-setter and life-saver! If you’ve travelled in the past months, you can still donate.

Use our travel quiz to learn more

I lived in the UK

Blood donors from the UK are A-OK. If you lived in the United Kingdom for over six months between 1980 and 1996, you can now give blood in Australia.

I don’t think I’m fit enough

The only heavy lifting you’ll be doing is saving lives. And you get to sit back and scroll while you do it too.

Nearly 60% of people can donate.

But only 3% do. Be one of the special few.

Check your eligibility

Not sure if you can? We check when you register.

Knowing is a just few clicks away.

Become a donor

2 mins to book, 10 mins in the donation chair.

It’s easier (and quicker) than you think.

Find your nearest donor centre

Think you can’t donate blood? Think again.

Almost half of all Australians believe they can’t donate blood. Let’s break down the biggest myths that could be holding them back.

Diet, fitness and saving lives

Worried a little too much takeaway or time on the couch could stop you from donating blood? Don’t be! Lifestyle factors have a lot less impact on your ability to give blood than you think.

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Still have questions?

Get answers, from asthma to vCJD, travel destinations to recent vaccinations.

See frequently asked questions

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