- Australia has one of the safest blood supply systems in the world.
- You can donate whole blood every 12 weeks.
- O negative blood is universal and can be given to anyone.
- Plasma and platelet donations can be made every 2 weeks.
- Every whole blood donation can save 3 lives.
- 1 in 3 people will need blood. Only 1 in 30 gives blood.
- Australia needs over 27,000 blood donations every week.
- 470mL of blood is collected when you give whole blood.
- Within 24-48 hours of giving blood, your blood volume is completely restored.
- Giving blood only takes about an hour.
- Plasma donations can be used to make 17 different products.
- Red blood cells have a shelf life of 42 days.
- 34% of donated blood goes towards helping cancer patients.
- You can start giving blood at 16.
- The blood service has been collecting blood for over 80 years.
- Many donor centres have a courtesy bus.
- You can donate double platelets – helping twice as many people.
- Platelets have a shelf life of only 5 days.
All about blood
Did you know:
- 1 in 3 people will need blood?
- Only 1 in 30 people currently give blood?
If you, or one of your loved ones, have ever needed blood, you already know how important it is.
Many people are alive today because of Australia's generous and voluntary, unpaid blood donors who give blood each week to help those in need.
It's one of those things that we just expect to be there for us, but only a very small proportion of people donate.
People who give blood are united by their generosity and the desire to give something back to the community.
Call us now on 13 14 95 or book an appointment online.