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Snack Hacks: where to get free food when you’re a struggling student

February 26, 2019

Life as a uni student can be tough. Juggling work, studies and your social life (if you get to have one after the endless assignments) can be taxing, and let’s not even get started on the dreaded group presentations.

Red donation bag on red background showing O negative blood type.

Are you one of the 1 in 10?

February 15, 2019

Not feeling like your amazing self lately? Looking for that unique line to put in your Tinder/Instagram/LinkedIn bios so you can stand out from the rest? You might fit into one these cool groups, hopefully making you feel a bit more 10/10!

Easy habits you can pick up that are good for you and the world

February 13, 2019

If you’re already feeling overwhelmed by attempts to make some drastic improvements in 2019, we’ve got the answer for you. These habits you can easily adopt, and they’ll not only benefit you but also have a positive impact on the community. What more could you want for 2019?!

Man sitting in a chair, donating plasma with his wife standing to the side

Blood Donor, Lifesaver, Legend

February 1, 2019

Robert, who hails from Bermagui, drives more than 7 hours each fortnight to give blood plasma at Garran Blood Donor Centre, completing a 530km commute of up Clyde and down Brown Mountain.

2018 shout-outs and the battle of sausage rolls vs. party pies

January 23, 2019

It’s always good to reflect on the year that has been. You might have even seen our counter on social media showing that generous Australians donated more than 1,390,000 times in 2018. It’s an absolutely amazing effort, and it got us thinking about even more numbers.

The Do’s and Don'ts of Getting a Tattoo

December 19, 2018

Thinking about getting that Southern Cross back piece you’ve always dreamed of? Unlike your new artwork, your inability to donate after a tattoo is only temporary!

The recipe for perfect plasma

December 12, 2018

How much do you know about the important liquids in your body?

Close up photograph of yellow plasma bags

When All That’s Plasma Is Gold (or Not)

December 12, 2018

We all know blood is red. But did you know that its colour comes from your red blood cells, which actually make up less than half of your blood?

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Five Christmas Gifts You Don’t Need to Wrap

December 7, 2018

It’s the most wonderful time of year – decorations are getting pulled from the boxes, there are fruit mince pies to be devoured, and Mariah Carey’s Christmas album is back on top of the charts.

18 Ways Australians Use Plasma

November 14, 2018

You may have heard that to donate plasma is to unlock your blood’s full potential, but what does that really mean?

Christmas Gift Guide

The journey of milk

Five Tips to Calm First-Timer Nerves

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