Blood donors are our very own frontline team – you are absolutely essential to maintaining the health of all Australians. That’s why, to safeguard our blood supply, we encourage you to get vaccinated when you can.
During devastating bushfires, a global pandemic and everything else in between, our donors continued to give up their valuable time and come into our donor centres to give the gift of life in 2020.
Our team in Queensland's Maroochydore Donor Centre celebrated a very special milestone when champion donor Geoff Blogg rolled up his sleeves for the 800th time.
Geoff is the top blood donor in Queensland and the second highest active donor in the nation.
Giving gifts has taken on new meaning in 2020. Priorities and habits may have shifted, appetites have changed, and gift-giving might look a little different as we wind up this year.
Have you ever wondered what happens to breast milk that’s donated to Lifeblood? Before these generous donations are used to feed the tiniest Australians, we process and test the milk to make sure it’s as safe as can be for vulnerable babies.
First of all, good on you for making an appointment to give life! That’s a commitment worth celebrating, and we’re so excited to meet you, you’re obviously a top-notch person.
Every time two-and-a-half year-old Ellie reaches a new milestone, her parents know it's thanks to another family. That's because when she was just shy of 15 months old, Ellie received a heart transplant.
