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Blood and blood products

Blood and blood products save lives and improve the health of patients. About 1 in 3 Australians will need blood or blood products in their lifetime. Learn about blood and blood products in Australia.

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  • About blood and blood products

    Learn about blood and blood products and why they're important.
  • Blood and blood products in Australia

    Read statistics about blood and blood products in Australia.
  • What we’re doing

    Find out what we're doing to make sure we have a safe and secure blood supply.
  • Blood and bone marrow donation

    See how we’re supporting bone marrow treatment, including helping patients find international donors.
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Did you know

1 in 3 people

will need blood or blood products in their lifetime

1 donation

of blood can save 3 lives

29,000

is the number of blood donations we need each week

View blood and blood products statistics

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