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
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Blood and blood products in Australia
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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.
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