You don't need to be able to fly to be someone's hero

Did you know that one in three Australian's are going to need blood donations at same stage of their life?  It's a good thing that Australia has just been named the most generous country when it comes to donating blood, but there is still a short fall in donations with only 1 in 30 people donating.





Who needs your blood?

34% will be used by Cancer patients
19% Other causes of anaemia
18% surgical patients including, heart surgery & burn victims
13% other medical conditions including heart, stomach and kidney disease
10% orthapaedic patients including fractures and joint replacements
4% obstetrics including pregnant women, new mothers and young children
2% trauma patients including road accidents

Other blood components such as plasma and platelets are also vital. Plasma is used in bleeding patients and for children and adults with immune disorders and also to prevent some complications of pregnancy.  Platelets are used to manage bleeding in surgical patients and cancer patients.




Whether your type is A, B, O or AB, your blood is a match for someone in need.  Please become a donor today - your just the type to be a hero in somebody's life!

To become a blood donor click here