Ten key steps to giving blood
- Check your eligibility. Click here to take the online quiz.
- Find a donor centre.
- Make an appointment.
- Arrive for your appointment.
- Complete a Donor Questionnaire.
- Talk to a Blood Service staff member.
- Make your donation.
- After giving blood, you’ll be given something to eat and drink.
What age do you stop giving blood?
In general, as long as you are fit and healthy, weigh over 7 stone 12 lbs (50kg) and are aged between 17 and 66 (up to 70 if you have given blood before) you should be able to give blood. If you are over 70, you need to have given blood in the last two years to continue donating.
How many Red Cross locations are there in Australia?
We have offices and staff working in 181 locations around the country, and hundreds of branches representing and supporting Red Cross.
Who can give blood in Victoria?
Most of this is used to help people with medical conditions that require blood or blood products regularly. Healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 75 years that meet donation eligibility criteria may be able to donate to Lifeblood. Donations are also needed for important medical research.
When can you help the Canadian Red Cross?
You can help when help is most needed. Give to the Red Cross. Choose how you would like to Donate to the Canadian Red Cross.
Why is it important to donate blood?
Donating Blood Makes a Big Difference in the Lives of Others. Donating Blood Makes a Big Difference in the Lives of Others. Help save lives. Healthy donors are encouraged to book an appointment.
Why should you donate blood during Hurricane Dorian?
There is an urgent need for blood donations as Hurricane Dorian has forced blood drive cancellations in impacted areas. Your blood or financial donation enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to, and help people recover from disaster.
