Blood Donors Urgently Needed: Cyclone Alfred

Blood donors are urgently needed, as Cyclone Alfred hits supplies.

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Blood donors are urgently needed across Australia, as the impact of Cyclone Alfred in QLD and Northern NSW leads to a shortfall of more than 1000 blood and plasma donations a day.

22 Australian Red Cross Lifeblood donor centres across QLD and Northern NSW have been forced to close due to the cyclone.

The safety of donors and staff is Lifeblood’s highest priority.

“We do not want anyone putting themselves in danger during this weather event,” said Executive Director of Donor Experience, Cath Stone.

The impact is already being felt nationwide.

22 Australian Red Cross Lifeblood donor centres across QLD and Northern NSW have closed due to the cyclone.

“We are calling on people in other parts of the country to step up and book a donation so we can make up this shortfall,” she said.

“Blood is a critical resource and there are patients across Australia, including in impacted areas, who are reliant on blood and plasma donations.”

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She said additional blood supplies were pre-emptively sent to hospitals in affected areas to counter any possible impact on blood delivery services with further stocks sent from unaffected states.

“We’ve been working closely with hospitals this week to ensure they had enough stock before the cyclone arrived.

The impact is already being felt nationwide.

“We’re a national organisation and can move blood around as needed, but we can’t replenish stocks without people donating.

“There may be people out there thinking, ‘How can I help?’

“Donating blood ensures that patients in these communities get the medical treatment they need,” Cath added.

Lifeblood will continue to monitor the situation in Queensland.

The safety of donors and staff remains the priority while working to get donor centres back up and running.

To book a donation call 13 14 95, visit lifeblood.com.au or download the Donate Blood App.

“We know people’s routines are going to be impacted for some time, so we again ask people in other parts of the country to roll up their sleeves and help make up the donations we’ve lost this week in Queensland,” she said.

“Lifeblood’s thoughts are with everyone affected by the flooding.”

To book a donation call 13 14 95, visit lifeblood.com.au or download the Donate Blood App.

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