Red Cross Maitland Donor Centre

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service has been responsible for the collection, processing and distribution of blood and blood products to the Australian community since 1929. The Blood Service is a division of the Red Cross, and subscribes fully to the humanitarian principles that are fundamental to that organisation.

Getting Involved

The largest operating division of Australian Red Cross, the Blood Service's donor community is built from a strong, ongoing community connection. It draws upon the spirit of volunteerism, from both blood donors and community members who assist at donation centres. We provide communities throughout Australia with access to donation facilities _ it is supported and sustained by the generosity of over 550,000 volunteer blood donors.

The acts of blood donation and volunteerism in and around donor centres support community spirit and social cohesion. Donors come to our centres to make a difference to others' lives. The voluntary, non-paid nature of blood donation is pivotal to this relationship and the wider community benefit derived from it.

More Information: http://www.donateblood.com.au