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Changes to blood and platelet donation rules
From Monday 20 April 2026, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is updating some of its blood and platelet donation rules...
Today is World Haemophilia Day
Discover why diagnosis is the first step to care, listen to Michelle's story, find Light it up Red locations and...
April 2026 Newsletter
World Haemophilia Day, Women Bleed Too survey, National Haemophilia, Steve on gene therapy for haemophilia, and more...
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Personal stories
Michelle – Her journey to diagnosis
Michelle first experienced bleeding symptoms, in the form of really flooding periods, at the age of 19. Nineteen years later...
VWD: Your voice matters – Sophie’s story
Sophie talks about being diagnosed with VWD in her 20s, pregnancy, and advocating for yourself and others...
Steve on gene therapy for haemophilia
Steve shares his experience having gene therapy for severe haemophilia A – and how it has changed his life...
Simoni and Javonte – growing up with a rare bleeding disorder
Simoni and Javonte chat about growing up with VWD type 3 and severe haemophilia...