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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...
World Haemophilia Day

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...
HFV Camp 2026

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

Life with an extra challenge – Cassie and Noah’s story

Cassie talks about raising a young family with an extra challenge - her son Noah has haemophilia B...

Raising a child in bubblewrap – Sam and TJ’s story

Sam, mother to 7-year-old TJ, shares her story about raising a young son with type 2A VWD...
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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...
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VWD: Your voice matters – Sophie’s story

Sophie talks about being diagnosed with VWD in her 20s, pregnancy, and advocating for yourself and others...

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