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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 20 MIN

Why blood donation is the last true act of altruism

from Life Matters - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Every day, thousands of Australians rely on blood transfusions to not just survive, but to live a normal life.And while it's estimated one in three of us will need blood or blood products in our lifetime, only one in 30 donates. So how can we encourage more eligible donors to sign up and give the gift of life?

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