Who Can Give
Most people are able to give blood if they:
are fit, healthy and not suffering from a cold, flu or other illness at the time of donation or in the previous 7 days
are aged between 16-70 years (in QLD and WA 16-17 year olds require parental consent)
weigh more than 45kg
drink up in the 24 hours before donation, especially in warm weather and have at least 3 good-sized glasses of water/juice in the 3 hours before donating.
eat something in the 3 hours before donating
bring at least one form of photo identification ID.