The ANZSBT AGM will be held on Friday 6th November 2020 at 12:00pm AEDT. This will be a virtual AGM. Only eligible members have been sent a registration link. If…

This may be of interest to members. “Blood Matters is pleased to present the annual Serious Transfusion Incident Report for 2018-19, available on the Blood Matters webpage https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/hospitals-and-health-services/patient-care/speciality-diagnostics-therapeutics/blood-matters/serious-transfusion-incidents This report…

This may be of interest to members: Undiagnosed anaemia is common in the surgical setting and is associated with increased perioperative morbidity and mortality. If it is uncorrected, it increases…

In the absence of BLOOD this year, ANZSBT has offered a webinar presented by Ms Trudi Verrall, Ms Penny O’Beid and Dr Beverleigh Quested. The webinar was about listening to…

The National Blood Authority (NBA) is pleased to advise that applications are now invited for Round 5 research grants under the National Blood Sector Research and Development Program. Applications for…

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has proudly partnered with the Canadian Blood Service to deliver an intensive training event for Australian registrars. Lifeblood is offering three modules starting this month (around…

This may be of interest to members. Please find here the fourth Serious Transfusion Incident Reporting (STIR) system Bulletin, to provide information on recent events and, if applicable, your individual…

This has been received from Blood Matters and would be of interest to members. Repeated blood sampling for laboratory testing can lead to iatrogenic anaemia. It is also known as…

Membership renewals are now due for the 2020-2021 year. To remain an eligible member and receive member benefits, members should renew before 30th June 2020. Please visit the Members Area…