InBrief

The� Australian Red Cross Blood Service is in desperate need for healthy people to give blood. To increase the convenience of donating blood the Australian Red Cross Blood Service has opened a blood donor centre at 20 Elizabeth Street (near Channel Seven).

Members of the Bar are invited to take up the challenge and donate today. Blood donation is completely safe and won't take much time out of your busy working day. If you are time conscious please ensure you make an appointment; it's also best to avoid lunch times.

Pick up your Donor Questionnaire Form from donor reception. The form includes time sensitive information so please ensure it is filled out on the on the day of your donation.

Make a booking today at the Elizabeth St Donor Centre by calling 13 14 95 or visiting the donor centre reception. If you are interested in coordinating a group (chambers) donation please email Amy on ahunt@arcbs.redcross.org.au.

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service needs to collect 21,000 blood donations per week just to ensure there are adequate supplies of blood for those who need it.� Whilst only one in 30 of the Australian population currently donate, around one in three will require donated blood or blood products at some stage in their lifetime.�

Collection hours - whole blood and apheresis

Whole Blood Monday 7.00am - 2.30pm� Tuesday 7.00am - 3.00pm� Wednesday 7.00am - 3.00pm� Thursday 12.00am - 7.00pm� Friday 7.00am - 2.30pm� Saturday 8.00am - 3.00pm 1st Saturday of the month

5 December�2008