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- Blood Matters online education
- Victorian Immunohaematology Discussion Group (VIDG)
- International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT)
- Australian and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion (ANZSBT) and Blood Conference
- Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Transfusion Courses
- National Immunohaematology Continuing Education (NICE)
- Blood Safe eLearning Australia
Blood Matters online education
Blood Matters online events are a regular fixture in our education calendar, continuing to support scientists and our multidisciplinary network of transfusion professionals.
Please contact Rae French via email at rfrench@redcrossblood.org.au for up-to-date information.
Victorian Immunohaematology Discussion Group (VIDG)
VIDG holds virtual monthly meetings, featuring immunohaematology presentations, case studies, networking, and discussion.
To receive membership information, email the secretary via vidgsecretary@gmail.com
International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT)
The International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) is the global knowledge network for Transfusion Medicine. ISBT has been bringing transfusion professionals together to improve transfusion safety worldwide since 1935. ISBT promotes research and best practice in all areas of transfusion.
More information is available on the website.
Australian and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion (ANZSBT) and Blood Conference
The Australian and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion (ANZSBT) consists of members from diverse scientific, medical and nursing backgrounds working in blood transfusion and related fields.
ANZSBT's mission is to enhance patient safety, optimising blood utilisation and promoting excellence in transfusion throughout Australia and New Zealand through the delivery of rigorous standards, continuous learning and effective communication.
The Blood Conference is the combined Annual Scientific Meeting of:
- Australia and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion (ANZSBT).
- Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand (HSANZ).
- Thrombosis and Haemostasis Society of Australia and New Zealand (THANZ).
More information is available on the website.
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Transfusion Courses
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood's Clinical Education Team has developed courses for health professionals to improve their knowledge of blood and support safe transfusion practice.
Transfusion Courses
- Microcredentials for transfusion practitioners
- Transfusion laboratory essentials
These modules are designed to complement Lifeblood's annual education calendar of transfusion webinars and events. See Transfusion Online for courses.
National Immunohaematology Continuing Education (NICE)
The annual National Immunohaematology Continuing Education (NICE) conference is a scientific meeting bringing together immunohaematology enthusiasts from all over the country to share knowledge, experience and opinions. All attendees must present a 5-minute presentation (or 10-minute shared presentation with a colleague).
For more information, email the organising committee at NICE_Conference@outlook.com.
Blood Safe eLearning Australia
Online education in transfusion practice and patient blood management is available on the BloodSafe eLearning website.
All courses are based on published guidelines, evidence-based practice and expert opinion, and provide up to date information for health professionals.
Reviewed 23 September 2025