If you're O negative, you're just our type.

When it comes to blood donors, O negative donors are very special. Your blood is the only type that can safely be given to everyone - whatever their blood group. That's why O negative donors are called 'Universal Donors'. Only 9% of the Australian population has O negative blood, so you are really special.

Having O negative type blood means there is a demand for your donations all the time. Yur blood can be very important in saving someone's life in a crisis when it's not always possible to check for an exact match. O negative blood can buy vital minutes in an urgent situation such as emergency surgery. It can mean the difference between life and death.
As it can sometimes be difficult to provide newborns with blood that is exactly matched, O negative donations can also help babies who need immediate transfusions. Your donation can be crucial in saving a newborn or a baby in the womb.

While donations of all blood types are needed all year round to save lives, O negative donations are especially important. As your donation can help so many people, please consider becoming a regular donor. Remember, there aren't many special O negative people out there, so we need you. Each of your donations can help save three lives.