A mobile blood donor centre is coming to the Showgrounds Memorial Hall in Mt Gravatt as part of a major effort by the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to make donating blood more convenient for Brisbane’s suburbs and help collect 10,000 extra donations over the next year.
Local Venue Opens to Donors
The temporary donation site opens on 4 August 2025 and will operate at the Showgrounds Memorial Hall until 8 August, with another round of appointments returning from 27 to 31 October. The location was chosen for its accessibility and familiarity within the Mt Gravatt community, giving locals a chance to give blood without the need to travel far.
As part of a wider rollout across Greater Brisbane, Lifeblood is bringing mobile donor centres to neighbourhoods like Mt Gravatt, Holland Park, Mt Ommaney and Springfield to make blood donation more accessible and reduce missed opportunities due to travel and scheduling barriers.
Local Donations, Statewide Impact
Lifeblood spokesperson Belinda Smetioukh said the pop-up centres are being introduced to remove common obstacles that prevent people from donating. She said that while the demand for blood remains constant, convenience often plays a big part in whether people follow through with a donation.
The mobile centres are equipped with everything needed for a full donation experience but are only in place for a short time at each location. After being set up at local venues like community halls and sports clubs, the sites are packed down and relocated to the next suburb in the schedule.
Mt Gravatt is one of several locations taking part in the trial, and residents are encouraged to help fill available appointments to support the future of the program.
Book a Spot in Mt Gravatt
Those interested in donating can make a booking online at lifeblood.com.au, call 13 14 95, or use the Donate Blood app. Walk-ins are welcomed when space allows, but appointments are recommended to ensure enough staff and supplies are available on-site.
Lifeblood Pop-Up Donor Centres Schedule (2025)
| Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| Holland Park Sports Club | 22–25 July 2025 |
| Holland Park Sports Club | 13–17 October 2025 |
| Mt Ommaney – McLeod Country Golf Club | 28 July – 3 August 2025 |
| Mt Ommaney | 8–10 September 2025 |
| Mt Ommaney | 3–9 November 2025 |
| Mt Ommaney | 1–3 December 2025 |
| Mt Gravatt – Showgrounds Memorial Hall | 4–8 August 2025 |
| Mt Gravatt | 27–31 October 2025 |
| Cleveland – Comfort Hotel Pacific Cleveland | 11–17 August 2025 |
| Cleveland | 15–21 September 2025 |
| Cleveland | 20–26 October 2025 |
| Cleveland | 17–23 November 2025 |
| Cleveland | 8–14 December 2025 |
| Toowong – Wests Bulldog Rugby Club | 18–22 August 2025 |
| Toowong | 7–10 October 2025 |
| Toowong | 10–14 November 2025 |
| Springfield – Brighton Homes Arena | 1–6 September 2025 |
| Springfield | 24–29 November 2025 |
| Victoria Point – YMCA Victoria Point | 22 September – 3 October 2025 |
| Victoria Point | 15–24 December 2025 |
The Showgrounds Memorial Hall is located on Logan Road and provides free onsite parking, making it an easy option for Mt Gravatt residents to give blood with minimal disruption to their daily routine.
Each blood donation can support up to three patients, and with hospital demand rising, Lifeblood is calling on Mt Gravatt locals to make use of the mobile centre while it’s in town.
Published 22-July-2025
