A new mobile blood centre site will arrive in Springfield Lakes, giving residents an easier way to contribute to lifesaving efforts as the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood works to collect 10,000 extra donations across Brisbane suburbs.
Lifeblood Moves Into the Heart of Springfield Lakes
The donation site at Brighton Homes Arena, located in Springfield Central, will open on 1 September 2025. The mobile centre will remain in place for six days, offering a range of appointment times to fit into everyday routines.
This location is one of several being trialled across Greater Brisbane to make blood donation more accessible and convenient. Instead of relying solely on permanent donor centres in city areas, Lifeblood is bringing temporary, fully equipped mobile units into suburban spaces where people live and work.
Springfield Lakes and surrounding communities will have another chance to donate when the pop-up returns in late November.
Local Access, Big Impact
According to Lifeblood, the goal behind the pop-up strategy is to make it easier for people to donate regularly without the hassle of long travel times or finding parking in busier districts. With hospitals constantly in need of blood, every appointment matters.
Spokesperson Belinda Smetioukh said the mobile centres are being trialled in community venues like sports clubs and local halls to reduce the barriers many people face when trying to donate. She added that filling appointments at each site is crucial to the program’s ongoing success.
The Springfield Lakes site forms part of a wider rollout, with mobile donor centres also planned for Mt Gravatt, Victoria Point, Toowong, Cleveland, Mt Ommaney and Holland Park over the coming months.
How to Donate in Springfield Lakes
To donate at the Springfield Lakes pop-up, locals can book a session online at lifeblood.com.au, call 13 14 95, or use the Donate Blood app. Walk-ins are welcome, but booking ahead helps staff manage resources more effectively.
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 donation centre is located at Brighton Homes Arena, just off Eden Station Drive, making it easily accessible for Springfield residents during the week or over the weekend.
For those who have never donated before, Lifeblood encourages you to give it a try. A single donation can help save up to three lives, and with mobile access now right in their backyard, there’s never been a better time to step forward.
Published 22-July-2025
