Residents in Mt Ommaney will have an opportunity to help meet growing hospital demand for blood, with a mobile donor centre set up at the McLeod Country Golf Club as part of a year-long initiative by the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to make blood donation more accessible in Brisbane’s suburbs.
Mt Ommaney Gets Onboard
The mobile centre will welcome donors on 28 July 2025 and will stay in place for a week. It will return to Mt Ommaney for multiple sessions through November and December, offering flexible hours for those who need to fit appointments around school runs, work, or other responsibilities.
This site is one of several rotating pop-up locations Lifeblood is trialling in community hubs to reach more donors where they live. The idea is simple—make giving blood easier by bringing the service directly to local venues.
McLeod Country Golf Club was selected as a central and familiar location for residents in and around Mt Ommaney, providing a comfortable space for first-time and returning donors alike.
Meeting People Where They Are
Belinda Smetioukh, spokesperson for Lifeblood, said that the mobile centres are part of a broader effort to collect 10,000 extra donations from communities across Greater Brisbane within 12 months. She noted that making donation more convenient was essential to reaching this target.
The pop-up centres operate from local venues like halls, sports clubs, and event spaces, and are packed down and set up again on a scheduled basis. Mt Ommaney’s involvement marks one of the earliest sites in the new rollout, alongside others in Holland Park and Springfield.
While Lifeblood is confident in the community’s willingness to support the program, Smetioukh said that filling appointment slots remains key to ensuring the initiative can continue and expand to new areas.
How Mt Ommaney Residents Can Help
Donors can book a time through Lifeblood’s website at lifeblood.com.au, by calling 13 14 95, or using the Donate Blood app. While walk-ins are permitted, making an appointment helps the team prepare and ensure short wait times.
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 mobile centre at McLeod Country Golf Club is scheduled to return again from 8–10 September, 3–9 November, and 1–3 December. Each visit will include multiple days of donation opportunities with varying opening hours to suit the local community’s needs.
With just one donation able to help up to three patients, Mt Ommaney’s participation in the new mobile donation model could play a critical role in maintaining blood supply levels across Queensland.
Published 22-July-2025
