Saving and improving Australian lives through a world-class blood supplyBlood is a precious resource that can be manufactured into several products to save the lives of thousands of Australians every year. The National Blood Authority's (NBA) core business is to deliver a blood supply system that is responsive to patient needs, built on evidence based clinical practice and ensures Australia's blood supply is safe, secure, adequate and affordable now and in the future.NBA is a statutory authority that represents the interests of the Australian and state and territory governments, and sits within the Australian Government's Health portfolio. Our work would not be complete without our valued staff, suppliers, committee members, health professionals and other key stakeholders that support our strategies, programs and systems.