Limited-edition bandage design for International Women's Day available at Maitland Donor Centre in March

Maitland Donor Centre sees 1825 women who donate blood every year.

Ms Kee first witnessed the power of blood donation during the 1977 Granville train disaster when thousands of Australians donated blood to save the lives of those who had been injured.

Inspired by International Women's Day, Kee has created a limited-edition bandage, which will be wrapped around the arms of donors who roll up their sleeves to donate throughout March.

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The bold bandage, which is emblazoned with some of Kee's signature motifs, including doves, hearts and waratahs, pays tribute to the generous and giving women of Australia who change lives.

Lifeblood spokesperson Brian Bruce said Lifeblood was thrilled to work with pioneering Australian designer Jenny Kee to acknowledge Australia's generous donors, including the dozens of donors who come in to the Maitland Donor Centre each week, and raise awareness of their life-saving contributions.

"This stunning bandage is a reminder that by giving up your time to donate blood you can save up to three lives," he said.

"One donation is needed every 18 seconds in Australia and a new blood donor is needed every four minutes.

"Just over half of Australian donors are female (51 per cent), while 55 per cent of new donors in Australia are women. But we always need more."

The Jenny Kee designed bandage is part of Lifeblood's 2023 True Colours campaign.

The campaign sees Lifeblood partner with Australian artists and designers to create limited-edition bandages to help boost blood donations while ensuring donors look and feel great while donating.

The Jenny Kee bandages will be available at Lifeblood donor centres nationwide from March 6, including International Women's Day on March 8, and while stocks last.

To book a donation, call 13 14 95, visit lifeblood.com.au, or download the free Donate Blood app.