After bureaucratic delays halted processing for Australia's stem cell registry, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood was officially appointed by the Federal Government to take over the national donation service. 

This breakthrough brings renewed hope to 21-year-old blood cancer patient Rowan Tong and countless other families waiting for urgent donor matches.

After bureaucratic delays halted processing for Australia's stem cell registry, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood was officially appointed by the Federal Government to take over the national donation service. 
This breakthrough brings renewed hope to 21-year-old blood cancer patient Rowan Tong and countless other families waiting for urgent donor matches.

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How a 21-year-old’s cancer fight sparked a nationwide breakthrough in stem cell donor matching

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Following NAB’s announcement to cut 2,500 jobs, Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and workplace expert Beth Hall discuss whether corporate Australia is using AI and economic pressures as an excuse to cover up poor workforce planning. 

They highlight the devastating human impact of constant restructures, from Christmas job losses and offshore moves to destroyed employee loyalty and workplace burnout.

Following NAB&rsquo;s announcement to cut 2,500 jobs, Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and workplace expert Beth Hall discuss whether corporate Australia is using AI and economic pressures as an excuse to cover up poor workforce planning. 
They highlight the devastating human impact of constant restructures, from Christmas job losses and offshore moves to destroyed employee loyalty and workplace burnout.

How a 21-year-old’s cancer fight sparked a nationwide breakthrough in stem cell donor matching

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