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VIDG is an educational discussion forum for medical scientists and other professionals interested The AGM is usually held in October at ARCBS, West Melbourne.

The Victorian Immunohaematology Discussion Group (VIDG) is an educational discussion forum for medical scientists and any other professionals interested in Immunohaematology. VIDG aims to provide a range of quality educational meetings in the field of Immunohaematology and related disciplines for our members. VIDG is a non-profit special interest group run by a committee of volunteers who are involved in, or who are working in the field of Immunohaematology and/or related topics. Public hospital laboratories, private pathology laboratories and Australian Red Cross Blood Services (ARCBS) are invited to host VIDG meetings. Hence monthly meetings are held at different venues across Melbourne throughout the year. The meetings are usually held on the second Tuesday of each month, commencing in February. Guest speakers are also invited to present at our meetings including overseas guests. VIDG is managed by a committee which is elected each year at the VIDG Annual General Meeting. The committee consists of:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
General Committee members (usually 2)

VIDG Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Immunohaematology or related topics. To apply for membership, a membership application and subscription form must be completed.
-The applicant must be nominated by a financial VIDG member.
-The cost of yearly membership is currently $35. (Financial year is 1st July to 30th June)
-Student concession membership is $25. VIDG is a non-profit special interest group with an annual turnover of less than $50,000, and as such does not require or qualify for an ABN and cannot charge GST. Incorporation Number A0047254M

Please use Facebook messenger for any enquiries.

07/08/2026

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02/05/2026

MAY VIDG will be HYBIRD !!!!!

THURSDAY 14th May

Come and join us at Lifeblood Melbourne processing centre.
Tours will be available before the presentations.

If you can’t make it in person - the meeting will be available to join on Teams.

Reach out for meeting links.

29/03/2026

Information on our next meeting in April!
Reach out for information on how to attend.

04/02/2026

VIDG 2026!!!
Join us for the first meeting for this year.
Reach out for WebEx registration link.

30/10/2025

Last VIDG for 2025 - Join us at Lifeblood Processing Centre for presentations and networking
Bookings essential -
www.trybooking.com/DGTQF

22/09/2025

Join us for the last online meeting for 2025!
DM for details to sign up.

15/08/2025

Excited to have NICE 2025 in Melbourne this year! Peep the VIDG logo on the abstract book!

25/05/2025

JUNE VIDG
Register with the link below

https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/3whNCMwvLpcqx447oSwfWf82VQy?domain=lifeblood.webex.com

26/04/2025

MAY VIDG - 13th May 2025 @ 18.30
Thanks to Eastern Health for presentations.

Please reach out for details on how to attend

02/04/2025

Face to Face meeting next week at Lifeblood Melbourne.
Booking is essential

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1369643

Address

Melbourne, VIC

Website

http://vidg.org.au/

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