About us

The Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA), on behalf of the Australian Government, leads the national DonateLife program to increase organ and tissue donation and transplantation in partnership with the DonateLife Network, state and territory governments, the donation and transplantation sectors, the eye and tissue sectors, hospitals, community organisations and the public.

Who we are

Find out more about the OTA, including our Minister, Board, Executive, committees and partners.

Who we work with

Find out more about who the OTA works with on organ and tissue donation.

Strategy and performance

Read our corporate plan, strategic plan, annual report, and activity report.

Data and research

Find data reports and research detailing the performance of our national program to increase organ and tissue donation in Australia.

Grants and tenders

We provide grants to encourage more Australians and their families to talk about organ and tissue donation and register to be a donor.

Government reports

Read government reports into the national organ and tissue donation and transplantation program.

Corporate transparency

Find out about our operations, including freedom of information, financial reporting, gift register and more.

Work for us

Find out more about current vacancies at the OTA.

We want all Australians to talk about organ and tissue donation. If you want to be a donor, make sure you tell your family and friends.

Registering is easy and only takes one minute. All you need is your phone, Medicare card and one minute to register.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, your medical history, your lifestyle, what country you’re from or how healthy you are — you can still register as an organ and tissue donor.

The Organ and Tissue Authority acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to elders both past and present.

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