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Thank you
To the generous Australians and their families who saved and transformed th lives of people needing a transplant through organ and tissue donation in 2018. We also acknowledge the dedication and commitment of our donation and transplantation specialist. Transplantation, and its life-changing benefits, would not be possible without this shared commitment to donation.
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News and events
Record 10,500 Australians benefit from Eye and Tissue Donation
The final report on organ transplantation in Australia shows...
Lifesaving record as many more Australians say yes to gift of life
Australia has recorded a major increase in lifesaving and...
Speech on the opening of the Gift of Life Garden
The Hon Ken Wyatt AM, MP speech on the opening of the Gift of Life Garden, National Arboretum,...
Garden Commemorates the Gift of Life
Australians now have a Gift of Life Garden in the national capital to acknowledge those affected...
DonateLife Thank You Day - every organ and tissue donor makes a difference
Today, on DonateLife Thank You Day, we honour organ and tissue donors and their families across...
What is DonateLife Thank You Day?
Sunday 18 November 2018 is DonateLife Thank You Day – a national day dedicated...
CEO statement on the social media campaign “What would Jesus do.”
This social media campaign is not endorsed or funded by the Organ and Tissue Authority, nor has...
DonateLife and FFA in Goal for More Registered Organ Donors
Football fans are encouraged to join the Australian Organ Donor Register during DonateLife Week...
What Are You Waiting For? Register to be an Organ Donor
Australians are urged to wait no longer to register as organ and tissue donors this DonateLife...
DonateLife and AFL Team up for Lifesaving Goal
Football fans across the nation are urged to join the Australian Organ Donor Register, as the...
Sam Chisholm's lifesaving legacy through organ donation
Sam Chisholm AO leaves many legacies, high among those the leadership he gave to Australia’s...
DonateLife Week 29 July - 5 August
DonateLife Week 29 July – 5 August, is around the corner and we are seeking your support to help...
Organ and tissue donation in Australia
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Australia leads the world for successful organ and tissue transplants.
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93% of families agree to donation when their family member was registered on the Australian organ donor register.
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More than 1,400 Australians are currently waitlisted for an organ transplant.