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    ‘I watched my friend go from living a normal, healthy life, to a life that became completely medicalised in the blink of an eye. I always wondered whether the day was going to come that he’d get a transplant, or if the day would come that he'd get too sick.’ - Kate Gray As told by Kate Gray…
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    ‘At the Royal Darwin Hospital, around 70% of the families we talk to in ICU are Aboriginal. Chronic disease is prevalent, while health and English literacy varies. Discussions around organ donation and transplantation in NT hospitals and remote communities are complex and must take into account…
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    ‘Many years ago now, I encountered my first infant death in a hospital setting. The child’s parents went on to consent to donation, and I ended up forming a special bond with them over the years.’ - Linda Thomas As told by Linda Thomas, DonateLife Western AustraliaAs a nurse, I never thought…
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    ‘In the 15 years I spent specialising in emergency and major trauma nursing, I’ve probably talked with thousands of families who have lost a loved one. I have a real appreciation of just how difficult those conversations are for our staff, and you really can't take that experience away from what…
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    ‘As a nurse, I’d found my little niche working behind the scenes on the logistical side of organ donation…and now as the Clinical Lead for OrganMatch, I find it rewarding to say that I’ve helped to move organ donation into the 21st century’ - Luke Datson As told by Luke Datson, The Organ and…
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    ‘In Townsville, we have two beautiful brothers who drive maxi taxis, and we can call them directly whenever we need help with transport for a transplant. Even if we ring them in the middle of the night, they will always answer the phone because they know that the call is coming from us. I’m so As…
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    There are some common myths surrounding donation. One organ and tissue donor can transform the lives of many people. Australia's donation rate has more than doubled in recent years, but there is much more we need to do. Have questions or concerns? Here are some common myths surrounding donation.… Myths and Facts
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