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February 21, 2010 NSW
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Take up the Organ Donation Challenge this Organ Donor Awareness Week (21-28th February)

This Organ Donor Awareness Week we're inviting the people of NSW to take up the Organ Donor Challenge and Pass on the "Message" to just one other person, 'Make sure your family know your wishes', make a difference - and help save lives.

February 9, 2010 NSW
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Minster for Health Launches New Organ and Tissue Donor Agency in NSW

The NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Health, Carmel Tebbutt, today urged anyone who was considering donating their organs to talk to their family and explain their wishes.

February 8, 2010 NSW
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NSW Organ and Tissue Donation Service appoints new State Medical Director

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Jonathan Gillis to the newly created position of Medical Director of the NSW Organ and Tissue Donation Service, which became part of the SESIAHS in July 20009.

February 1, 2010 NSW
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We welcome Ms Ellie McCann

NSW has just appointed a Nurse Manager, Ms Ellie McCann. Ellie will be responsible for the DonateLife™ network operation of the nursing specialists who will be at the forefront of donor identification and family support.

January 12, 2010 NSW
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NSW encouraged by increase in organ donors in 2009

NSW Organ and Tissue Donation Service (OTDS) were encouraged by the increase in organ donors in NSW in 2009.

December 22, 2009 NSW
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Central Sydney residents urged to save lives this festive season

A new survey shows that while most Central Sydney residents say a conversation about organ and tissue donation is easier to have than many other important discussions, only one in two Australians know their loved one’s wishes about donation.

December 22, 2009 NSW
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Southern Sydney residents urged to save lives this festive season

A new national survey shows that having the conversation about organ and tissue donation is relatively easy for most Southern Sydney residents.

December 22, 2009 NSW
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Northern Sydney residents urged to save lives this festive season

A new national survey shows that having the conversation about organ and tissue donation is relatively easy for most Northern Sydney residents.

December 22, 2009 NSW
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Central Coast residents urged to save lives this festive season

A new survey released today shows most Central Coast residents believe ending a relationship, talking about aged care and explaining sex to their kids are harder conversations to have with their loved ones than organ and tissue donation.

December 22, 2009 NSW
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Illawarra residents urged to save lives this festive season

A new national survey shows that having the conversation about organ and tissue donation is relatively easy for most Illawarra residents.