DonateLife | Australian Organ & Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority

Why discuss my decision?

It might seem that your organ donation decision only concerns yourself.

While becoming a donor is a very personal decision, your family is also affected; when the time comes, they will be asked to give their consent for you to be a donor. If they do not know your wishes, they are likely to say no.

This means that if you want to be a donor, your family needs to know. It is your legacy. Make sure that you discuss your wishes with your family.