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All about donation

Organ and tissue donation saves many lives every year. The majority of donors are deceased, but people can also become a living donor.

Who can donate?

You might be surprised at who can donate.

Who will be helped by my donation?

There are many medical conditions that mean people need organs or tissues.

How does donation work?

There are 4 key factors to make a donation happen.

Statistics in Australia

We share the latest stats about donation and transplantation in Australia including consent rates and registration numbers.

Myths about donation

We bust some common myths that people have about donation.

Understanding living donation

A living donor donates a kidney or part of their liver to someone in need.

Support for donor families

Families play a central role in donation and may need extra support during and after donation.

Donation stories

Read stories about people who have been touched by organ and tissue donation.

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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