Donation stories

Across Australia, tens of thousands of lives have been touched by organ and tissue donation. This includes donors and their families and the lives of people who receive transplants and their families.

We have an inspiring collection of stories that you can read because people are willing to share their personal experiences. You can also access collections of stories in the Book of Life.

Find out how you can share your donation story too.

Warren became an organ donor

I hope Warren's recipients are living prosperous and fulfilling lives.

Will had a liver transplant

My new liver is the best present I have ever been given.

Yvonne had a double lung transplant

Thanks to my donor I have enjoyed many milestones most people take for granted.

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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