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.

Sime - donor, VIC

A scallywag who enjoyed putting pen to paper, and taking it for a walk

Simon became an organ donor

Simon didn't take anything for granted.

Simone had a heart and double lung transplant

Words can’t express how grateful I am to that donor. They gave me nothing short of a second life.

Something good out of something tragic

When they rang for our permission it was easy for us to grant it.

Sophia's story

Sophie is waitlisted for a liver transplant

Everyone wants me nice and strong for when the time comes to get that shiny new liver.

Special gift-Jessica

Please register to become an organ and tissue donor like myself.

Steph's story

I still surf, fish and ride motor bikes every chance I get and I thank God every day.

Stephania had a liver transplant

Receiving a liver transplant has transformed her life

Stephanie – double lung recipient

Steve had a liver transplant

Without this gift of life, I would not be here today. This has changed my life and my family’s lives for generations to come.’

Stewart's story

Stewart may be gone but he will always live on

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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