News and events

21 Feb 2026 Event

ACT Service of Remembrance

The Service of Remembrance in the ACT will be held on Saturday 21 February 2026.

26 Dec 2025 Event

SA Run for Hope 2025 - by 2nd Beat

Come along to the 8th annual Run for Hope event by 2nd Beat. There will be a 12 km race or a 6 km fun run along the

17 May 2023 News

"Kidney Transplant" - my journey: watch now!

This YouTube video provides concise and culturally appropriate information for non-Metropolitan First Nation's

08 May 2023 News

We're talking eye and tissue donation

This week we’re shining a spotlight on eye and tissue donation. We’ll be sharing some facts and stats, busting some

01 May 2023 Event

Gift of Life - NSW

The Gift of Life Walk is on again in Sydney to shine a spotlight on eye and tissue donation!

30 Mar 2023 News

Meeting our new 2023 community partners

We’re thrilled to announce that six groups will share over $368,000 in DonateLife Community Awareness Grants to boost

12 Mar 2023 Event

Gift of Life Walk - QLD

The Gift of Life Walk is on again in Brisbane to take the next step and raise awareness for organ and tissue donation!

20 Feb 2023 News

1,224 lives changed when they received a transplant in 2022

The Minister responsible for DonateLife has released the 2022 Australian Donation and Transplantation Activity Report.

11 Feb 2023 Event

DonateLife ACT Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving 2023

An event for acknowledgement and gratitude to organ and tissue donors and their families.

31 Jan 2023 News

Lucinda Barry AM, receives a Member of the Order of Australia Award

On Australia Day, Lucinda Barry, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of the Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA)

15 Jan 2023 Event

World Transplant Games 2023

The World Transplant Games raises public awareness of the importance and benefits of organ donation by demonstrating