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

09 Jun 2022 News

Meet our new supporting partner, The Australian Ice Hockey League

11 Apr 2022 News

Let's talk eye and tissue donation

This week we’re raising awareness about eye and tissue donation, busting some common myths and sharing some stories

24 Mar 2022 Event

National Donor Heroes' Night

Donor Families Australia (DFA) welcomes the Australian community in supporting and celebrating Donor Heroes’ Night with

23 Mar 2022 News

Meet our new community partners

Exciting new community grants will help raise awareness about organ and tissue donation in Australia and encourage more

20 Mar 2022 Event

Gift of Life Walk - Queensland

Queensland is jumping on board the annual national Gift of Life Walk by holding their own walk in Manly, Brisbane.

17 Mar 2022 News

The OTA welcomes two new members to the Advisory Board

The Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA) is pleased to welcome two new members to its Advisory Board - Ms Shelly Park and

14 Mar 2022 News

Working together to save and transform lives across the commonwealth

The Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA) is excited to be part of the ‘Tribute to Life’ international project that is

27 Feb 2022 Event

Family gathering for donor families in NSW

Donor Families Australia (DFA) invite all donor families to join them at Sydney event.

17 Feb 2022 News

New data report shows record registrations despite impact of COVID-19

2021 data reveals 87% increase in registrations despite drop in donation and transplantation rates due to COVID-19.