News and events

15 Nov 2026 Event

WA Service of Remembrance 2026

The Service of Remembrance in WA will be held on Sunday 15 November 2026.

15 Nov 2026 Event

DonateLife SA Rose Planting Ceremony 2026

A rose will be planted to honour and thank the organ and tissue donors of 2026 and their families.

18 May 2023 Event

National Donor Heroes’ Night

Donor Families Australia (DFA) wish to invite Australians to become involved in the Donor Heroes Night (DHN)

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)