News and events

New advisory board chair website news article image - photo of Assistant Minister Ged Kearney, OTA past board chair Mal Washer and OTA CEO Lucinda Barry

01 Jul 2023 News

The OTA welcomes Dr Helen Szoke AO as new Advisory Board Chair, recognises the contributions of outgoing Chair Dr Mal Washer

The Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA) welcomes the appointment of Dr Helen Szoke AO as the next Chair of its Advisory

01 Jul 2023 News

How to support DonateLife Week 2023

DonateLife Week starts in just three weeks – running from Sunday 23 July to Sunday 30 July - and we’d love your help to

05 Jul 2022 Event

Federation Square coffee Cart

There is little that is more quintessentially Melbourne than coffee and Federation Square, so DonateLife Victoria is

20 Jun 2022 News

Trans-Tasman kidney exchanges back up and running

14 Jun 2022 News

Save the date: DonateLife Week 2022 24 July - 31 July

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