It’s DonateLife Week! Did you know there are 9 million Australians who say they support organ and tissue donation but haven’t yet signed up?

Here in Australia, your family will always be asked to support your decision before donation goes ahead. They are much more likely to agree if they know you’re registered and want to be a donor.

Organ and tissue donation is when you decide to give an organ and or tissue to save or transform the life of someone else. 

You can donate some organs and tissues when you are alive, however most organ and tissue donations come from people who have died. 

Who can donate?
Everyone over the age of 16 can register to donate their organs and tissues on the Australian Organ Donor Register (AODR). 

It doesn’t matter how old you are, or even if you think you’re not healthy enough – you can still register. A specialist donation team will make an assessment on a case by case basis, and there is every chance that some of your organs and tissues may be suitable for donation.

Only 2% of Australians die in a way that makes it possible for them to donate their organs. This is why every potential donor is precious.

Register in just one minute at donatelife.gov.au or with 3 taps on your Express Plus Medicare app.