| By choosing to be an organ donor you may save or improve the lives of
up to 10 people who have serious or life-threatening illnesses.
For people with serious or life-threatening illnesses, organ or tissue
transplantation may mean a second chance at life, or an improved quality
of life. More than 30,000 Australians have received transplants in the
last sixty years, and improved survival rates now mean that most recipients
of organs or tissue can look forward to many years of productive life.
By choosing to record your intentions on the Donor Register, you will
be making a contribution to the Australian community, even if you never
end up becoming a donor.
It is still important to discuss your wishes with your family. If they
are aware of your desire to be a donor they can ensure your wishes are
considered.
Who can register on the Australian Organ Donor Register?
Registrations received from people under the age of 16 years will not
be recorded on the Donor Register.
Only persons who are aged 18 years or over can register consent (or
objection) on the Donor Register. Your signature will be required
to record your legal consent (or objection) to organ and/or tissue donation
for transplantation. If you register online, a form will be mailed to
you to obtain your signature. Alternatively, you can download the form
below, complete and return to: Reply Paid 711, Hobart TAS 7001.
If you are 16 or 17 years old, you can register your intention (or
objection) to donate. Consent will be discussed with a family member
at the time of death. Your signature will be required to record your intention
(or objection) to organ and/or tissue donation for transplantation. If
you register online, a form will be mailed to you, to obtain your signature.
Alternatively, you can download the form below, complete and return to:
Reply Paid 711, Hobart TAS 7001.
Sign up to save a life
There are two easy ways to include your details on the Australian Organ
Donor Register.
Click the buttons below to:
For enquiries please call: 1800 777 203
Futher Information
If you require more information about any aspect of organ and tissue
donation, please contact with:
Victorian Organ Donation Service - LifeGift Australian Red Cross Blood
Service
538 Swanston St
CARLTON VIC 3053
Phone: 1300 133 050 (number restricted to VIC and TAS callers
only)
Email: VODS@arcbs.redcross.org.au
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