Donating Your Organs
By being an organ donor you could save or improve the lives of
up to 10 people with serious or life-threatening illnesses.
More than 30,000 Australians have received transplants in the
last sixty years and most have happy productive lives.
By joining the 'donor register', you make a contribution to the Australian community, even if you never
end up becoming a donor.
It is important to discuss your wishes with your family so they can make sure 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:
Queenslanders Donate,
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Ipswich Rd
WOOLLOONGABBA QLD 4102
Phone: (07) 3240 2350
Email: queenslanders_donate@health.qld.gov.au
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