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. By joining the 'donor register', you make a contribution to the Australian community, even if you never end up becoming a donor. 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 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. It is important to discuss your wishes with your family so they can make sure your wishes are considered. Sign up to save a life Register using a secure online facility. For more information contact: Victorian Organ Donation Service - LifeGift Australian Red Cross Blood Service Address: 538 Swanston St, Carlton, VIC 3053 Telephone: 1300 133 050 (number restricted to VIC and TAS callers only) Email: VODS@arcbs.redcross.org.au