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New Calendar celebrates a special life

Mary Laffner and Honey were soulmates. On the back of a successful copywriting career, Mary found a creative outlet in brightening people's days by turning her dog Honey into a…

Chris ThomasJanuary 16, 2019

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Australian Transplant Games 30th anniversary: how it all started

Life Member, Brian Donovan* shared this history of how the Transplant Games began. Pleasingly, 30 years later, Brian made it to the 16th Australian Transplant Games on the Gold Coast.…

Chris ThomasNovember 15, 2018

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Who would you thank?

Sunday, November 18 is Australia's day where we thank all those who made organ and tissue donation possible. It is Thank You Day. Transplant Australia is encouraging all its members…

Chris ThomasNovember 13, 2018

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Media Statement on Organ Donation Ad

October 16, 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Organ donation needs ‘whole of community’ support Transplant Australia today expressed its disappointment with a new television commercial released in Australia to promote organ and…

Chris ThomasOctober 16, 2018

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Reduce risk of skin cancer with new prevention app

Organ transplant recipients are at an increased risk of skin cancers, including the most deadly form melanoma, and QUT researchers are looking for transplant recipients to test a new sun…

Chris ThomasSeptember 13, 2018

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Ulton’s generosity will lead to more lives saved – Transplant Australia CEO

Transplant Australia CEO Chris Thomas has thanked Ulton, who chose Transplant Australia as their charity of choice for their recent race day, raising vital funds for organ donation awareness. Mr…

Chris ThomasSeptember 12, 2018

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Australian Olympic heroes behind inspirational new campaign to save lives

Australia loves its sporting heroes, and this month athletes of a different kind will arrive on the Gold Coast for Australia’s most inspirational sporting event – the Australian Transplant Games.…

Chris ThomasSeptember 6, 2018

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10 years on – thousands of reasons to be thankful.

Transplant Australia today thanked the thousands of families who have supported their loved one’s decision to donate their organs and leave the ultimate gift – the gift of life. Transplant…

Chris ThomasAugust 2, 2018

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Sport Australia and new physical activity goals welcomed

One of Australia’s specialist disability sports groups, Transplant Australia, today congratulated the Federal Government and the Minister for Sport, Bridget McKenzie for its decision to broaden sport to a wider…

Chris ThomasAugust 1, 2018

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Dry July for Adam

Adam Dixon was a man who had friends everywhere. Now, three of them - Sam McLeay, James Sawers and Samuel Roberts - are doing Dry July for their mate, who…

Chris ThomasJuly 26, 2018

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General News

New Calendar celebrates a special life

Australian Transplant Games 30th anniversary: how it all started

Who would you thank?

Media Statement on Organ Donation Ad

Reduce risk of skin cancer with new prevention app

Ulton’s generosity will lead to more lives saved – Transplant Australia CEO

Australian Olympic heroes behind inspirational new campaign to save lives

10 years on – thousands of reasons to be thankful.

Sport Australia and new physical activity goals welcomed

Dry July for Adam

Become a contributor

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