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General News In Memory

Vale Kate Rootsey

Everyone at Transplant Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Kate Rootsey earlier this week and our hearts go out to John and Molly and all her friends…

Chris ThomasJuly 2, 2025

General News In Memory

Vale Paul Turner

It is with great sadness that Transplant Australia says farewell to long time member and supporter, Paul Turner. Paul was a quietly spoken, true gentleman who was a passionate advocate…

Dan GrantMay 14, 2025

General News

At Transplant Australia, advocacy is central to our mission. We proudly represent transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, and those waiting for a transplant. Our work reaches across State and…

Dan GrantMay 8, 2025

General News In Memory

Vale Marguerite Wiseman

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Margueriete Wiseman on April 26 2025. On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and members at Transplant Australia…

Jo O'FarrellMay 4, 2025

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National report card on improving organ and tissue donation needed

Transplant Australia will develop a national report card measuring State, Territory and Federal Government commitment and progress in improving the nation’s rate of organ and tissue donation. Following today’s release…

Chris ThomasFebruary 25, 2025

General News In Memory

Vale Paul Beard

We are saddened to announce the passing of Paul Beard, a double lung recipient from Queensland. Paul and his wife Lyn were wonderful additions to the Australian Team at the…

Chris ThomasFebruary 7, 2025

General News In Memory

Vale Lyn Lepore

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Lyn Lepore, a brave and delightful member of Transplant Australia. Lyn was born in 1961 in Geraldton WA, to…

Chris ThomasJanuary 13, 2025

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Transplant recipient women and girls to benefit from Play Our Way Grant

Women and girls whose lives have been saved through organ transplantation are to benefit from a major grant from the Australian Government to national charity Transplant Australia. Transplant Australia has…

Jo O'FarrellDecember 19, 2024

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Transplant Australia Advocacy in Action

Transplant Australia is at the forefront of representing the transplant community’s interests to government and health authorities. Often it is work we undertake behind the scenes working to improve the…

Dan GrantNovember 21, 2024

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The Competition Manipulation and Sport Gambling Policy

Behind The Competition Manipulation and Sport Gambling Policy The Competition Manipulation and Sport Gambling Policy (CMSGP) is the next of the National Integrity Framework (NIF) policies Transplant Australia introduces to…

Dan GrantOctober 29, 2024

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Vale Kate Rootsey

Vale Paul Turner

Spotlight on Advocacy

Vale Marguerite Wiseman

National report card on improving organ and tissue donation needed

Vale Paul Beard

Vale Lyn Lepore

Transplant recipient women and girls to benefit from Play Our Way Grant

Transplant Australia Advocacy in Action

The Competition Manipulation and Sport Gambling Policy

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