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From Australia to England: How one man’s decision to become an organ donor drives his brother

Sydney man Ed Clarke will run the Six Foot Track Marathon in honour of his gentle, calm, kind and very smart big brother Andy, who lost his life in a…

Chris ThomasMarch 5, 2018

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Transplant Australia cycling club launches!

Transplant Australia is thrilled to announce the launch of the Transplant Australia Cycling Club. The first event the club will be participating in is the Cycle of Giving in Brisbane,…

Chris ThomasMarch 5, 2018

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A Message from Chris Thomas

Improvements to the Australian organ donation system are the result of improvements to two environments – the clinical sector and the community sector. It was wonderful to see this month…

Chris ThomasFebruary 27, 2018

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Transplant Australia Football Club 2018 season launch

The Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders will host the Transplant Australia Football Club in the annual Charity Mixed Football Match this Saturday, March 3 at Wyatt Oval, Belrose at 4pm. Last year…

Chris ThomasFebruary 26, 2018

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Thailand to host national Transplant Games

Thailand is inviting Australian transplant recipients, living donors and supporters to their national games from 24th -29th June in Pattaya. The aims of this event is to: Promote transplant games…

Chris ThomasFebruary 23, 2018

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Transplant Australia welcomes Cachelin Hall

Transplant Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Cachelin Hall, who has filled the role of Communications Officer. Cachelin joined Transplant Australia after her team won the pitch competition…

Chris ThomasFebruary 23, 2018

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Erin & Dana – two of a kind, transplant swim-stars!

“Mum! Mum! I’ve met someone just like me!” Dana Carroll’s excitement was hard to contain when she met fellow swimmer Erin Taylor at the 2017 Australian School Sport Pacific School…

Chris ThomasFebruary 22, 2018

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Mr Lam celebrates new kidney and return to health

Vietnamese-Australian Ha Tu Lam, pictured with his wife and Associate Professor Jordan Li, has received a new kidney in November, 2017 after waiting for more than a year. Associate Professor…

Chris ThomasFebruary 22, 2018

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MEDIA RELEASE | Consent rate the key to saving more lives

Transplant Australia, the national voice for transplant recipients and those awaiting a life-saving transplant, today welcomed news of a continued increase in organ donation rates in Australia. Transplant Australia Chairman,…

Chris ThomasFebruary 20, 2018

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Bruce Giles receives Australia Day honour

Liver recipient Bruce Giles has been honoured at a 2018 Australia Day service for an outstanding year of sporting achievement and service to the community. Bruce won gold for Australia…

Chris ThomasFebruary 5, 2018

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From Australia to England: How one man’s decision to become an organ donor drives his brother

Transplant Australia cycling club launches!

Transplant Australia Football Club 2018 season launch

Thailand to host national Transplant Games

Transplant Australia welcomes Cachelin Hall

Erin & Dana – two of a kind, transplant swim-stars!

Mr Lam celebrates new kidney and return to health

MEDIA RELEASE | Consent rate the key to saving more lives

Bruce Giles receives Australia Day honour

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