Australian takes on presidency of the world’s greatest celebration of the gift of life
Australian Chris Thomas has been elected President of the World Transplant Games Federation – an organisation with more than 75 member countries worldwide – at its annual meetings held in…
Chris ThomasSeptember 3, 2015
Vale Ian Hill
Ian’s contribution to the Transplant Australia community was invaluable, particularly in assisting his wife Margaret with the NSW Transplant Australia committee. Ian represented Australia at many World Transplant Games as…
Chris ThomasAugust 28, 2015
World Transplant Games – uniting the world
The 20th World Transplant Games are off to a flyer in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The Aussie team is having a great time sharing the power of the gift of…
Chris ThomasAugust 27, 2015
The BIG Picture – literally!
A massive 41m long photograph with 113 people touched in some way by transplantation was on display during DonateLife week in the City Square, Melbourne. Photographer Pollyanna Gibson came to…
Chris ThomasAugust 17, 2015
Inspiring stories from DonateLife Week
DonateLife Week is over for another year. There were many inspiring stories shared throughout the week. Mary Elliott in Victoria gave an inspirational speech at the Rotary Club in Torque.…
Chris ThomasAugust 10, 2015
DonateLife Week commences with heart felt speeches
DonateLife Week kicked off around the country on August 3 with many launches. In Sydney Health Minister Jillian Skinner officially launched DonateLife Week at Westmead Hospital. There were three inspirational…
Chris ThomasAugust 3, 2015
IT’S TIME TO #sayYESsavelives!
DonateLife is kicking off DonateLife Week with a great new campaign encouraging Australians to #sayYESsavelives! We are encouraging you to please join in this campaign by sharing your own #sayYESsavelives…
Chris ThomasJuly 29, 2015
Gift of Life Ladies Luncheon
Our good friends at the Gift of Life Foundation are holding a Ladies Luncheon at NSW Parliament House on August 20. Download the Gift of Life Ladies Luncheon August 2015…
Chris ThomasJuly 29, 2015
Review into Organ Donation
Transplant Australia has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government of an independent review into organ and tissue donation in Australia. Acknowledging the decision by the Assistant Minister for Health,…
Chris ThomasMay 27, 2015
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