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
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
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
The Directors of Transplant Australia have elected a new Chairman to replace Dr Alan Amodeo who stepped down this month after five years in the role. Deputy Chair, Mr Jason…
Chris ThomasApril 28, 2015
My name is Dot and in 1989 at 36 I had a small leg infection for which I was prescribed penicillin. I still had an infection after the first course…
Chris ThomasApril 9, 2015
I think I used to be a say-er. I would say that I wanted to do things, but never really do them. Why? Was the things that I was saying…
Chris ThomasMarch 26, 2015
I would like to share my husband’s liver transplant story. We feel it is important to tell it as much as possible to promote the importance of organ donation, and…
Chris ThomasMarch 12, 2015
After surviving childhood cancer and a heart transplant, my donor’s heart has now enabled me to complete two marathon 20km Rottnest Channel Swim’s. This blog outlines my most recent swim,…
Chris ThomasFebruary 25, 2015
Transplant Australia’s Board adopted a new Anti-doping Policy at its December Board Meeting after advice from Australia’s anti-doping agency. All members participating in sporting activities are encouraged to review the…
Chris ThomasDecember 2, 2014
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