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
A packed church with people from all over Australia farewelled Michael Campbell-Jones on Friday, April 24. Hundreds of people from his schooling, university, rugby and racing days were in attendance.…
Chris ThomasApril 17, 2015
Transplant Australia lost one of its ardent supporters last week. More importantly Australia lost one of its longest surviving heart transplant recipients. Lyn Budge, Transplant Australia Life Member (pictured right…
Chris ThomasApril 15, 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
Everyone at Transplant Australia is saddened to hear that our good friend Scott Bellingham has passed away. So many of our members have been in touch to say how hard…
Chris ThomasFebruary 4, 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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