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MEDIA STATEMENT – The Review of the Australian organ donation, retrieval and transplantation system

The Commonwealth Department of Health has today released The Review of the Australian organ donation, retrieval and transplantation system Final Report, which has recommended potential improvements to Australia’s health system…

Chris ThomasFebruary 21, 2020

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World Transplant Football Commission established

MEDIA STATEMENT Football is the most played and most popular sport in the world. Embracing football under the Worlds Transplant Games Federation (WTGF) banner is a natural step. Transplant recipients…

Chris ThomasApril 3, 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 STATEMENT | Transplant Australia welcomes updated organ donor register

Transplant Australia today encouraged all Australians to consider the lives of the 1,400 people waiting for an urgent lifesaving transplant and register as an organ and tissue donor. To mark…

Chris ThomasJuly 30, 2017

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100 days from World Transplant Games, Málaga officials and WTGF President Chris Thomas meet to check preparations

Media release from Spain: The XXI edition of the World Transplant Games, which will be held from 25th June to 2nd July, has its own official video and hymn. The…

Chris ThomasApril 7, 2017

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Transplant Australia – Seeking New Board Appointments

What we need: Transplant Australia is looking to enhance the skills and experience of its Board by seeking additional energetic and engaged directors. If you can make a difference in the…

Chris ThomasMarch 28, 2017

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The Transplant Australia Football Club prepare to kick off 2017!

The Transplant Australia Football Club will take to the field for their opening match of 2017 against the Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders Invitational 11. As part of the Junior Gala Day…

Chris ThomasMarch 2, 2017

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2016, A Record Year for Organ & Tissue Donation

Transplant Australia welcomes news that 2016 was a record-breaking year for organ and tissue donation in Australia, with more Australians and their families giving the gift of life than ever…

Chris ThomasJanuary 17, 2017

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Our wonderful Victorian State Chair is stepping down

Roxanne Kavanagh, who has been Chair of Transplant Australia's Victorian/Tasmanian State Committee for the last 24 months, has decided to hand over the reins. The heart-lung recipient, who received her…

Chris ThomasJanuary 9, 2017

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Fundraise your way to Málaga

Thinking of coming to the World Transplant Games in Málaga 2017 and could use a financial boost? Everyday Hero is an easy-to-use website which allows you to rally your community…

Chris ThomasDecember 19, 2016

organ and tissue donation

MEDIA STATEMENT – The Review of the Australian organ donation, retrieval and transplantation system

World Transplant Football Commission established

Mr Lam celebrates new kidney and return to health

MEDIA STATEMENT | Transplant Australia welcomes updated organ donor register

100 days from World Transplant Games, Málaga officials and WTGF President Chris Thomas meet to check preparations

Transplant Australia – Seeking New Board Appointments

The Transplant Australia Football Club prepare to kick off 2017!

2016, A Record Year for Organ & Tissue Donation

Our wonderful Victorian State Chair is stepping down

Fundraise your way to Málaga

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