What would you give?
What would you take?
It’s Organ Donor Day
in America, but in every country
there are people on
organ and tissue waiting lists...
In every country,
people are dying
without telling their families
that they’d like to donate
their organs and tissues.
One organ and tissue donor
can save or enhance the lives
of 10 or more people.
Australia is a world leader
for successful transplant outcomes.
Around 1600 people
are on Australian organ
transplant waiting lists.
In 2011, 337 organ donors
gave 1001 Australians
a new chance at life.
The number of organ donors a
nd transplant recipients in 2011
was the highest number
since national records began.
In Australia the family will always be asked to confirm
the donation wishes of the deceased before donation can proceed.
the donation wishes of the deceased before donation can proceed.
The majority of Australians
are generally willing
to become organ (79%)
and tissue (76%) donors.
Australia’s family consent rate is low, with less than 60% of families giving consent for organ and tissue donation to proceed. (READ AS - Tell your family that they can say “yes” to donating your organs after you go!)
43% of Australians do not know or are not sure of the donation wishes of their loved ones.
to donating her organs
and tissues.
What about you?
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