DonateLife Week 

DonateLife Week 2016
 

Register, discuss and get involved to save lives! DonateLife Week (31 July - 7 August) 2016!

Did you know only one in three Australians have joined the Australian Organ Donor Register, even though 81% believe registration of donation decisions is important*? 

In DonateLife Week (31 July – 7 August) we are asking all Australians, “What are you waiting for? Join the Australian Organ Donor Register online today!” 

Help us encourage more Australians to decide and register their donation decision during DonateLife Week 2016:

  • Join our #endthewait campaign to spread the message - share your donation decision on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.  
  • Download our Supporter Kit and online resources including posters, online banners and more to promote the week in your community, workplace and home. 

Registration is important – 91% of families agree to donation proceeding where the deceased was a registered organ donor. This drops to just 52% where the deceased was not registered and the family had no prior knowledge.

More than 1,500 Australians are today waiting for a life-saving or life-transforming transplant. If you are willing to one day save lives by becoming an organ and tissue donor, you need to register and discuss  your decision with your family and friends.

Registration of your donation decision leaves your family in no doubt and, in doing so, provides comfort that they are upholding your decision. 

This is a message we need to promote across the community during DonateLife Week and we welcome your support! 

We invite you to get involved and promote the important message of registration and family discussion of donation decisions. 

It’s easy to get your work place, your school, your community involved. 

We have a range of materials available to support your involvement – check out our DonateLife Week Supporter Kit today! 

DonateLife Week is Australia’s national awareness week to promote organ and tissue donation.

*Woolcott Research 2015

 
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