We have one of the highest transplant success rates in the world. The patients of organ waiting lists are gravely ill and on the current statistics, approximately one person will die each week while awaiting a transplant. As many as nine people can benefit from the organ or tissue donation of one person. Organ donation in Australia only occurs after brain death has been established.
Brain death is when the brain function stops forever.
The most important step to becoming an organ donor is to let your family know of your decision. Doctors in Australia will always consult the family of the deceased, to establish the organ donation wishes of their relative. This makes family discussion important. While the age limit of organ donation is generally up to 75 years, there is no limit for donation of tissue.