Organ and tissue donation

Organ and tissue donation is when a person (a donor) donates their organs or tissues to another person (a recipient).

Donations allow recipients who have damaged organs or tissues, to be replaced through a life-saving medical procedure called a transplant.

Why do people need transplants?
What are the different types of donation?
What organs can be donated?
What tissues can be donated?

More information

Find out more about becoming an organ donor.

For further queries or to organise a presentation on the subject at your workplace, sporting, or social club, contact DonateLife WA by email or call 1800 950 155

Remember

  • A donor is someone who donates their organs or tissues to another person who requires a transplant
  • A recipient is someone who previously had damaged organs or tissues and has received a transplant
  • Around 1800 Australians are officially waiting for an organ transplant at any time.
  • There are two different types of donation; deceased or living.
  • All Australians are encouraged to become a potential donor.

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