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The Australian Transplant Games now has its very own logo- one which celebrates the human spirit and unity while encompassing the world symbol for organ donation- the green ribbon.
Registration for the games opens next month along with our new website. A fantastic juniors program has been designed including a great day trip to Rottnest Is. Contact games@transplant.org.au.
Over the next few months Transplant Australia branches will recognise the wonderful contribution of Living Donors. If you wish to receive a Star Pin please email denise.hurley@transplant.org.au . Once you have registered, you will receive details about the event happening in your branch.
On the first Friday of November the WA branch headed off to the land of the Quokkas- Rottnest Island that is.
Transplant Australia CEO Chris Thomas had earlier met Senator McLucas and her senior staff for one hour on Friday, February 8, in which we were able to have a frank and robust discussion about the sector and what was needed to improve the system of donation.
Deputy Premier and State Treasurer Eric Ripper signs onto the Australian organ donation register and is joined by Simone McMahon, President of the WA branch of Transplant Australia and Young Australian of the Year recipient in 2006.
Chris Tew & Karen Knuckey from TA Victoria
TACKERS is holding its eighth ski camp for young transplantees from around the world, from 5-12 January 2008 in Anzčre, Valais, Switzerland and is calling on Aussie kids to take part!
At the Transplant Australia Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday October 30, 2007, Chairman, Bernie Morellini proudly announced the addition of two new Life Members. Dr Antony Harding of New South Wales and Mr Ian Patten of South Australia.
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Transplant Australia has a new Company Secretary. Matthew Maddocks, from Sydney, took on the role last month following his appointment by the Board of Directors. more
From left: Ashley, Matthew, Nicole and Alec Maddocks
The16th World Transplant Games closed in Bangkok earlier this month with the WTGF Flag being handed to the Local Organising Committee for the 17th Games on the Gold Coast.
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Denise Hurley has a passion for health promotion and she's now working for Transplant Australia. more
Media Statement
Media Release from Minister Hill
Transplant Australia and LifeGift joined forces on September 12 to hold a Parliamentary Advocacy breakfast promoting organ and tissue donation to our nations leaders. more
The National Clinical Taskforce on Organ and Tissue Donation has just released its mid-term report calling for more consistent communication, potential use of the Access Card for registration and expansion of health professional training on donor/family consent processes.more
Transplant Australia WA Director Simone McMahon has just completed her Churchill Fellowship examining organ donation systems overseas.
Click here to read about Simone's travels
Elmarie Pareezer has commenced working at Transplant Australia in the role of Event and Project Manager with the main responsibility of managing the Australian Transplant Games in 2008 and the World Transplant Games in 2009 more
Transplant Australia is calling for participants to represent Australia in the Winter Transplant Games. They will be held in Finland from March 26 - 31 next year.The Nicholas Cup for Children will also be part of the Games.If you are interested please email contactus@transplant.org.au and we will pass your information on to our Team Manager.More information visit www.rovaniemi2008.com
Transplant Australia would like to congratulate the winners of 2007 National Car Raffle, drawn 16 June 2007.
1st Toyota Yaris, Jane Thouroude, Cairns QLD
2nd LCD TV, Ethell Fraser Boronia VIC
3rd DVD Recorder, Graham Ratcliff South Croydon VIC
The American Society of Transplant Surgeons is extremely saddened at the tragic turn of events during an organ retrieval mission in Milwaukee, WI. More...
Thanksgiving services are being held in May / June 2007. For details on services in each state please select National & Branch Information , your state and then events.
In December 2006 the normally athletic Claire Kerr was suddenly struck down with Cardiomyopathy.Claire now awaits a life saving Heart Transplant. More...
The real victims of a reality TV show promoting organ donation were the three dialysis patients who had been duped into believing one of them would receive a dying woman's kidney. More...
The NSW branch of Transplant Australia will be holding their Miracle Dinner on 16 June 2007 at Dooley's Catholic Club, 24 Joh St, Lidcombe. All welcome. More...
Transplant Australia will host a Memorial Dinner for its former CEO, Mark Cocks AM. It will be held on Friday, June 1, 2007 at Miramare Gardens, Terrey Hills, on Sydney's northern beaches.
Please keep an eye on the website for further details or call Transplant Australia on (02) 9922-5400.
The Australian Transplant Cricket Club (ATCC) are looking for transplant recipient children, preferably teenage males, to participate in an interstate cricket camp / carnival - most likely in the Melbourne / Geelong area - over the October 2007 school holiday period. For more information please contactus@transplant.org.au
Transplant Australia today (Wednesday May 30) joined other health authorities in condemning a Dutch reality TV show which promises a donated kidney to the winner. More...
In recent years there has been an increase in listeriosis in elderly and or immuncompromised people. During the festive season there is more chance of being be exposed to listeria-risky foods.
The Australian Transplant Cricket Club is holding their awards dinner on 28 April 2007 with special guest speaker Tracey Holmes. Come along and join in the fun.
The Australian Transplant Games were held in Geelong, Victoria from 16 to 23 September 2006. Photographs of the various sporting, recreational and social events will soon be available for viewing through this site. Order forms are available for placing of orders for photographs, the official Games DVD and memorabilia. See 'What's New' on this page or the ATG Geelong Games section of this website.
Transplant Australia honoured and recognised living donors on Friday 16 June 2006 at Admiralty House, Kirribilli, Sydney with the National Launch of the "Living Donor Star Pin and Certificate of Acknowledgement" .
World Transplant Games 2009 - Gold Coast Queensland. It is estimated that 4,000 participants are expected from more than 70 countries at the 2009 World Transplant Games.
Transplant Australia has a new National Office based in Sydney
Transplant Australia announces the appointment of Christopher Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer.
The Australian Transplant Games were held in Geelong, Victoria from 16 to 23 September 2006. Photographs of the various sporting, recreational and social events can be viewed at http://leurabears.com.au/gallery2/main.php .
Order Form for Merchandise and photographs: ATG Geelong Merchandise and Photo orders Oct 06.doc
Transplant Australia to host the World Transplant Games in 2009 at the Gold Coast ,Queensland. It is estimated that 4,000 participants are expected from more than 70 countries at the 2009 World Transplant Games.
David Hookes Memorial Series - 2006 The ATCC are set to go! The First Test Match is Sun 9 & Mon 10 July Percy Main Cricket Club. First ODI - Jesmond Cricket Ground Wed 12 July. We wish the ATCC all the best on the Tour of England 2006.
The ABC Radio Grandstand award was presented to the Australian Transplant Cricket Club at the SCG on 7 March. Part of the prize, a cricket coaching clinic was attended by many transplant recipient children, family and friends. Everyone had a great time.
The World Day for Organ Donation and Transplantation was established to promote organ and tissue donation and access to organ transplantation. It contributes to increase awareness on the positive values of organ donation and to support events in the field of organ donation and transplantation. The World day for Organ Donation and Transplantation is 26 October 2006
Transplant Australia is supporting the establishment of a Foundation to raise money for the late V8 Supercar driver Ashley Cooper's partner Casey and their young children Ella and Bailey.
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Click here to donate to the Transplant Australia Trust - Ashley Cooper Foundation.
Key members of the National Clinical Taskforce into Organ and Tissue Donation presented their final report to the new Labor Government on Thursday, February 14.
Transplant Australia has released the 2007 Annual Report.
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