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Membership

As the largest support organisation of its kind in the world, Transplant Australia represents a diverse range of members all working to lift organ donor rates.

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Transplant Australia’s membership is open to:

  • Transplant recipients and their families
  • People waiting for a transplant including those on dialysis 
  • The families of those who have generously become donors 
  • Living donors and their families
  • Medical, nursing and administrative staff involved in organ and tissue donation

What we offer all members

  • A caring and supportive network of people who all believe in organ and tissue donation
  • Friendship, support and recognition
  • The opportunity to register as a Teamlife Community Champion to spread the word about organ and tissue donation, either as recipient, donor family or living donor
  • Social and sporting activities at a local, State and national level, including the Australia Transplant Games
  • Invitation to regular meetings to discuss issues of mutual interest
  • Regular newsletters and communication
  • Membership of your relevant State Branch and the opportunity to serve on committees, advisory/working groups to support Transplant Australia objectives
  • An opportunity to actively participate in the affairs of Transplant Australia through voting rights at the Annual General Meeting

For recipients and those awaiting a transplant

  • Education, access to nutritional, lifestyle and exercise information
  • Up-to-date medical information regarding side-effects and latest transplantation developments delivered through meetings, newsletters and online
  • Representation to Governments, the Department of Health and Ageing, the transplantation sector, the pharmaceutical industry and the community on issues affecting recipients and those awaiting a transplant, including those on dialysis
  • Participation in the Australian and World Transplant Games
  • The opportunity to thank donor families

For Donor Families

  • Sharing stories with other families who have experienced organ donation first-hand
  • Thanksgiving and rememberance services and the ability to celebrate your loved one through the Transplant Games
  • Tree and rose plant ceremonies

For living donors

  • Representation to Government, employers and the general community on issues affecting living donors, including paid leave and work entitlements
  • Thanksgiving and other celebratory events
  • Recognition of your generous gift through the Living Donor Star Pin Program

The costs are as follows:

Individual

a) Cost is $15

Family

a) Cost is $25

Donor Families and Living Donors

a) Cost is $0. Donor Families and Living Donors receive honorary membership.

MEMBERSHIP FORM

 Transplant Australia Membership form

 Standards of Conduct TA.pdf