Organ and tissue donation resources

The Australian Government and state and territory governments have created this national strategy in response to the Review of the Australian organ donation, retrieval and transplantation system. It aligns with the Organ and Tissue Authority’s Strategy 2022–2027.

Eligible donors use this log to keep track of out-of-pocket expenses associated with their donation.

Eligible donors can use this sheet to keep track of medical appointments. Donors can give this sheet to the medical professional who performs or books their physical and mental health tests (usually the transplant coordinator) to sign as proof of attendance.

Eligible donors use this log to keep track of leave they take associated with their organ donation.

The Transition Action Plan (TAP) aims to consolidate and progress actions that will inform the implementation approach for the National Strategy for Organ Donation, Retrieval and Transplantation and the National Eye and Tissue Sector Framework.

The National Eye and Tissue Sector Framework aims to guide the effective, evidence-based future operations and management of the Australian eye and tissue sector.

This report and statement complete phase 1 of a 2-phase approach to review Australia’s organ donation, retrieval and transplantation system. The 57 recommendations in the report will be considered during phase 2 — the development of the future national strategy.

This publication guides donors and their employers on the Supporting Living Organ Donors Program. It has information on the Program, including how to claim and what to include in your application.

Eligible donors complete this form and submit to livingorgandonation@health.gov.au.

The Australian Government and state and territory governments’ collective response to PricewaterhouseCoopers’ analysis of the Australian Eye and Tissue Sector (2015).

Australian Government response to the Ernst & Young report: Review of the implementation of the national reform agenda on organ and tissue donation and transplantation