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21/10/2026

🧡 Today is Saffron Day 🧡

Saffron Day honours the memory of 7-year-old Deyaan Udani, whose generous gift of organ donation gave four people the opportunity for a second chance at life.

The day highlights the importance of having a conversation about organ and tissue donation. When your family knows you want to be an organ and tissue donor, they are more likely to agree to donation if you ever have the opportunity to be a donor.

Get involved today:

🍊 Wear orange in honour of Deyaan
📸 Post a photo and tag DonateLife and Saffron Day
🏷️ Share using
💬 Take a moment to talk about organ and tissue donation with those closest to you

Find out more: https://www.donatelife.gov.au/news-events/events/2026/saffron-day-2026

19/10/2026

Peter waited 4 years for his life saving kidney transplant, while managing self-dialysis in remote regional Australia.

When Peter finally received the call, he was in end stage renal failure and barely able to walk from one room to the next.

Thirty years on, the kidney Peter received in 1996 continues to function well. His gratitude has never wavered. ❤️

‘There aren’t enough words to express what this has meant to myself and my family,’ Peter says.

There are around 2,000 Australians like Peter on a waitlist for an organ transplant and an additional 14,000 people on dialysis for kidney failure, many who could benefit from a kidney transplant.

Registering as an organ and tissue donor makes a real difference and saves lives. Register at donatelife.gov.au or through Medicare and don’t forget to tell your family you want to be an organ donor.

Read more about Peter’s story: https://www.donatelife.gov.au/donation-stories/peter-had-kidney-transplant

15/10/2026

💡 Did you know? All major religions support organ and tissue donation as an act of compassion and generosity. This includes Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Judaism 🩷

❓ But what about my religious and cultural requirements when I die?

DonateLife Donation Specialists will support your family with your religious and cultural requirements. Make sure you register to be an organ and tissue donor at donatelife.gov.au and tell your family you want to be a donor.

You can also read religious and cultural support statements on our website https://www.donatelife.gov.au/get-involved/community-resource-library

13/10/2026

Our community partner Women's Agenda are raising awareness of organ and tissue donation by sharing real stories of donor families and people who have had a transplant 🩷

When Rowena Alexander’s 20-year-old daughter died suddenly in 2018, her family found themselves dealing with unimaginable pain and grief.

11/10/2026

💡 Did you know? You don’t have to be in perfect health to make a life-saving difference! Whether you smoke, drink or have an unhealthy diet you can still register to be an organ and tissue donor.

There’s every possibility that some of your organs and tissue may be suitable for donation. You can trust the medical team at the time of your death to assess if you can be a donor.

Your gift could give someone else a second chance at life. ❤️

👉 Spread the word by sharing this post to your Story and register to be an organ and tissue donor at donatelife.gov.au

07/10/2026

In 2025, 2,757 Australians received the gift of sight through a corneal transplant 🩷👁️

💡Did you know? Except for blood transfusion, corneal transplants are the oldest and most common form of human transplantation. Corneal transplants help restore vision in people who have damaged cornea. Damage can happen through infection, injury or diseases like keratoconus.

Corneal transplants couldn’t happen without cornea donors. We thank all donors who have given the life-changing gift of sight through donation.

Register as an organ and tissue donor at donatelife.gov.au or through Medicare.

04/10/2026

Lucas has shared about his decades long health journey through his blog, including his liver transplant in 2019.

Lucas writes, ‘I wouldn’t be here today with Des (Lucas’ wife) and our 2 young daughters if it wasn’t for the donor, and their family’s choice.

Read more about Lucas and his story: https://www.donatelife.gov.au/donation-stories/lucas-had-liver-transplant

02/10/2026

Here are some simple steps to start a conversation about organ and tissue donation with your family.

🧠 Get the facts
Read up about organ and tissue donation at donatelife.gov.au before you start.

🗣️ Find a talking point
Try talking about a story you’ve seen in the news or on social media about a donor or someone who has received a life-saving transplant, if it helps.

☕ Relax
Have your chat over a cup of coffee or when you’re spending time together.

❤️ Speak from the heart
Be as honest and open as you can be and listen to each other. You don’t have to agree.

🙏 Talk about your beliefs
Whatever your beliefs, make them a part of the conversation. Get advice from our website or speak to a member of your community.

⏰ Grab the moment

Don’t put it off. If it seems like the right time, go for it, and get the whole family involved.