I am alive today because of some amazing people.
My wife, Medical professionals, NSW Health and a loving and compassionate family who, at a time of tragic loss, found the strength to consent to Organ Donation.
I am now and forever will be a passionate advocate for Organ Donation and the critical role families have in making the final decision to donate their loved one’s organs.
The messaging and focus of the OTA is in desperate need of reform.
As of today there is still no announcement on The Donatelife Community Partners?
Today marks the end of April!
But why is that significant? Let's talk funding applications for 2024. They opened back on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 10:00am AEDT, and they closed Friday, March 1, 2024, at 4:00pm AEDST. That gave everyone just 30 days to get their applications ready and submitted! 💼
According to DONATELIFE OTA's own website, successful applicants were supposed to be announced this month - April. But here we are, 60 days after the applications closed, and even those who didn't make it haven't been given any feedback! 🤔
It's just another example of an organisation in chaos. Despite the CEO being awarded an OAM for services to organ donation, the reality is quite grim. Consent, registration, and donation rates have been declining for six years. It's clear that Australia's organ and tissue donation system needs serious reform. 🚑 #OrganDonation #FundingApplications #reformneeded
Australian Organ and Tissue Authority Anne Ruston Gerardine (Ged) Kearney
Organ and tissue donors can transform the lives of so many Aussies. Be sure that you’re registered, and discuss organ and tissue donation with your family now.
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#organdonation #donatelife #savelives
Thank you for sharing these resources and highlighting the continuous need for blood! 🩸