Did you know?
Australia has a world class reputation for
successful transplant outcomes.
Australia also has one of the lowest donation rates in the developed world.
In 2011, 337 organ donors gave 1001 transplant recipients a new chance in life. Around 1600 people are on Australian organ transplant waiting lists at any one time.
Australia also has one of the lowest donation rates in the developed world.
In 2011, 337 organ donors gave 1001 transplant recipients a new chance in life. Around 1600 people are on Australian organ transplant waiting lists at any one time.
On average, people on the transplant list
must wait between 6 months and 4 years.
In 2011, the Australian population had 14.9
deceased donors per million people.
In Australia, less than 60% of families of potential donors give consent for organ donation to proceed.
The most important thing that helps a family's decision is their knowing the wishes of the loved one.
In Australia, less than 60% of families of potential donors give consent for organ donation to proceed.
The most important thing that helps a family's decision is their knowing the wishes of the loved one.
Organ and Tissue Donation Facts
· One organ and tissue donor can transform the lives of 10 or more people.
· Australia is a world leader for successful transplant outcomes, yet has one of the lowest donation rates in the developed world.
· Around 1600 people are on Australian organ transplant waiting lists.
· On average, people on the transplant list can wait between 6 months and 4 years
· The most important thing that helps a family's decision is their knowing the wishes of their loved one. 43% of Australians do not know or are not sure of the donation wishes of their loved one
The statistics on organ donation in Australia have been compiled from the
Australian and New Zealand Organ Donor Registry (ANZOD). These figures will be
added to on publication of ANZOD’s annual report.
For more information, visit www.anzdata.org.au
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