Organs that can be transplanted include heart, lung, liver, kidney, pancreas or the insulin-producing islet cells of the pancreas, which can be transplanted separately as a treatment for diabetes. Tissues that can be donated include heart valves, heart tissue, blood veins, bone, veins, tendons, ligaments, skin or parts of the eye. Blood and tissue types need to match for a transplant to be successful. Organs from donors of the same ethnic background as the person needing a transplant are more likely to be a close match.
In a process that will only take one minute, to register, visit: donatelife.gov.au/register
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