Donatelife week
DonateLife Week shines a light on donor generosity at RNSH Royal North Shore Hospital marked
the donation process is a deeply meaningful experience, and that DonateLife Week serves as a valuable reminder of the significance of these conversations at end-of-life. “I feel privileged to care for organ and tissue donors at the end of their lives,” she said. “Their decision to help others is the reason someone else gets a second chance at life. Jenny said the week is a chance to encourage more Australians to take a moment to consider registering their wishes. “While around 80 per cent of Australians support organ and tissue donation, only 33 per cent are currently registered on the Australian Organ Donor Register. In 2025, we’re encouraging more Australians to consider registering their wishes. It’s a simple step that can make a lasting difference.” You can register to be an organ and tissue donor by visiting www.donatelife.gov.au/ register-donor-today.
DonateLife Week by honouring the donors and their families through an initiative to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation. The national campaign, run by the Australian Government’s Organ and Tissue Authority, took place from 27 July to 3 August this year. To acknowledge the week and honour the dedication of staff who support patients and families throughout the organ and tissue donation experience, a morning barbeque was held on the balcony of the hospital’s intensive care unit. NSLHD Donation Specialists Jenny Holman and Alyce Robinson hosted the event and thoughtfully timed it in the morning to allow both night and day shift staff to take part in the celebrations. The gathering provided an opportunity for colleagues to connect and reflect on the impact of caring for donors and their families. Jenny shared that guiding families through
DonateLife Week BBQ at RNSH
NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 14| 8 AUGUST 2025
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