Having an organ transplant is a big thing for someone to go through and for most people there is a lot of fear and uncertainty in the lead up. One factor we haven’t spoken about yet is how do you tackle that uncertainty and illness while being a parent. How much do you tell your child? What’s the best way to explain to them you are about to receive a transplant? 

To help us navigate this we speak to Dr Donovan Moncur. Donovan is a child psychiatrist and is going to help give parents some tools and information on how best to explain a complex situation like this.

We will also chat to Sally Yeung. Sally has had a kidney transplant and was put on the transplant waiting list while her daughter was in prep so knows this dilemma all too well.

If you haven’t done so already sign up today and become an organ and tissue donor. For more information, please visit Donate Life.

Do you follow us on social media? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date.

Having an organ transplant is a big thing for someone to go through and for most people there is a lot of fear and uncertainty in the lead up. One factor we haven’t spoken about yet is how do you tackle that uncertainty and illness while being a parent. How much do you tell your child? What’s the best way to explain to them you are about to receive a transplant? 
To help us navigate this we speak to Dr Donovan Moncur. Donovan is a child psychiatrist and is going to help give parents some tools and information on how best to explain a complex situation like this.
We will also chat to Sally Yeung. Sally has had a kidney transplant and was put on the transplant waiting list while her daughter was in prep so knows this dilemma all too well.
If you haven’t done so already sign up today and become an organ and tissue donor. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.donatelife.gov.au/">Donate Life</a>.  
Do you follow us on social media? Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AustinHealth">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/austinhealth_/">Instagram</a> to stay up-to-date.

As a leader in organ transplant and home to the Victorian Liver Transplant Unit, Talking Transplant by Austin Health shines a light on all facets of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
We hear the experiences of our patients, how families grapple with the loss of a loved one and make the decision to save another, and discover the very real challenges our staff at Austin Health face to improve outcomes for transplant patients around the world. 
Join the organ donor registry today! Please visit Donate Life and help save a life.
If you have a topic you want covered in an episode, you can reach us by emailing media@austin.org.au or visit our website.

As a leader in organ transplant and home to the Victorian Liver Transplant Unit, Talking Transplant by Austin Health shines a light on all facets of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. We hear the experiences of our patients, how families grapple with the loss of a loved one and make the decision to save another, and discover the very real challenges our staff at Austin Health face to improve outcomes for transplant patients around the world.  Join the organ donor registry today! Please visit <a href="https://www.donatelife.gov.au/">Donate Life</a> and help save a life. If you have a topic you want covered in an episode, you can reach us by emailing media@austin.org.au or visit our <a href="https://www.austin.org.au/talking-transplant/">website</a>.

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