When Linda and her family woke up one day last year, the last thing they imagined they would be doing is saying goodbye to their son Glenn and making the decision to donate his organs but that’s exactly what happened. Despite Glenn no longer being here, he was able to transform the lives of at least three people.

In the first episode of Talking Transplant, we are joined by Linda and Associate Professor Helen Opdam, one of our Intensive Care Specialists and the National Medical Director at the Organ and Tissue Authority.

We chat about why letting your family know that you’re an organ donor is one of the most important conversations you can have, some practical tips on how to raise the topic and bust some common myths around donation.

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.

When Linda and her family woke up one day last year, the last thing they imagined they would be doing is saying goodbye to their son Glenn and making the decision to donate his organs but that’s exactly what happened. Despite Glenn no longer being here, he was able to transform the lives of at least three people.
In the first episode of Talking Transplant, we are joined by Linda and Associate Professor Helen Opdam, one of our Intensive Care Specialists and the National Medical Director at the Organ and Tissue Authority.
We chat about why letting your family know that you’re an organ donor is one of the most important conversations you can have, some practical tips on how to raise the topic and bust some common myths around donation.
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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