27/07/2025
Give Sight, Give Life! 🌱
This year during , let’s shine a light on eye and tissue donation—a gift that transforms lives:
Last year alone, 2,486 Australians regained sight through corneal transplants, and 9,904 people received vital tissue grafts!
Anyone can donate eye or tissue—even outside a hospital up to 24 hours after death. More people are eligible than with organ donation!
✨ Why it matters
- Corneas restore sight.
- Sclera supports surgical repairs.
- Skin, bone, heart valves, tendons—all save lives or improve quality of life for those suffering from burns, cancer, heart defects, and more.
MYTH BUSTERS:
🕊️ “Will donation change how I look?” — Nope. Procedures are carried out with utmost respect, keeping funeral appearance intact.
🕊️ “I’m too old or my eyesight’s poor.” — Age, sight quality, blood type—none of it stops you. Most donors are in their 70s.
🔹 Here’s how YOU can help:
Register in under a minute—grab your phone and Medicare card.
❤️ Let’s come together this —help raise awareness about eye and tissue donation, register, and spark conversations. Because every share, every registration is a chance to restore sight and save a life.
Tag someone who’d be proud to make a difference!
Head to donatelife.gov.au to find out more