How many people here are organ donors, who is for and agains it?

[margomeoz]

I am not but then my organs are probably pickled anyway.

Besides I would be afraid they might just kill me for them if I am not dead.

[cherry*135]

I don't  think so Lurker. 

The best way to ensure your wishes are carried out re organ donation is to register with Australian Organ Donor Register, the single national register.

After a death of the person who wanted to donate their organs, their family could overule that decision. As it says in my post above, new guidelines for Drs have been introduced to make it more difficult for families to over ride these decisions.

I think the drivers licence organ donation  (if still avail in some states), doesn't hold that much weight legally.

I haven't signed up as a donor. I did read a few years ago that having it on your licence wouldn't ensure that your wishes were carried out. I really wouldnt want family members having a falling out over organ donation after my death, if they couldn't all agree to it.  Now I have read there is a national register I will think about it more carefully.

[kyliecrv]

I just renewed my license yesterday and they don't have it on there or on the form any more (NSW)
I can't be an organ donor due to my own medical history but I am a big advocate of it as well as blood donation and my family n friends have all had conversations at my initiation so I hope they make the choice.
They all know that if anyone hasn't said they are against it and it comes to me to decide that I will say YES for them.
My 16 y/o daughter was so excited after her bday to be legally allowed to go and donate blood! She will do it regularly now. ❤️

[lurker17260]

This is what I remember seeing I think http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/australian-organ-donor-register

[lurker17260]

First steps

How to register

• Register online
• Download a New registration, change or removal of details form
• Visit your local DHS Service Centre and pick up a brochure that includes a registration form
• Call 1800 777 203 to register on the phone or ask for a registration form to be posted to you

It helps if you tell us your Medicare card number

It’s not compulsory to link your donor registration to your Medicare record but we ask your permission to do this because it will help keep your details up-to-date. It will also help to identify your record if you are ever considered as an organ donor in the future.

[spotweldersfriend]

I used to be,then we split up 🙂

[*mrgrizz*]

you are welcome to what ever is not worn out.

i donate blood........only for the biscuits

[spotweldersfriend]

Tim Tams?

[*mrgrizz*]

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@spotweldersfriend wrote:
Tim Tams?

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what they feed you tim tams

must look for new donar centre

we only get choc chip

[spotweldersfriend]

Never donated blood mrgrizz.I need all I can get.Born in Transylvania:-)

[ten*teeny*tiny*toes]

I had Donor on my Vic DL but it wasnt an option not when I changed to a Qld licence 12 yrs ago.
I registered and carry an organ donor card in my walllet to display my wishes.
My lot know how I feel and when I'm gone they can take what bits they want.
I've just checked my card from 15+ years ago and all the details that Lurker provided are spot on. Even the phone no is the same!!