New DonateLife Week (July 27-August 3) data reveals that just 28 per cent of eligible Greater Shepparton residents (14,460 people) are registered on the Australian Organ Donor Register (AODR).
In 2024, there were 328 new registrations, up slightly from 317 in 2023. The local consent rate sits at 51 per cent. Nearby Moira Shire ranked in the top five LGAs for consent rate at 72 per cent, with 32 per cent of eligible residents registered.
With around 1,800 Australians currently waiting for a life-saving transplant, DonateLife is urging people to take one minute to register as organ and tissue donors and to tell their loved ones of their decision. While 4 in 5 Australians support organ and tissue donation, only around 1 in 3 are registered to be a donor.
Register today at donatelife.gov.au or through your Medicare account. Then, share your wishes with your family.
