Deceased Donor Program
It is possible to donate bone and other tissue after you pass away. As a DonateLife Partner, we work closely with DonateLife WA Donation Specialist Coordinators who facilitate this donation program.
It is important to talk to your family about your organ and tissue donation wishes during your lifetime, so that your next of kin is aware of your wishes and can make an informed decision, if approached by a donation specialist coordinator after your death.
The body of the deceased is always handled with great care and respect. Bone and tissue are carefully retrieved by a specially qualified and highly trained team of health professionals.
Using prosthetic implants, the limbs are reconstructed to restore alignment, and all wounds are carefully closed – as for any surgical procedure. It is also possible for the family to view the body following the retrieval should they wish to.
The generous gift of donation made by donors and their families enables us to improve the lives and wellbeing of bone and tissue graft recipients.
To find out more about donation please visit the DonateLife website.
“Our 19 yr old daughter Alysha became a tissue donor in 2008. Alysha wanted to help others whenever she could and her conversation with us about donating her organs and tissues was not a surprise. When we were asked whether Alysha could be a tissue donor, we knew what to do. It has been a source of great pride for us to know how many people have benefited from her generosity.”
