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Make a Difference: Why Organ Donation Matters with Gerald Quigley
In this episode, Gerald Quigley joins Michael to talk about a topic many of us avoid — organ and tissue donation. But the reality is, 80 out of 100 Australians say they support donation… yet only 30 out of 100 are actually registered.
So what’s stopping us?
Gerald walks us through:
Why registering your decision isn't enough — your family must know your wishes, or they can override them
The current need — including over 14,000 Australians on dialysis who could benefit from a kidney
How to have the conversation early, clearly, and with care
The simple steps to register at donatelife.gov.au
It’s…
The skinny
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