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Cultural Night at WA Museum Boola Bardip

World Transplant Games participants were given exclusive access to the WA Museum Boola Bardip for a night of singing, dancing, and celebrating.

Donors Reflect During Beach Walk

In full sunshine, donor families and living donors walked along part of Western Australia's stunning coastline on Monday 17 April to reflect on the gift of life and the loss of their loved ones.

Multifaith Remembrance and Thanksgiving Service

The generosity of the human spirit embraced attendees at the Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving on Saturday 15 April at the striking St George's Cathedral in Perth.  

The 2023 World Transplant Games Opening Ceremony

Let the Games begin! The World Transplant Games officially opened on Sunday night with a vibrant and heartfelt ceremony of unity and celebration.

Meet Perth’s Transplant Teams – A medical symposium

Meet the Western Australian Transplant Teams in a special health symposium as part of the World Transplant Games.

Transplant talent on both sides of the camera in new campaign to light the lives of others

Ahead of the World Transplant Games, Transplant Australia has launched a new television campaign exploring the potential of donation if every Australian was registered on the Australian Organ Donor Register.

Gift of Life Baton Ride

The Gift of Life Baton will cross the width of Australia, carried on motorbike by alturistic kidney donor, Gordon Rutty, arriving in Perth on Sunday, April 16.

Updated COVID Vaccination Policy – 2023 World Transplant Games

The Local Organising Committee of the World Transplant Games, Perth, Australia, has updated its COVID Vaccination Policy in line with changed Australian Government requirements for entering Australia.

One man’s driving adventure for the gift of life

Living kidney donor, Anil Srivatsa from India is on the road to Perth unlike any other. His road will take him 57,000km through 17 countries as he drives to Perth, sharing the message of organ donation along the way.

The Gift of Life Baton: a symbol to inspire and unite

The new Gift of Life Baton was launched at Olympic House in Switzerland by the Australian Ambassador to Switzerland, Mr Philip Green, in the presence of the President of the International Olympic Committee President, Thomas Bach, and representatives of the

Perth and Surrounds – The adventure you have dreamed of right on your doorstep

Can’t decide what else to do while you’re in Perth for the Games.  Here are 5 adventures within easy reach.  Just pick your direction.

Launch of the Organ Donation Ambassador Program at Olympic House

The World Transplant Games Federation launched the Organ Donation Ambassador Campaign at Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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