Join transplant recipients, donor families, living donors, healthcare professionals, researchers and supporters from across Australia for a special day celebrating more than 60 years of life-changing transplantation in Australia.
Held on the opening day of the 31st World Transplant Congress, this free community event honours the extraordinary generosity of organ and tissue donors and recognises the individuals, families and professionals whose dedication has transformed countless lives.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney's Darling Harbour, The Greatest Gift brings together people from across the transplant community to reflect, connect and celebrate the remarkable impact of donation and transplantation.
Whether you are a transplant recipient, someone awaiting transplantation, a donor family member, carer, living donor, healthcare professional, researcher, student, Congress delegate, or anyone whose life has been touched by organ and tissue donation and transplantation, we invite you to be part of this unique national celebration.
Get Involved
The Greatest Gift is more than an event—it's a national celebration of the people, organisations and healthcare teams who have shaped more than 60 years of transplantation in Australia.
As the global transplant community gathers in Sydney for the 31st World Transplant Congress to get involved and register for one or all the below events.
The Greatest Gift welcomes:
Event Program
10:00am – 1:00pm
Hear from Australian and international leaders in transplantation alongside transplant recipients who will share their personal experiences and insights.
Topics Include:
Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in small-group discussions, ask questions and connect with others who understand the transplant journey.
Following the forum, enjoy a casual lunch and connect with members of the transplant community from across Australia
12:30pm arrival - 1:15pm start
Join a gentle 1.5km community walk around Darling Harbour and across the iconic Pyrmont Bridge.
Together we will:
This special walk provides an opportunity for the transplant and donor community to come together in gratitude, remembrance and hope.
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conclude the day by joining delegates from around the world for the official Opening Ceremony of the 31st World Transplant Congress and Welcome to Country.
For more than six decades, transplantation has transformed lives across Australia. The Greatest Gift is an opportunity to honour that legacy, celebrate the people who make it possible, and look forward to the future together.
Express your interest to Volunteer at The Greatest Gift Day or the 31st World Transplant Congress.
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