Transplant Australia
The
Greatest
Gift60+ years of
transplantation
in Australia
Sunday 20 September, 2026 - Sydney
Transplant recipients in orange shirts celebratingCommunity supporter at transplant eventTransplant recipient with child smiling

A Day of Celebration,
Connection and Gratitude

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

Help Us Celebrate The Greatest Gift

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.

Who Should Attend?

The Greatest Gift welcomes:

  • Transplant recipients
  • People awaiting transplantation
  • Living donors
  • Donor families
  • Families and carers
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Researchers
  • Students
  • Patient advocates and community supporters
  • Anyone whose life has been touched by organ and tissue donation and transplantation
REGISTER TODAY

Event Program

10:00am – 1:00pm

Transplant Recipient & Carer Forum and Lunch

Hear from Australian and international leaders in transplantation alongside transplant recipients who will share their personal experiences and insights.

Topics Include:

  • Advances in transplantation
  • The emotional journey of transplantation
  • Living well after transplantation

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

The Transplant Thank You Walk

Join a gentle 1.5km community walk around Darling Harbour and across the iconic Pyrmont Bridge.

Together we will:

  • Honour organ and tissue donors and their families
  • Recognise living donors
  • Celebrate transplant recipients
  • Thank the healthcare professionals, researchers and advocates whose work continues to transform lives

This special walk provides an opportunity for the transplant and donor community to come together in gratitude, remembrance and hope.

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Opening Ceremony

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.

Register Free Today

This is a free event, however we require all attendees to register. You are welcome to attend any individual activity or join us for the full day of celebrations.

REGISTER TODAY

We look forward to welcoming you on
Sunday 20 September 2026

How You Can Help

Volunteer

Express your interest to Volunteer at The Greatest Gift Day or the 31st World Transplant Congress.

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We welcome participation of community groups and transplant units to join us in celebrating the extraordinary impact of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

By becoming a supporter of The Greatest Gift, your organisation can:

  • Promote the event to your members and networks
  • Encourage participation in the Transplant Thank You Walk
  • Help raise awareness of organ and tissue donation
  • Connect with the broader transplant community
  • Be recognised as a supporter of this national celebration

Contact Us

Contact events@mirlagroup.com.au for more information

Partners and Supporters

The Transplantation SocietyTSANZ — The Transplantation Society of Australia and New ZealandNSW GovernmentDonateLife Supporter