Transplant Australia Activities

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 International Congress of The Transplantation Society, this FREE community event honours the extraordinary generosity of organ and tissue donors and recognizes 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.

TTS 2026 congress participants can register to these activities directly on the TTS 2026 registration platform.

One Community, Many Journeys

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

Following the forum, enjoy a casual lunch and connect with members of the transplant community from across Australia.

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

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