<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[transplantadvocacy.com.au]]></title><description><![CDATA[I want every Australian to have the same opportunity I was blessed to receive, when and if they ever need it. 

We must raise next of kin consent.]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/feed</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:33:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation CEO makes an excellent  point.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently on Facebook I read a raw powerful and cutting post by Allen Turner, Founder and CEO OF Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation  "I was...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/zaidee-s-rainbow-foundation-ceo-makes-an-excellent-point</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6611bf7bcb872aaa3effc88e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 21:58:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81af_257c104f3a004b6e9ad3bd671331987e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_842,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy doing Nothing]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Urgent Update Alert!  Today, recommendations were presented to the Victorian Parliament with the aim of bolstering organ and tissue...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/busy-doing-nothing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65faa2f1d5eeaa813f593bee</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:04:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81af_f1bd814f053848b3a7923feba900b73a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[In just two years some amazing things have happened, yet the leadership of organ and tissue donation in Australia rally to silence advocates who are making a difference.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past two years, my personal advocacy efforts have yielded notable achievements, including: - Receipt of acknowledgment from the...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/in-just-two-years-some-amazing-things-have-happened-yet-the-leadership-of-organ-and-tissue-donation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65ef9532949889d7ebfc5675</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 23:39:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/ca81af_31c0786817d5450c8e23640eb53a1df8/360p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[There are some amazing charities in the Organ and Tissue Donation Space.]]></title><description><![CDATA[These remarkable organisations are just a few among many dedicated to supporting individuals throughout their transplant journey. Over...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/there-are-some-amazing-charities-in-the-organ-and-tissue-donation-space</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65eaa35718621cb65e0d9b39</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:26:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81af_bc00a1424cd04446979cb04089b6b1c1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_390,h_338,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donation December!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have the discussion you will never forget and pray you will never have to remember ! ]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/donation-december</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65e45a45ff7853179027fa9d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81af_b84e94942c0b425d857678a35948777e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_672,h_381,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABC RADIO INTERVIEW]]></title><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/abc-radio-interview</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65e298c7e6ded07f2443ba6e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 06:24:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/ca81af_1339bbe6ac74406d9c8dc7421bccbb91/360p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why aren’t they heroes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The OTA doesn't want Deceased Donors and their families recognised as heroes! The scenario presented may seem like a work of fiction,...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/why-aren-t-they-heroes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65c28f1d28323cde887f8f27</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:57:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/ca81af_e3d6490c5289435e831fe09b1d4a92e9/360p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to change direction➡️⬆️]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Rethinking Organ Donation Awareness  Despite significant investments in professional sporting sponsorships and lavish sporting...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/time-to-change-direction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b86222a923c99bb8127022</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 02:45:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81af_bc00a1424cd04446979cb04089b6b1c1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_390,h_338,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recognition of Significant Contributions to society]]></title><description><![CDATA[ ON AUSTRALIA DAY WE HONOUR THOSE AUSTRALIANS WHO HAVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THIS GREAT...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/recognition-of-significant-contributions-to-society</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b2f5aa2bd10b65ac47e3e8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:02:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81af_a9896ae8f4584ae8bfab0669678a0edd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The numbers tell a story!]]></title><description><![CDATA[ The Numbers tell a lot!  Reflecting on the recent Organ Donation Registration campaigns by the Australian Organ &#38; Tissue Donation...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/the-numbers-tell-a-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b053d96da15abf7146a538</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:05:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81af_83a5d313411d40c1bf39912f077684ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_496,h_138,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating the Spectrum of Philanthropy]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the realm of gratitude and survival, I find myself humbled to share that at least two more years have been added to my life's journey,...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/navigating-the-spectrum-of-philanthropy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65ad969f08c88fc4890cedf7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jan 2024 22:18:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81af_a594d39c5c97453a90d94c060399c774~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_746,h_525,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When will the OTA come clean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unveiling the Organ and Tissue Authority's Mysterious Depths: A Dive into Decline In the murky waters of bureaucratic correspondence, the...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/when-will-the-ota-come-clean</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65a9fbec8ce8dcd2bbf17860</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 04:44:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81af_29cff7086c2749d0acdedc3994159fd0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_617,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unveiling the Real Challenges in Organ Donation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Call for Change! "Some people say 'don't just talk about the problem, provide a solution.' Well, for two years, I have." The Australian...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/unveiling-the-real-challenges-in-organ-donation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">659b2ace7d2745712732a54a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2024 22:56:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81af_7e45aa71a813412b91cefcd2f2d85135~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_691,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next of Kin Consent must become a focus!]]></title><description><![CDATA[FACT : In Australia, organ donation is only possible when the family of the deceased person consents to the gift being given. Increasing...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/next-of-kin-consent-must-become-a-focus</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6595e821b82e90e53eac75f5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:25:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81af_57ea6b65616f4e7c83b40e68ed990f46~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_661,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I woke up 2 Years Ago Today!]]></title><description><![CDATA[▶️ Watch this reel https://www.facebook.com/share/r/Gwhiwn7za4Ex1mzK/?mibextid=NpOjYg Reviving Organ Donation Rates in Australia: A Call...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/i-woke-up-2-years-ago-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6593942267a797ef083b4416</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 04:58:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81af_fab9fad4415f45acbd0c241be2b1551b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_581,h_728,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A year on, the message still resonates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having the opportunity to catch up with Andrew Hamilton one of Sydney's &#38; Australia's best new comedians to talk about when things go...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/a-year-on-the-message-still-resonates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65925c365b526eed87cfe6d2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:36:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will 2024 bring?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I won't make any resolutions for 2024; instead, I'll share my predictions. Why? For me, it's the third year since my life was...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/what-will-2024-bring</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6590b376ac6b0115f04fa8f4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2023 01:36:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81af_07842ba8397341829d9d06074f51d35e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_946,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I’ve learned in 2 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Years On: A Journey of Hope and Organ Donation Advocacy Two years ago today, my wife, Claire Manning, stood outside the Royal Prince...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/what-i-ve-learned-in-2-years</link><guid isPermaLink="false">658e0506731bc713bc83be01</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2023 23:43:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81af_df7ca43b81774e70acc13b2936c753c3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reflections on the Organ and Tissue System: Advocacy, Miracles, and Questions!]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the intricate web of organ donation and transplantation, the question arises: Can the performance of an entire sector truly hinge on...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/reflections-on-the-organ-and-tissue-system-advocacy-miracles-and-questions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65868814ae6a6d65c429f8fd</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2023 08:54:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81af_7e45aa71a813412b91cefcd2f2d85135~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_691,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secrecy, and avoidance can not hide the truth forever.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Perils of Ignorance: Boards, Responsibilities, and the Pursuit of Truth In the intricate web of organisational dynamics, the role of...]]></description><link>https://robjamesmanning1.wixsite.com/transplantadvocacy/post/secrecy-and-avoidance-can-not-hide-the-truth-forever</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6577cf67127106d791d50bd5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 03:23:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca81af_aacb6e2487c246d9b5095561c0629283~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_532,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Manning</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>