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Kidney Health Red Socks Appeal

The Kidney Health Red Socks Appeal is back and it’s bigger and redder than before! This October, the Red Socks Appeal aims to raise vital funds for people living with kidney disease. There are many ways to show you care

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Kidney disease and the COVID-19 vaccine

Kidney Health Australia, along with the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) and the Transplant Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) are urging all individuals with kidney disease to get vaccinated as soon as they can

Know your kidneys

Your kidneys play a vital role in your body. They work hard to clean your blood and create urine for you 24 hours a day. Without kidney function, you would struggle to process toxins and eliminate waste, and this would have a devastating impact on your health.

Make the Link: Kidneys, Diabetes and Heart

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetes and cardiovascular disease are each independently serious diseases, affecting millions of Australians. Our evidence report, Make the Link: Diabetes, Kidneys and Heart, demonstrates the importance of these links.

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Kidney Health Australia announces a new Clinical Advisory Committee

The Clinical Advisory Committee will bring together expertise from many clinical areas as well as the lived experience to improve the health and wellbeing of those living with or caring for someone with kidney disease. The Committee complements other Kidney Health Australia committees such as the Primary Care Education and the Research Advisory Group. The Committee will provide expert clinical and technical advice and support to the Board and team at Kidney Health Australia.