Run like a life depends on it... This October we're challenging you to run, walk or ride 60km to combat kidney disease. Turn your good health into the support that can save a life - Sign up for the Red Socks Run.
Sign Up HereCome along to our Kidney Es-Capers events happening in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. Register the family for a free day of fun now!
You too could support future generations like Teresa and Dom. By leaving a gift in your Will you can help give someone with chronic kidney disease something immensely precious back – their health and their life.
The Kidney Health Australia Kincaid-Smith Medal is our highest accolade to an Australian citizen or resident for outstanding clinical and scientific achievement in research into the treatment of diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract. Nephrologists and other relevant clinicians are encouraged to nominate eligible peers; and self-nominations are also accepted. Entries close 30th September.
We warmly welcome the announcement about the listing of oral therapy dapagliflozin on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in Australia from 1 September 2022 to reduce the risk of progressive decline in kidney function in adults with proteinuric chronic kidney disease who meet the specific criteria of the PBS listing.
The latest report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), Chronic kidney disease: Australian facts shows the number of Australians receiving kidney replacement therapy more than doubled between 2000 and 2020, from 11,700 to 27,700. The report highlights that kidney disease remains a significant health issue, particularly among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Nearly 1 in 2 Australians are living with a chronic disease and 1 in 5 Australians are living with multiple conditions.
Great Place To Work Certified
We're proud to announce that Kidney Health Australia is now certified as a Great Place To Work and is recognised for our amazing culture and welcoming team.
"Being a Great Place To Work is a core priority for us! It’s an enabler for us to provide the best support we can to people with kidney disease. We also recognise that the work continues everyday to remain that way." - Kidney Health Australia CEO, Chris Forbes.
