Rare Kidney Disease

Rare kidney diseases are conditions that affect less than 5 in 10,000 people in Australia. Genetic kidney disease can be passed down from your parents’ genes. Autoimmune kidney disease happens when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own healthy tissues. This factsheet is for anyone wishing to learn more about the different types of rare kidney diseases. Find out how to protect your kidneys and get support if you have been diagnosed with a rare kidney disease.