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Our Kidney Helpline provides free support and information for anyone who has questions or concerns about their kidney health or kidney disease diagnosis. In a medical emergency please call triple zero (000).
No matter what stage you are at as a person living with kidney disease our trained Kidney Helpline health professionals are here to help.
Anyone can call the Kidney Helpline including families, carers, students, healthcare professionals and researchers. We can assist you with accessing information and support regarding the following:
Anaemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD) usually starts to develop when the eGFR is less than 60mL/min/1.73m2. A staggering 1 in 2 people with kidney disease will develop anaemia. Anaemia becomes more common as eGFR decreases.
The main causes of anaemia in CKD are:
- Reduced production of the hormone erythropoietin (EPO) by the kidneys
- Reduced absorption of iron
Read more about anaemia and kidney disease here.
Amanda is a highly skilled registered nurse with over 30 years of experience in Diabetes education and Midwifery. She is dedicated to providing evidence-based information to individuals, empowering them to make positive changes to improve their wellbeing. Amanda is known for her empathetic, supportive, kind and sensitive approach to patient care, making her a trusted and valued member of the healthcare community.
With a background in Occupational Therapy and health coaching, Kim is passionate about educating and empowering others to be active in the management of their health. She is a kind, compassionate and empathetic voice on the other end of the phone, helping you with your queries and providing information and resources to help guide you on your kidney journey.
Download your free copy of My Kidneys My Health handbook. Also available in a free phone App.
Discover the benefits of chatting to someone who has lived experience of kidney disease, either through their own diagnosis or caring for someone they love. Find out the different options for how you can connect and get valuable support.
To achieve good kidney health, it's important to follow a healthy diet and maintain a healthy weight. This means eating a good variety of nutritious foods and watching your serving size.
