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12th of March, 2018
General information on kidney disease
Videos to help explain kidney disease and the treatments available. Multiple Languages.
Maori language videos about kidneys and the treatment of kidney disease.
Samoan language videos about kidney disease and its treatment.
Tongan Language videos about kidney disease and its treatment.
Mandarin language videos about kidney disease and its treatment.
A list of dialysis Units throughout New Zealand and their contact information
Holiday Dialysis Information
Mobile Dialysis Units in New Zealand and how to book them
Nutrition for people with kidney disease including managing Gout through diet
There are many things that can affect your sexuality if you have kidney disease or kidney failure — hormones, nerves, energy levels, even medicine. But there are also things you and your healthcare team can do to deal with these changes. Don't be afraid to ask questions or get help from a healthcare professional. This information has been shared with permission from the National Kidney Foundation website. Our thanks for their generosity.
Informative pamphlets available here
List of the transplant coordinators and living donor liaison coordinators around New Zealand
Information on organ donation
Onformation and tips for patients, family, friends and carers on Kidney disease, financial support options, travel and accommodation support.
John Velvin Charitable Trust provides financial and personal support to individuals living with chronic kidney failure
Gout is a form of arthritis caused by increased levels of uric acid in the blood. The uric acid forms crystals and builds up in bone joints. This leads to inflammation and pain.
General information on kidney disease
Have you been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease or been told by your doctor that your kidneys are not working properly? Here are some things you can do to help.
Learn about risk factors for kidney disease
Learn more about kidney stones, symptoms, causes and treatments in this informative PDF document.
Videos on understanding Kidney Disease, Looking after your Kidneys, Treatment Options, Peritoneal Dialysis, Haemodialysis and Kidney Transplants in Tongan.
Videos on kidney health and treatment translated into Te Reo.
Tongan Language videos about kidney disease and its treatment.
Click to use the CKD prediction calculator
Click to view the Decision Aid for the Treatment of Kidney Disease - A Guide for Health Professionals pdf
Link to Implementing Hemodialysis In the Home: A Practical Manual. Produced by the International Society for Hemodialysis.
Upcoming Nephrology Conferences, Workshops and Events
Click to view the Nephrology Nursing Knowledge and Skills Framework pdf
Information from and about the National Renal Advisory Board
This book tells the history of the treatment of people with kidney failure in New Zealand; beginning in the early 1950s this story encompasses remarkable experiences of patients and their families, and of the contributions made by dedicated health professionals. It also reveals the challenges and ethics of meeting an ever-increasing demand for treatment.
Donate to Kidney Health New Zealand directly through this page. Each donation helps us to achieve better kidney health New Zealand.
Raise awareness of Kidney Health by participating in Kidney Health Month March 2019. It incorporates World Kidney Day (14 March) and is an opportunity to raise awareness of kidney health.
World Kidney Day is a chance to raise awareness of kidney disease.
Register your interest for the book :- The Treatment of Kidney Failure in New Zealand. This book is available free by downloading the PDF version here. However, if there is sufficient interest in this book, the editors plan to print and sell a hard copy in 2019. Any profits from sales will go to Kidney Health New Zealand. If you are interested in the hardcopy version of the book please register your interest on this page.
Raise funds for Kidney Health New Zealand by running a fundraiser in your community, in your school or at your workplace. Get in touch and see how we can help.
Make your tough challenge mean more but helping someone with kidney disease. Support us by using your challenge to raise funds for Kidney Health New Zealand. Get in touch and see how we can help.
KHNZ needs YOUR help to do more. We rely on donations and support from businesses and the community. But more than that, each fundraiser is an opportunity to raise awarenss of kidney health. Each has the potential to spark someone to get a kidney health check. This maybe lifesaving for that person. Each fundraiser is an opportunity to save a life!
A gift in your will can create better kidney health for all New Zealanders. You will help future generations by leaving funds for vital research into kidney disease, to early detection of kidney issues and to preventing the progression of kidney disease through education, support and research.
Join many others who have chosen to support Kidney Health New Zealand instead of flowers after a loss. It is a a great way to reflect and remember your loved one.
Partner with Kidney Health New Zealand and give the gift of better kidney health for ALL New Zealanders.
12th of March, 2018
