Various Kidney Health Fact Sheets are available by accessing links at the bottom of this page, divided into five sections:
- Kidney health
- Kidney diseases
- Kidney disease treatments
- Organ donation
- Urinary tract health
Kidney health info in a language other than English?
Go to our Recommended Weblinks page, and look under the category of Global Kidney Health Resources, and then check the 'Multilingual kidney health education resources (all also offered in English)' list of links. You may want to bookmark this page for future handy reference.
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The National Renal Resource Centre
Sydney Dialysis Centre, 37 Darling Point Road, Darling Point NSW 2027
renalresource@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au or Tollfree 1800 257 189
This Centre provides renal patients with information and educational material to assist them in managing the effects of kidney disease on their lifestyle. The Renal Resource Centre is a community health service of Northern Sydney Central Coast Health, New South Wales. The RRC provides high quality kidney information and educational materials and the following services:
- Resource development on kidney disease and treatment
- Telephone counselling, information and referral
- Resource Library
- Patient education seminars
- Support groups
- Liaison with key stakeholders to improve services
- Research into the psychosocial aspects of renal disease
Disclaimer: Information provided in our Brochures and Fact Sheets is a general introduction to a topic and not meant to replace medical advice. All care is taken to make sure that the information is relevant to each Australian state. Kidney Health Australia recognises that personal experiences vary. Differences occur in treatment and management according to a person's situation, the health professional and the state you live in. If you want further medical information always consult your doctor or health professional.
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