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Health Fact Sheets

All kidney health resources and material produced by our  health team - our brochures, fact sheets, publications, booklets, advertorials etc - are evidence-based and referenced thoroughly by our health and medical team. Our resources and website health information offers precise, up to date information on a wide range of kidney related conditions and treatments.

Important points to note:

  • For Patients - Recommended Weblinks - are professionally checked evidence-based sites focussing on kidney health problems and various other related issues  
  • Need kidney health resources in a language other than English? Use the Inventory of IFKF Member Resources to find contact info for global kidney foundations who offer resources and local information for travel, local treatment possibilities, etc
  • Also refer to our 'Multicultural Kidney Health Education Resources'
  • Australian consumers may order our fact sheets and publications - use our Resource Order Form
  • Overseas Fact Sheet orders will not be distributed, as most resources may be downloaded
  • Get involved, evaluate our resources, programs and website and be heard! Fact Sheet Evaluation Form
  • To ensure this website is an informative quality resource for all involved in the management of kidney problems - send your comments to health@kidney.org.au they are valued!

Disclaimer: Information provided in our brochures, fact sheets and publications is a general introduction to a topic and not meant to replace medical advice. All care is taken to ensure 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. To view .pdf files you need Adobe Reader software. Ensure popup blockers are disabled.

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Kidney Health Australia health staff liaise with the Renal Resource Centre - a community health service of Northern Sydney Central Coast Health NSW - which provides kidney education materials and the following services:

Kidney

  • 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

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

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Kidney Health Fact Sheets
 TitleDescriptionModified DateSize
Blood in the urineInformation on causes and tests for blood in the urine 09/03/200678.11 KB
Calcium and phosphateInformation on maintaining the calcium and phosphate balance with kidney disease 17/04/200776.66 KB
eGFR estimated Glomerular Filtration RateeGFR is your estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate - a measure of your kidney function - a number you should know and understand 11/03/201075.56 KB
Finding problems before your baby is bornInformation on kidney and urinary tract problems in unborn babies 21/08/2008320.96 KB
Kidney and Urinary Fast FactsLatest facts and statistics on chronic kidney and urinary tract disease and treatment in Australia10/03/2010186.83 KB
Kidney Health - What you should know....Important information about keeping your kidneys healthy 27/05/20041.58 MB
Life with a single kidneyInformation on living with one kidney 18/03/200888.31 KB
Making the most of your visit to the doctorTips for getting the most out of your visit to the doctor 19/05/2009110.12 KB
Nutrition issues and kidney failureInformation on diet issues if you have kidney failure 03/11/2005119.69 KB
ProteinuriaInformation on protein in the urine 06/04/2009102.25 KB
Sexuality, Intimacy and Kidney DiseaseInformation on Sexuality, Intimacy and Kidney Disease23/07/2007112.95 KB
What does that word mean?Simple explanations of medical terms relating to kidney disease. 18/03/2008104.32 KB
You're in Charge - self-management health bookA positive self-management health book, which will enable you to take care of your health. 24/10/20041.16 MB
Kidney Diseases & Conditions
 TitleDescriptionModified DateSize
All about AnaemiaInformation about the link between chronic kidney disease and anaemia 21/08/2008135.74 KB
Chronic Kidney DiseaseInformation about the stages of kidney disease and clinical terms -update June 0907/09/2009281.64 KB
Diabetic Kidney DiseaseInformation on diabetic kidney disease18/07/2007221.02 KB
Heart disease and chronic kidney diseaseInformation about why the risk of heart disease increases if you have chronic kidney disease and suggested treatments 18/03/2008107.97 KB
Hereditary nephritis: Alport SyndromeInformation on hereditary nephritis or Alport Syndrome 16/03/2006155.60 KB
IgA NephropathyInformation on a type of kidney disease: IgA nephropathy 30/03/2007162.73 KB
Kidney CancerInformation on kidney cancer 15/03/200677.13 KB
Kidney CystsInformation about cystic kidney disease including polycystic kidney disease 01/12/2005105.96 KB
Kidney StonesInformation on kidney stones 15/03/200695.07 KB
Membranous nephropathyInformation on Membranous Nephropathy 16/03/200698.76 KB
NephritisInformation on inflammation of the kidneys 06/04/2009187.87 KB
Kidney Disease Treatments
 TitleDescriptionModified DateSize
Access for dialysisInformation on access points for haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis 15/03/2006151.99 KB
Choosing whether to have treatmentInformation on deciding whether to have treatment 21/08/2008165.27 KB
HaemodialysisInformation on haemodialysis - a treatment option 18/03/2008188.02 KB
Home haemodialysisInformation for people thinking about doing haemodialysis at home 28/05/2008163.10 KB
Informed consent for medical testingInteresting points about giving consent for medical tests 23/11/200579.04 KB
Kidney TransplantationInformation on kidney transplantation - a treatment option 23/11/2005195.01 KB
Peritoneal DialysisInformation on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) and Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) 28/05/2008207.37 KB
Organ Donation
 TitleDescriptionModified DateSize
Deciding about live donationInformation for people who are thinking about becoming a live kidney donor 22/06/2006110.22 KB
Live DonationInformation about the live donation process 23/06/200998.97 KB
Organ and tissue donation and transplantationAnswers to frequently asked questions about organ and tissue donation and transplantation 18/07/200686.89 KB
Urinary Tract Health
 TitleDescriptionModified DateSize
Urinary incontinenceInformation for people with poor bladder control 03/11/2005166.82 KB
Urinary reflux in childrenInformation about the effect of urinary reflux or back flow on the kidneys 10/03/2010315.92 KB
Urinary Tract InfectionsInformation on Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)14/10/2009333.13 KB
Kidney health education brochures Minimize
 TitleDescriptionCreated DateSize
Kidney Health and DiabetesBrochure on kidney health and diabetes27/02/2009204.69 KB
Our Health Services and ProgramsRead about the many kidney health services and programs which we offer to our consumers27/02/2009968.14 KB
Kidney and Urinary HealthBrochure on Kidney and Urinary health27/02/2009214.41 KB
Kidney Health and Blood PressureBrochure about kidney health and blood pressure 27/02/2009212.89 KB
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Last updated: Mar 2010.