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Kidney Kidnections Cost: $25 including postage More than just a story book, it is an account of experiences of children and parents struggling to come to terms with a diagnosis of kidney disease. Simone Eyles, a parent of a Kidney Kid, produced and developed this book presenting real stories of 18 Australian families with kids affected by kidney disease. She presents inspirational, personal and uplifting insights into their journeys, supported by beautiful photos and simple facts on kidney disease, how our kidneys work and a glossary of easy to understand terminology. Order this 80 page colour book (proceeds support our fight against kidney disease) using our resource order form or call 1800 4 543 639 to order or email susan.sayer@kidney.org.au

 
Moe's Sick Kidneys Cost $10 each (inc GST and postage)
Moe takes his friend Milko on an adventure to tell him what it’s like. Milko thinks Moe is very brave having sick kidneys, having his blood cleaned and taking care of himself. This book is a great story and activity book for kids who have sick kidneys and friends around them.

Collaborative project between Kidney Health Australia and University of South Australia - prepared by final year occupational therapy students, Veronica Edwards and Catherine Tonks

Where's your kidneys Mum? FREE to all postage & handling costs only Call Wendy Faulder to buy a copy of this book on 02 6244 2046 or email wendy.faulder@act.gov.au A simple story for kids of parents with chronic kidney disease. Starting dialysis is a devastating challenge for anyone and has an effect on all the family. Kids in particular find this very hard to understand. This charming book uses delightful drawings, to help tell this story to kids involved, which makes it easier to set out day to day practical problems a family may face, when a parent starts dialysis. This book explains why dialysis helps the kidneys do their important work in the body, so kids better understand basic issues related to dialysis and kidney failure. View animations: how our kidneys work * how dialysis works  with your child - these are excellent education resources which can support this book's message. Read excerpt from Where's your kidneys Mum? as an example of content.

Funds raised will be donated to Canberra Renal Outpatients’ Services

Kids Companion on Kidneys Free KHA publication
Tells it 'how it is' to be a kid with CKD, on dialysis waiting for a transplant and how different and difficult life can be when you can only eat certain foods and drink limited fluid and have dialysis regularly to live. Support sheets can be printed when needed: Family friends  I  Important contacts  I  Tablet timetable

Snap's Kakadu Club CD/DVD - First Steps "Billy Kidney's Healthy Fun Show" CD/DVD Part proceeds from sales go to Kidney Health Australia Kids (3 to 13) learn about their kidneys and other fun stuff. Lindi's new album features tracks from her shows which focus on ‘wholesome’ but fun themes. Great website too at www.snapskakaduclub.com.au Lindi's fun and entertaining characters teach good health, confidence, being aware of the world, social wisdom, stranger danger, how to handle bullies and reinforces positive life skills. Ventriloquist Lindi Jane is our special Kid's Ambassador and donates her time to entertain our Kidney Kids at our Camps, Capers and other events.

Billy Kidney's Health Tips are wise: * Keep fit -be active * Drink plenty of water * Eat lots of fruit and vegetables * Avoid take-away food * Dance run hop swim skip - as you like * Play sport outside often with friends * Be happy and healthy Click on the YiouTube video to listen to 'Billy, Billy, Billy the Kidney...... on this album. You'll love it - it is very catchy.