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Our Kidney Health Forums now come to you - in the comfort of your home, via online streaming.
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We hope you enjoy this vodcast filmed at a Kidney Health Australia ‘Well on My Way' Forum where you will hear a panel of experts answer questions from participants on many aspects of a renal diet, like:
- The importance of nutrition and CKD
- Heart health and kidney disease
- Exercise, nutrition and bone health
- Renal diets: myths and misconceptions
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The development of this online program, enables Kidney Health Australia to run forums for kidney patients across Australia providing contact to people in isolated regional and rural communities.
Nutrition is very important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle when diagnosed with kidney disease! Advice on nutrition needs to be personalised as it is based on individual kidney function. If you have already seen a dietician, the information below should not take the place of the diet that has been prescribed for you. Your renal doctor can refer you to a renal dietician who will design a specific diet for your needs. Dietitians Association of Australia 1800 812 942
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NEW SOUTH WALES
Woolongong - Friday 13 November 2009
City Beach Function Centre, 1 Marine Drive, Wollongong NSW
Contact: Stephen Anderson on 02 9299 4599
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QUEENSLAND
Brisbane - Saturday 24 October 2009
Diana Plaza Hotel, Annerley Road, Woollongabba
Contact: Beth Richardson on 07 5591 3040
Kidney Disease & Nutrition: Getting the most out of what you can eat
Forum focussed on managing nutritional aspects of kidney disease - new skills in preparing kidney-friendly meals. Renal dietitians and nephrologists highlighted the role of nutrition in maintaining kidney, heart and bone health, while a guest chef demonstrated ways of modifying recipes to suit those with impaired kidney function. This forum was useful to those with CKD, on dialysis or with a kidney transplant. Treats cooked on the day were available for tasting.
VICTORIA
Traralgon - Saturday 24 October 2009
Latrobe Regional Hospital, Monash University - School of Rural Health
Princess Highway, Traralgon West
Well On My Way Forum 2009 - Getting on with life
Informative day especially for those affected by CKD. This forum addressed areas of concern as well as provided strategies, ideas and solutions for getting on with life. Some forum topics presented were:
* Current trends and innovations in kidney medicine
- Dr Natalie Coveney, Renal Registrar, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne
* Sexuality in chronic illness
- Ms Doreen Akkerman AM, Director - Cancer Information & Support Service, Cancer Council Victoria
* Food, facts, fallacies and kidney disease
Melbourne Central - Saturday 21 November 2009
William Angliss Institute of TAFE, 555 La Trobe St, Melbourne (opposite Flagstaff Gardens)
What's cooking - Fun, food & festivities
Food can be fun even if it’s the renal way - participants learnt how to prepare a festive meal ready for Christmas. Some forum topics covered were:
* The importance of nutrition in CKD - Renal diets, the myths & misconceptions
* Cooking tips from the kitchen – Chef shows how to prepare a festive meal
* Coping with dietary restrictions
– Mr John Boyle, Clinical Psychologist
* Diabetic and heart health in relation to kidney disease
– A/Professor Merlin Thomas, Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute
Forum sponsored by The William Buckland Foundation (managed by ANZ Trustees)
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TASMANIA
Devonport - Tuesday 24 November 2009 - Feeling Good!
Quality Hotel Gateway16 Fenton Street, Devonport
RSVP Friday 13 November to sarah.challenor@kidney.org.au KHA Office phone 03 6348 7533
Renal Information day for renal patients, carers, transplant recipients, family and friends.
Discussions included: Food, facts, fallacies and kidney disease, Current trends and innovations in kidney medicine and Sexuality in chronic illness.
Guest speakers:
Renal Dietician, Vanessa Stansbie & Renal Nephrologist, Dr Matthew Jose
Special guest - Doreen Ackerman AM, Director Cancer Information and Support Service, The Cancer Council Victoria
Hobart - Wednesday 25 November 2009 - Feeling Good!
The Rydges Hobart, Argyle Street, Hobart
RSVP Friday 13 November to carolyn.mackintosh@kidney.org.au KHA Office phone 03 6231 9663
 Kidney Health Information Service
For people with, or affected by, kidney and urinary disease
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