Economic Impact of End-Stage Kidney Disease in Australia - Projections to 2020 The cost to the Australian Government of treating end-stage kidney disease from 2009 to 2020 is estimated to be around $12 billion. This report reveals the incidence of kidney disease is growing at a serious rate and is projected to increase by more than 54% to 2020. See Executive Summary or full report. Chronic Kidney Disease Management in General Practice This free booklet provides a summary of current guidelines and recommendations from various sources on the management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in general practice. Formally endorsed by RACGP, ANZSN and Kidney Health Australia, this booklet provides guidance and clinical tips to help identify, manage and refer CKD in your practice, to ensure a high standard of care for your patients. Health professionals may order this book by email health@kidney.org.au No overseas orders available - download free copy here!   Kidney Check Australia Taskforce Our GP education program was established in 2001. This highly regarded group manages our education program for health professionals, to improve the knowledge and understanding of 'who and how' to screen for kidney disease. KCAT works in conjunction with prominent kidney specialists, general practitioners, practice nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals, to provide a series of educational workshop modules - FREE to Divisions of General Practice in Australia. Contact: Ms Breonny Robson | KCAT Project Manager   KCAT@kidney.org.au  |  Ph 08 8334 7504  |  Fx 08 8334 7540		Quick Links for Health Professionals Kidney Cancer www.kidneycancer.org.au  Kidney health for patients Consumer Participation  Drink water instead  How our kidneys work  Kidney disease  Kidney Health Programs  Nutrition and CKD  Fact Sheets  Publications  Resource Order Form   For Health Professionals CKD in Australia  CKD Management in General Practice *CKD Management Summary Card  *eGFR Calculator (MDRD)  External weblinks Fast Facts on CKD  Publications   Transplantation ANDATA Registry Living kidney donation Organ donation FAQ Patient and Carer Support Consumer Participation   Dialysis Unit Guide - the DUG Dialysis and Travel    External weblinks Family and Carers  Finance (Insurance, Super) Our Kidney Blog no login required YAP Sace  Registered users
Australian Summits on Chronic Kidney Disease   View what key speakers at the 2nd CKD Summit have to say on kidney disease in Australia. Then read both of the Summary Reports and the key findings here: The 2nd Summit 2009   I   The 1st Summit 2007 Professor Collins speaks on CKD in Australia. KidneyHealthAus - on YouTube		The KHA-CARI Guidelines process includes the revision of the evidence-based guidelines every three years, to incorporate latest evidence and keep guidelines relevant. Final guidelines are published in the journal 'Nephrology'.  Search for a Guideline  I  Published Guideines  I  Contact KHA-CARI Office  I   www.cari.org.au  This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here We are an approved partner of
		The 40th Annual Renal Society of Australasia Conference 2012 An opportunity to bring together novices, practitioners, researchers and experts to share knowledge, innovation, experience and expertise. More info at www.rsa2012.org