 We recommend these kidney education tools as an excellent introduction to the world of the kidney.
Click on links above the kidney diagrams below to view an excellent interactive animated presentation which shows you exactly where the kidneys are in your body, what they do and how they do it. For teachers and students wishing to know more about CKD, we recommend the weblinks on this page.
Use our Resource Order Form to order copies of our publications for students - bookmark this page.
View "How Kidneys Work" | View "How Dialysis Works"
 
Structure of the kidneys and bladder Diagram of how your healthy kidney works
Kidney Health Australia acknowledges the generosity of Da Vita (USA) for kindly allowing us to host this excellent teaching resource. Da Vita is an American company who provide dialysis services to those diagnosed with chronic kidney failure.
Kidney and Urinary Tract Education Resources
KIDney Kids are our everyday heroes!
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DaVita Highly recommended USA site - CKD, emotional health and wellbeing - sexuality, anger, depression, holiday blues, caregiver stress, sleep, positive thinking, benefits of pets, etc.
- Just the Facts: Dealing with Depression (also in Spanish)
- Just the Facts: Exercise for Life (also in Spanish)
- Just the Facts: Skin and Hair Problems on Dialysis (also in Spanish)
- Kyla's Kidney Adventure Awesome online story, published NKF Northern California USA
- Print games to play at home *Draw *Maze *Crossword *Answers to Maze and Crossword
- iKidney: Kids and Parents For kidney kids and their families - heaps of info on many subjects
- Kidney Kids Cooking Have fun with cooking power food that your kidney will love - USA
- Kidney Kids Support Group New Zealand Visit Kee-Wee, who guides you through the kidney world
- Kids Kare Provides information on organ donation and organ transplants USA
- Kidney Times - websites for Kidney Kids and their families a broad spectrum of useful info
- Medications Chapter 9 - from KHA's Living with Kidney Failure
- The Kids Companion on Kidneys
Healthy Living
Think about Organ Donation and Transplantation
- The Gift of Life
Discover - Decide - Discuss DonateLife™
Australian Government Initiative
- Discover the facts about organ and tissue donation
- Make an informed choice and Decide about becoming a donor
- Discuss your decision with those close to you and know each other’s wishes
Organ Donation Frequently Asked Questions Discover the facts about organ and tissue donation and discuss your decision with your family. Almost anyone can be an organ or tissue donor. Find out how and why and what you can do to save lives. You may think you are too old or unhealthy to be a donor. Or that your religion doesn’t support organ and tissue donation. These are common myths and misconceptions.
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People aged less than 18 years can become organ and tissue donors, although consent will need to be obtained from a family member at the time of death.
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Anyone can donate organs and tissue – there is no age limit on the donation of some organs and tissue.
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While your age and medical history will be considered, you shouldn’t assume you are too young, too old or too unhealthy.
The Discussion Kit A resource to assist your family to have an informed, memorable discussion about each other's donation wishes. Our network is the place to find out about services and support in your local area.
The DonateLife network The place to find out about services and support in your local area.
Updated 18 August 2010
Disclaimer: This is intended as a general introduction to this topic and is not meant to substitute for your doctor's or health professional's advice. All care is taken to ensure the information is relevant and applicable to each Australian state. It should be noted Kidney Health Australia recognises each person's experience is individual and variations do occur in treatment and management due to personal circumstances. Should you require further info always consult your doctor or health professional.
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