National Capers, Camps and Fun

Kidney Camps and Capers and other recreational and holiday activities aim to give people of all ages with kidney disease, their families and carers an enjoyable break from their normal routines.

A daytime activity program for school-aged children with kidney disease as well as their brothers or sisters.

Each state program is action-packed and fun-filled, providing kids and their parents/carers with an opportunity for networking as well as a break from their normal routine.

Victorian Kidney Kids Capers Family Fun Day/ Christmas Party
Saturday 28 November 2009, 10am–3pm

Fifteen families enjoyed a day together at Healesville Sanctuary for the annual Victorian Kidney Kids Capers Family Fun Day/Christmas Party in the stunning Yarra Valley region, 65 kilometres or one hour drive from Melbourne. These families were treated to a day fun activities and a delicious lunch in a lovely setting. The children were delighted when an unexpected guest, Mrs Claus arrived with Christmas gifts for all. Everyone was enthralled with the exclusive session with Murrandindi, an Aboriginal elder who shared stories of the local aboriginal heritage, played the Didgeridoo and provided a very special boomerang throwing demonstration where all the children had an opportunity to try their luck throwing a boomerang.

SA Kidney Kids Capers - Sunday, 6 December 2009
Kidney Kids and their families had a lot of fun at the Adelaide Zoo

Lindi Jane appeared in a puppet show with Billy the Kidney, kids had fun having their face painted and visited many areas in the Zoo, with the favourite being the 'petting zoo'. Santa visited with Christmas presents for the kids - our Call Centre staff generously donated funds to Santa and his team, to help fill this sack to the brim.

If you wish to support this event or have queries, contact Jacqueline Kumnick
Freecall 1800 4 543 639 * Fax 08 8334 7545 * Jacqueline.Kumnick@kidney.org.au

Queensland Kidney Family Fun Day - contact Beth at 07 5591 3040 or qld@kidney.org.au
WA Kidney Kids Capers - contact Evelyn at 08 9381 9311 or wa@kidney.org.au
NSW Kidney Kids Capers - contact Stephen at 02 9299 4599 or nsw@kidney.org.au

Apply at your renal unit or contact your local KHA Branch Office to receive information about our Kidney Kids Capers and Camps. Travel and accommodation subsidies may be available for some families that live outside the metropolitan area.

For 'kidney' kids, 7 to 17 - who are affected by kidney disease. This annual five-day camp is held in Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania on a 12-18 month rotational basis with the aim of national implementation when more funds are available. The most recent camp 'Lost in the South Pacific' and its adventures were enjoyed by 60 kids on the Gold Coast, Queensland in April 2009.

Dates for our Kidney Kids Camp 2010 have been announced!
Monday 27 September to Friday 1 October 2010
At a venue in Sth Australia - watch this space!

Henry Giblett Adult Holiday Dialysis Program 2009

Patient dialysing This holiday program’ was founded in 1995 and allows families under financial stress to enjoy a holiday break for at least one week per year.

In 2009, Kidney Health Australia helped fifteen Western Australian families break down the barriers of dialysis with a holiday in the beautiful south-west town of Busselton, Western Australia. The Broadwater Beach Resort in Busselton has hosted the dialysis patients and their families with the KHA dialysis services taking place at the St Johns Ambulance Centre opposite the Busselton Hospital.

The Henry Giblet Holiday Dialysis program, sponsored by LotteryWest, is a highlight each year for many dialysis families who are forced to follow a rigid schedule of dialysis treatment every two to three days per week.

Kidney Health Australia funds the accommodation and arranges for patients to have their dialysis whilst on holiday. Many families are unable to take holidays because of dialysis requirements and often have not been on holiday for years. This Kidney Health Australia program provides patients and families much needed respite in a wonderful environment at Busselton. It is important to recognise that a dialysis driven timetable affects the whole family not just the patient.

We need your help to expand this program - contact Nina Graham on 08 9381 9311 or wa@kidney.org.au

Interested in Volunteering? If you would like information about how to volunteer to help us with these activities click here. Volunteers involved enjoy almost as much fun as the kids.