CAMP, HOLIDAY AND RECREATION PROGRAM

Overview of our programs and events
This national holiday recreation program has been created to allow us to provide a much appreciated break from the routine of life with a chronic disease, but especially for those on dialysis.

These events are available not only for Kidney Kids across Australia, but also young adults and adult patients who have kidney disease, are on dialysis and/or have received a transplant. It is a very special opportunity to enjoy fun adventures and holiday activities with their families or carers who also join in the fun. 

EVENTS FOR KIDNEY KIDS AND YOUNG ADULTS 
Aged from 7 and 17 years affected by kidney disease

Kidney Capers and Holidays 
Peer support days for Kidney Kids aged 7-17 and siblings
Action-packed daytime fun-filled day time program to give Kidney Kids and their parents/carers an opportunity for social networking and a welcome break from normal routine. First held in 2002, this program now attracts around 60 participants in each state. Subsidies may be available for some families attending camps and events, especially if they live outside metropolitan area.

Click link to download photo board from a recent Kidney Capers.

Kidney Kids Camp - 10 to 14 April 2012 in Mt Eliza in Victoria
Camp offers dialysis with specialist medical supervision for Kidney Kids when they need it. The program is organised around this life giving treatment and does not stop anyone from enjoying the fun and adventures. Camp is organised in Queensland, Sth Australia, Victoria and Tasmania on a 12–18 month rotational basis and we hope to run them nationally in the near future. Download 2012 KK Camp poster here.

Xmas Kidney Kids Capers 2011
Our Kidney Health Australia WA Office ran a very successful Kidney Kids Xmas / Family Fun Day at Adventure World Water Park in Perth. This year sixty five people including thirteen families attended the perfect day for a swim with temperatures over 35 degrees. This event is also run across Australia in most states.

KIDney Chat Newsletter - For Kidney Kids and Young Adults
Email kids@kidney.org.au to be added to our database to receive our regular editions of our KIDney Chat Newsletter or call our Kidney Health Information Service on 1800 4 KIDNEY (1800 4 543639) to subscribe.

Interested in volunteering?
Find out how to volunteer for these activities. As you may work with Kidney Kids at various events, note that you will be asked to provide a current Police Clearance Certificate. We give a BIG shout out and thank you to all of our volunteers! Without you we couldn't make it all happen. 

WA ADULT HOLIDAY DIALYSIS PROGRAM
For adult kidney patients and their families

This adult holiday dialysis program was founded in 1995 in memory of Henry Giblett, who offered a holiday home in south-west Busselton, equipped with a haemodialysis machine, for people wishing to have a break from the daily grind at their renal unit.

Families who apply to attend the Henry Giblett Adult Holiday Program who fit the set criteria, receive an annual week's holiday break in beautiful south-west Busselton in Western Australia, using a temporary dialysis unit.