Read our latest Kidney Health Australia media releases to keep you updated on what's happening in our local kidney community - hot off the press!    

24 August 2010 - 2010 Kidney Kar Rally Final Bulletin

This is the final bulletin of the 2010 Kidney Kar Rally and we would like to thank all of the Rally drivers and team's support staff, transporters and photographers who have supplied us with the many great images to bring the Rally to you. Read more>

20 August 2010 - Kidney Kar Rally travels from Broken Hill through central Queensland

The 2010 Kidney Kar Rally has endured some tough conditions, however all Rally Kars have stood the test. Read more>

20 August 2010 - Kidney Kar Rally Drivers miss Federal Election Advertising

One group of Australians who have missed the last week of the Federal Election Advertising has been the 150 people involved in the 22nd Kidney Kar Rally who have been travelling in the remote areas of Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales. Read more>

19 August 2010 - Kidney Health Australia launches 2010 BIG RED BBQ campaign

Kidney Health Australia has launched its annual BIG RED BBQ fundraising campaign. Read more>

18 August 2010 - Kidney Kar Rally pushing into Queensland on Day 5

Despite being hit with floods and a mass bogging of 90% of the vehicles on the first day, all 47 Kars in the 22nd Kidney Kar Rally will roll out of the small country town of Quilpie at 8.00am this morning and head towards Charleville on day 5 of the 4800 kilometre journey. Read more>

17 August 2010 - Rally Drivers hunt for parts in Broken Hill

The drivers and Krews hunted for a range of spare parts in Broken Hill to keep their Kars in the 22nd Kidney Kar Rally which is set to cover 845 kilometres from Broken Hill in New South Wales to Quilpie in Queensland today. Read more>

16 August 2010 - Floods cut Rally route as Kars head towards Broken Hill

Heavy rains and floods have forced the cancellation of some stages of the 22nd Kidney Kar Rally on Day 3 as Kars leave Wilpena Pound in South Australia and head towads Broken Hill in New South Wales on a 690 kilometre trek. Read more>

12 August 2010 - Rally Kars face floods before start on Friday 13 August 2010

Forty seven vehicles in the 22nd annual Kidney Kar Rally are facing flooded roads even before they start as they converge on Swan Hill today and tomorrow from around Australia. Read more>

10 August 2010 - Kidney Kar Rally 22nd Year - runs 13 to 21 August 2010

Swan Hill residents are set to see some colourful vehicles and drivers on their streets over the next few days as kars in the 2010 Kidney Kar Rally converge on Swan Hill from all over Australia to raise funds to support Australians with kidney disease. Read more>

5 August 2010 - Floods force 26,000 kilometre drive for local Kar Rally bosses

Arthur and Kim Davis, the Road Directors for the 22nd Kidney Kar Rally, like many people were pleased to see the drought break in Queensland earlier this year as they drove and planned the 4800 kilometre Kidney Kar Rally route. Read more>

31 July 2010 - Brabham and Repco Together Again for Kidney Kar Rally 13-21 August 2010

The memories of the foundation of Australian Motor Sport are set to be rekindled when the names of Brabham and Repco come together in support of the 22nd Kidney Kar Rally, which starts on 13 August 2010 at Swan Hill. Read more>

29 July 2010 - Phone company launches 'Working Families' and Home Business Phone Plan slashing line rental costs by 50%

Working Families across Australia facing massive rises in the cost of water and energy prices can now slash approximately on average $240 off their annual phone bills with a 50% cut in line rental through a phone company which raises funds to support kidney patients. Read more>

26 July 2010 - Relief for ACT Home Dialysis Patients

Kidney Health Australia today welcomed the ACT Government's announcement that it will help defray the additional electricity and excess water costs of home dialysis patients. Read more>

13 July 2010 - New Research Report on Kidney Disease and Depression

A new Australian research report* has identified and validated a scoring system that uncovers depression in dialysis patients. Read more>

6 July 2010 - Families urged to discuss Organ Donation

According to a recent survey by the Australian Organ and Tissue Authority (17%) have had memorable discussions with their loved ones about their organ donation wishes. Read more>

22 June 2010 - Kidney Health Australia launches Weight Loss Campaign on four wheels

Kidney Health Australia has launched a Weight Loss Program on four wheels as part of its national community awareness program to cut kidney disease in Australia by highlighting the dangers of obesity, a major risk in developing Chronic Kidney Disease. Read more>

17 June 2010 - Men urged to have Health Checks for family's sake

Have a regular kidney check for the sake of your family is the message for Australian men from Kidney Health Australia. Australian males are being placed onto dialysis at a rate 154% higher than women. Read more>

24 May 2010 - Kidney Health Week starts with call to lift Organ Donor rate

Kidney Health Australia has urged the community to use KIDNEY HEALTH WEEK to talk about organ donation with their families. Read more>

24 May 2010 - Governor General Launches Kidney Health Week in Sydney

The Governor-General of Australia and Kidney Health Australia's Patron in Chief, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, launched Kidney Health Week 2010 at Admiralty House in Sydney this morning. Read more>

14 May 2010 - One in three Australians at INCREASED risk of kidney disease

'Are you at risk of Kidney Disease?' is the theme of a new Kidney Health Australia television campaign being launched this Sunday to  alert  Australians at increased risk of kidney disease to see their GP, request a Kidney Health Check and visit a new website www.checkmykidneys.com.au. Two small people dressed as kidneys act as minders to an obese Aussie who over-indulge in fast food, excessive alcohol consumption and smoking - four major contributors to kidney disease. Read more>

12 March 2010 - Australian Grand Prix link to World Kidney Day in Australia

Matthew Brabham, with his father Geoff Brabham, a Le Mans and Bathurst 1000 winner, joined Kidney Health Australia on the steps of the Victorian Parliament to make a noise about kidney disease and launch the 2010 campaign message 'Protect Your Kidneys Control Diabetes' with the roar of his Formula Ford. Fifty red balloons were released during the official launch to signify the number of people who die each day in Australia from kidney disease. Read more> and  click here to view on YouTube!

11 March 2010 - Diabetes major cause of kidney failure

..... only 8.4% of the general population in surveys identifies Diabetes as a major cause of kidney disease. The link between Type 2 Diabetes and kidney failure is the focus of this year's World Kidney Day which takes place today. Read more>

9 March 2010 - The impact of kidney disease and what Government SHOULD do about It!

On World Kidney Day - Thursday 11 March 2010 - the National Consumer Council of Kidney Health Australia will release its special report titled 'The Impact of Kidney Disease and what Government should be doing about it.'  Click here to download full report   The release of this report highlights one of the failings of the national health system that is going to balloon into an even bigger problem because of the ageing of Australia's population. It is hoped that the Federal Government initiative to reform Australia's health system - announced on 3 March 2010 - will help to address this problem. Read more>

1 March 2010 - Melbourne Grand Prix link to World Kidney Day in Australia

The sixteen year old grandson of Australia's most famous racing car legend Sir Jack Brabham, three times world Formula One Champion, will officially launch World Kidney Day in Australia at 1pm on 11 March 2010 on the steps of Victorian Parliament, Spring Street, Melbourne. Read more>

21 February 2010 - Hospital transplant funding supported by Kidney Health Australia and International Transplantation Society

A $17 million three year program to cover the costs of transplants in Australian Hospitals has been supported by Kidney Health Australia and the International Transplantation Society. Read more>

16 February 2010 - Billy Kidney launches national health campaign

With one in seven Australians having some form of kidney disease and the number of people with total kidney failure expected to double in the next ten years, Kidney Health Australia has appointed Billy Kidney and his friend, well known ventriloquist Lindi Jane, as ambassadors to promote healthy living. Read more>

11 February 2010 - Sir Jack and Lady Margaret Brabham pay tribute to dialysis staff

Sir Jack and Lady Margaret Brabham today paid a special tribute to renal nurses and staff of dialysis units saying their long term involvement with patients and their families created a special bond.Read more>

11 February 2010 - Wearable Kidney would change the Kidney Patients World

A wearable kidney, which is worn like a belt and provides continuous dialysis, would change the lifestyle of people with failed kidneys and play a major role in the total reform of dialysis treatment in Australia and internationally. Read more>

9 February 2010 - Call for National water and electricity tariff for Home Dialysis patients

Australians with failed kidneys, who have chosen to undertake home dialysis and save the government up to $37,000 every year, should be protected against the skyrocketing costs of electricity and water by a national program which covers the cost of running life preserving home dialysis equipment. Read more>

28 January 2010 - Salt is a major health hazard

Kidney Health Australia today said the latest medical research from the United States showing the reduction of salt in diets across the population could be as beneficial as interventions aimed at smoking cessation, weight reduction, or the use of blood pressure controlling drugs, is timely coinciding with Salt Week, 1- 7 February 2010. Read more>

25 January 2010 - Tackle obesity on Australia Day with healthy menus

Kidney Health Australia has called on Australians to tackle obesity at the traditional Australia Day barbeque as part of the battle against kidney disease which is present in one in seven Australians. Read more>

18 January 2010 - Public statement from Kidney Health Australia - Vale Professor Bryan Emmerson

Kidney Health Australia greatly regrets the passing of the eminent nephrologist Professor Bryan Emmerson who died on the Gold Coast on 13 January 2010. Read more>

11 January 2010 - Play It Cool - National heatwave warning for kidney patients

Kidney Health Australia today called on people with kidney disease to play it cool in heatwaves to save stress on their kidneys by maintaining their levels of hydration by quenching their thirst with water - nature's choice. Read more>

7 January 2010 - One Australian is dying with Kidney Disease every 30 minutes

Kidney Health Australia says on average more than one Australian is dying with kidney related diseases every thirty minutes with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) responsible for contributing to the deaths of more people than breast cancer, suicide and road deaths. Read more>

OUR MEDIA RELEASE ACHIVE FOR 2009

31 December 2009 - Men Urged to have Kidney Checks in 2010

Men at high risk of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) should request regular kidney checks when they visit their GP in the same way people are now conditioned to ask for checks for prostate cancer, heart disease, blood pressure or diabetes, Kidney Health Australia said today. Read more>

17 December 2009 - Kidney Tax Break on Phone Bills

Australian families could save hundreds of dollars off their existing phone bills with a TAX BREAK by supporting one of Australia's peak charities, Kidney Health Australia. Read more>

13 December 2009 - Chronic Disease Monitoring Vital to Save Lives

Kidney Health Australia today said a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) was an important reminder of the major challenges being faced by the health system to cope with chronic disease. Read more>

16 November 2009 - Diabetes the leading cause of Kidney Failure

Kidney Health Australia today said diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, accounting for 34% of new dialysis patients in 2008, up 3% on 2007. Less than half of the people diagnosed with diabetes are undergoing a simple screening test for kidney disease. Read more>

12 November 2009 - Billy Kidney and Lindi Jane launch online Healthy Barbeque Recipes

Kidney Health Australia's Children's Ambassadors Billy Kidney and companion ventriloquist Lindi Jane have launched online healthy BIG RED BBQ recipes to help Kidney Health Australia tackle obesity at the traditional Australian barbeque as part of the battle against kidney disease - read them at  www.bigredbbq.com.au  and Read more>

12 November 2009 - Victorian MPs in an all party healthy cook off

Victorian MPs, in an all Party Cook Off in the Parliamentary Gardens, today helped Kidney Health Australia tackle obesity at the traditional Australian barbeque as part of the battle against kidney disease, which is present in one in seven Australians. Read more>

9 November 2009 - Kidney failure higher in Australian men

Australian men are being accepted onto dialysis programs at a rate 154% higher than women according to data released today by Kidney Health Australia. In Australia in 2008, 1503 men and 973 women started dialysis. Read more>

6 November 2009 - Breaking down the barriers of dialysis

Kidney Health Australia is helping fifteen Western Australian families break down the barriers of dialysis with a holiday in Busselton. Read more>

26 October 2009 - Lions make a noise about the silent killer

Lions and motor bike enthusiasts are set to create a lot of noise about Australia's 'Silent Killer' - kidney disease with the Wodonga Lions Club Motorbike Show and Shine on 1 November 2009. Read more>

19 October 2009 - Vandals cause damage in attack on Kidney Health Australia HQ

Vandals have caused thousands of dollars damage in an attack on the national headquarters of Kidney Health Australia in York Street, South Melbourne. Read more>

14 October 2009 - BIG RED BBQ tackles obesity with healthy menus

Kidney Health Australia has combined forces with BBQ manufacturer LOKKII to tackle obesity by promoting healthy eating at the traditional barbeque. The partnership supports the battle against kidney disease which is present in one in seven Australians. Read more>

7 October 2009 - Interest rate rises will hit charity area

Kidney Health Australia today said interest rate rises will make it harder for charities to raise funds in their fight back against the impact of the global economic downturn. Read more>

1 October 2009 -  Patients get a voice in first national survey on dialysis delivery

Kidney Health Australia today announced it had completed the first stage of a national survey of all kidney dialysis patients to examine barriers and issues affecting the treatment they have experienced in their battle with kidney failure. Read more>

30 September 2009 -  Kidney failure increasing at alarming rate - New figures released

This equates to almost seven new patients requiring dialysis or transplantation each and every day of the year. Kidney Health Australia today said new figures released this week by the Australian and New Zealand Dialysis & Transplant Registry show that the burden of kidney failure on the Australian community continues to escalate at an alarming rate. Read more>

28 September 2009 -  Pensioners plan to use kerosene lamps to fund dialysis machine electricity bill!

One of Australia's leading charities, Kidney Health Australia today called for the New South Wales and Federal Governments to investigate the cost of electricity and water to people with kidney failure undertaking home dialysis. Read more>

21 September 2009 -  Patients urged to ask Doctors for simple test on silent killer

Kidney Health Australia has urged people at an increased risk of kidney disease - those over 50 years, all diabetics and those known to have high blood pressure - to visit their local GP to request a simple test to check the health of their kidneys. Read more>

20 September 2009 -  Heart, Stroke, Diabetes and kidney charities call for Cardiovascular Health Check Program

Four leading health charities have today called for the implementation of a national program of regular cardiovascular health checks, saying it could prevent thousands of premature deaths and ease pressure on hospitals by better identifying people at high risk of developing disease and ensuring they received the needed treatment and on-going care. Read more>

20 September 2009 -  Australian rock legend takes on Australia's silent killer

Normie Rowe, one of Australia's rock and roll pioneers and heart throbs of the 1960's, is set to tackle Australia's Silent Killer - Kidney Disease. Read more>

15 September 2009 -  International marketer says ‘Business Winners Love Recessions'

The economic downturn is full of opportunities for Australian business to expand and grow their market share according to one of the world's leading marketing and business consultants, Bob Pritchard, who has warned business against depending on the Rudd Government economic stimulus package. Read more>

10 September 2009 -  Adelaide Kidney Health Australia Angel of the Road arrives in Darwin

NT: Margie Raynor, a 54 year old school teacher from Adelaide who left her home town on 17th of July is on the last day of her 4500 kilometre solo ride to Darwin this morning as she heads towards Darwin. Read more>

8 September 2009 -  Kidney Health Australia launches 'Red Runners' against obesity

Kidney Health Australia has launched 'Red Runners' to attack the issue of obesity, one of the major influences of Chronic Kidney Disease. Obesity places the kidneys under strain through high blood pressure and poor diet with excessive consumption of alcohol, sugar and salt. Read more>

7 September 2009 -  Hobart international kidney conference starts today

The 45th annual scientific meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) wiis being held in Hobart with over four hundred kidney specialists from around the world attending. Read more>

6 September 2009 -  Adelaide Angel of the Road just 5 days from Darwin

Katherine NT: Margie Raynor, a fifty four year old school teacher from Adelaide who left her home town on 17 July, will commence the last five days of her solo ride to Darwin this morning as she heads towards Pine Creek (80 klm) from Katherine in support of people with Kidney Disease. Read more>

3 September 2009 -  Australia's spending on kidney disease jumps 33% in four years

Kidney Health Australia, in welcoming the release of this first report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on the cost of CKD said it is no surprise that spending surged by more than 30% in the four years to 2004-5 and believes it will continue to escalate until a national coordinated approach to detection, treatment and management is  introduced. Read more>

1 September 2009 -  BIG RED BBQ tackles obesity with healthy menus

Kidney Health Australia has launched a unique health and fundraising campaign program to tackle obesity at the traditional barbeque as part of the battle against kidney disease which is present in one in seven Australians. Read more>

24 August 2009 -  Patients get a voice in first national survey on dialysis delivery

Kidney Health Australia today announced it has launched the first stage of a national survey of all kidney dialysis patients to examine barriers and issues affecting the clinical pathway they have experienced in their battle with kidney failure. Read more>

24 August 2009 -  Kidney Kar Rally great success - raises over $500,000 for Kidney Health Australia

The 21st Kidney Health Australia Kidney Kar Rally was an outstanding success. The Rally raised in excess of $500,000. Kidney Health Australia wishes to thank all of the teams who participated in the Kidney Kar Rally and the sponsors and supporters of the teams. Read more>

20 August 2009 -  Kidney Health Australia welcomes Roxon announcement on Swine Flu vaccine

Kidney Health Australia today welcomed the announcement by the Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon on the provision of the Swine Flu vaccination for people with chronic kidney disease. Read more>

19 August 2009 -  Kidney Kar Rally Update Report 2

The Kidney Kar Rally now in its fourth day left Ballarat this morning and headed for Rushworth where the first cars are due around lunch time before heading onto Myrtleford for an overnight stay with cars arriving at around 4.30pm. Read more>

19 August 2009 -  Alice Springs Rocks for Angel of the Road

Alice Springs: Margie Raynor, a fifty four year old school teacher from Adelaide who is riding solo to Darwin to support people with Kidney Disease will meet up with her eldest daughter Kat Raynor, a well known local musician for a night of rock n roll in Alice Springs. Read more>

18 August 2009 - Dialysis debt will force the Rudd Government to take over Chronic Kidney Disease management in Australia

The projections of numbers needing Kidney Dialysis in Australia over the next 10 years and the Federal Government's drive to make the health system more efficient will ultimately force the Rudd Government to review the delivery of dialysis and consider a nationally coordinated Chronic Kidney Disease policy on prevention, detection and management, Kidney Health Australia said today. Read more>

17 August 2009 -  Kidney Health Australia Update Report 1

The 21st Kidney Health Australia Kidney Kar Rally is well underway with two days completed during a hectic schedule created by the weather which saw cars facing deep water crossings after six inches of rain in Tasmania. Read more>

15 August 2009 -  Warning on lack of Government policy to fight kidney disease

Kidney Health Australia has used the start of its 21st Kidney Kar Rally to 'Make a Noise about the Silent Killer' Chronic Kidney Disease and issue a warning to the Federal and State Governments over the current lack of long term policy and funding to reduce the burden of kidney disease in Australia. Read more>

13 August 2009 -  Rally Kars start to roll into Tasmania

Rally Kars from all over Australia are starting to roll into Tasmania to take part in the 21st Kidney Kar Rally, which will include a crossing of Bass Strait on the Spirit of Tasmania, and cover three States - Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales. Read more>

4 August 2009 -  Kidney Kar Rally set to make a noise about the Silent Killer

The Kidney Kar Rally will celebrate its 21st Birthday this year by starting its rally on Saturday 15 August 2009 at Launceston when the first cars will be flagged off at 8 am from the Country Club. Read more>

30 July 2009 -  Rudd Government could follow US Congress on National Kidney Health Reform

The Rudd Government could follow the United States Congress strategy to deal with Chronic Kidney Disease in Australia, Kidney Health Australia said today. Read more>

28 July 2009 -  Sir Jack Brabham on the side of the Angels

Australian racing car legend Sir Jack Brabham will be on the side of the Angels today when Kidney Heath Australia officially recognises three Queensland residents as special Kidney Health Australia Angels this morning at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Read more>

27 July 2009 -  Tough economic times for dialysis patients and families

Kidney Health Australia today said thousands of Australians suffering kidney failure on dialysis were doing it tough in the economic downturn as they struggled to cope with three visits a week to dialysis centres to stay alive. Read more>

25 July 2009 - Kidney Health Australia sends Silent Killer to Canberra

Kidney Health Australia has launched a major community awareness campaign in Australia on Chronic Kidney Disease with a series of web based videos including statements from two of the world's leading authorities on the disease known as the Silent Killer. Read more>

23 July 2009 - Congress puts United States on $100 Billion Kidney Watch Health Program

The United States Government has elevated the priority of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in order to address the high cost of end stage kidney disease (ESKD). Known as the multiplier of all other major chronic diseases including heart, diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease, CKD is a silent but deadly killer. Read more>

20 July 2009 - Australian women urged to put health knowledge into practice

Despite 2 in 3 Australian women saying they know what superfoods are, only 1 in 3 eat superfoods on a regular basis to get the health benefits according to new research. Read more>

17 July 2009 - Media Alert - Cyclist starts Adelaide to Darwin ride  to promote kidney health awareness

Kidney Health Australia will officially declare 54 year old Margie Raynor a Kidney Angel for her ongoing support of people with Kidney Disease at the start of her solo ride from Adelaide to Darwin. Read more>

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