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18 June 2013: NSW Kidney Angels applauded with National Award.
For more information about those awarded this prestigious kidney award - refer to the Operation Angel 2013 web page.
14 June 2013: Australia's leading chronic disease groups applaud Ministers' decision to adopt star rating system for front of pack labeling of packaged food.
Australia's leading chronic disease groups have today applauded the nation's food regulation ministers for endorsing a new star-based health rating system for the front-of-pack for processed, packaged food products. Media>
3 June 2013: Kidney Health Australia pays respect to Mr M Yunupingu
Kidney Health Australia is saddened by the passing of Australian music icon and campaigner Mr M Yunupingu following a long battle with kidney disease. Media>
27 May 2013: Many Australians at increased risk of kidney disease - Plibersek and Dutton launch Kidney Health Week 2013: Sunday 26 May - Saturday 1 June
1 in 3 Australians is at increased risk of kidney disease. Undetected, untreated kidney disease is a silent killer. This striking, yet little known fact is the focus of this year's Kidney Health Week. The week will be officially launched by Federal Minister for Health, the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP and Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon Peter Dutton at Parliament House, Canberra today. Media>
15 April 2013: Sir Jack Brabham visits 'very special' Redland Bay Kidney Kids Camp
Sir Jack and Lady Brabham joined 80 children with kidney disease and their siblings from around Australia at Kidney Health Australia's 15th annual National Kidney Kids Camp in Redland Bay last Thursday. Media>
8 April 2013: March highest month on record for deceased organ donations
Kidney Health Australia today welcomes the announcement that March has resulted in the highest month for deceased organ donation rates in Australian recorded history, and that the first quarter of 2013 represented a 55 per cent improvement on last year's results. Media>
7 April 2013: Key kidney policy announced by Government
The Australian Government today announced a new two year pilot of a national Live Organ Donor Leave scheme – a key plank of Kidney Health Australia’s most recent policy submissions to Government. Kidney Health Australia’s CEO, Ms Anne Wilson said: “Today’s announcement is a big win for those with kidney disease and represents something we have been advocating for inclusion in the Federal budget.” Media>
3 April 2013: A long way to go - The challenges of kidney disease for rural Australians
Kidney Health Australia, in collaboration with the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA), is pleased to announce that a new NRHA fact sheet on kidney disease in rural Australia has been developed and is now available online. The fact sheet is designed to outline the status of kidney disease in rural Australia and highlight the unique challenges that rural Australians face in seeking ongoing management and treatment including: limited opportunities to undertake dialysis close to home, the requirement to travel greater distances for specialist consultations, and challenges relating to infrastructure and costs to enable home dialysis. It’s therefore unsurprising that the survival of patients on dialysis is worse in rural and regional areas, when compared to Australian’s living in urban areas. Media>
26 March 2013: Gold Coast adventurer raises funds for dialysis patients to have adventures of their own
Kidney Health Australia is thrilled to announce commencement of work on a program that will provide those on dialysis with the opportunity to holiday in especially fitted out Kidney Campervans. This holiday dialysis initiative is being made possible as the Wade Family of the Gold Coast whose initial $50,000 pledge announced yesterday has made development of the project possible. Media>
15 March 2013: Deaths from silent killer continue to rise
The incidence of kidney disease is rising despite a decrease in the biggest killer of Australians - heart disease. The number of deaths from kidney-related diseases has increased 17 per cent since 2002, according to new figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released today. Media>
14 March 2013: 'Protect your kidneys, save your heart' this World Kidney Day
Chronic kidney disease has been found to be an important, independent and potent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. People with chronic kidney disease have a two to three-fold greater risk of cardiac death than individuals without chronic kidney disease. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for people on dialysis and those who have a transplanted kidney. Media>
14 March 2013: Local pilot launched on World Kidney Day educates kidney patients
In celebration of today's World Kidney Day, an innovative, educational service for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) was launched at Cairns Base Hospital. The Kidney Health Australia Kidney Kiosk is an integrated educational touchscreen unit enabling individuals with CKD and their families to have access to up-to-date information on nutrition, Indigenous health and further resources. The Kidney Kiosk is a portable, easy to navigate touchscreen that can be used while patients dialyse or placed in waiting rooms to fill the need for self-management training. Media>
24 February 2013: Breaking down barriers to organ donation
Today Kidney Health Australia welcomes the start of DonateLife Week, designed to 'make your wish count' by encouraging families all around Australia to 'discover, decide and discuss organ and tissue donation.' Ms Anne Wilson, CEO of Kidney Health Australia said: "It's important that we work together to shine a light on the processes surrounding organ donation - helping families understand the decision that can transform the life of those waiting for a transplant, including the 1,100 waiting for a kidney." Media>
18 February 2013: Kidney Health Australia welcomes DonateLife Week
Kidney Health Australia welcomes today's launch of the DonateLife community education campaign called 'DonateLife...the greatest gift' ahead of the commencement of DonateLife Week. Media>
22 January 2013: 2012 a landmark year for organ donation
Kidney Health Australia welcomes today's latest statistics from the Australian Government highlighting 2012 as a landmark year for organ donation - with more Australians receiving life-saving transplants than ever before. Media>
8 January 2013: Strides in kidney disease research expected with 2013 project grants
Kidney Health Australia has awarded half a million dollars to fund kidney related research in 2013. This includes funding specific projects by some of Australia's leading medical professionals working to tackle kidney disease. Media>
ARCHIVED NEWS RELEASES FOR 2012
18 December 2012: Some gains, but still more needed to treat kidney cancer
More Australians are being diagnosed with kidney cancer at the same time as five-year survival rates are increasing, according to a recent report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). Media>
11 November 2012: Local program provides holiday for chronically ill
West Australian dialysis patients have the unique opportunity to receive their lifesaving dialysis treatments while on holiday as part of the 14th annual Henry Giblett Adult Dialysis Program, subsidised by Kidney Health Australia. Media>
4 November 2012: A welcome change to organ donation in NSW
Kidney Health Australia welcomes the decision by the New South Wales Government to decommission the NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Organ Donor Register and move to the single national register -- the Australian Organ Donor Register. Media>
29 October 2012: Australians need to get a grip on health
Nearly two-thirds of Australians are overweight and obese, yet just over half of Australians over the age of 15, consider themselves to be in very good or excellent health, according to the first results from the Australian Health Survey released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Media>
26 October 2012: Patients given power to choose dialysis treatment
Australian dialysis patients will be empowered to choose the best form of treatment for themselves as a result of a landmark three-year national education program by Kidney Health Australia, funded by the Australian government under the Chronic Disease Prevention and Service Improvement Flexible Fund. Media>
18 October 2012: Governor-General to bestow honour on kidney researcher
Professor David Harris will today be awarded Kidney Health Australia’s prestigious Priscilla Kincaid-Smith Medal for his outstanding contribution to research in the field of kidney disease. Her Excellency, The Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO will bestow Professor Harris with the award at the Westmead Hospital this afternoon. Professor Harris has made major clinical contributions in the prevention and management of chronic kidney disease, as well as in the management of patients with end-stage kidney disease by dialysis. Media>
27 September 2012: Chronic Kidney Disease highlighted in new study
A new study released today by the Victorian Government reaffirms the need for people to keep on-top of their health, highlighting that chronic kidney disease is expected to rise as a result of increasing risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension and an ageing population. Media>
30 August 2012: Appearance of The X Factor contestant Semaema Cornford highlights misconceptions about Kidney Disease
Lupus attacked the kidneys of a 25-year-old singer - Semaema needs dialysis treatments while waiting for a kidney transplant. Semaema's emotional story highlights the little-known realities that kidney disease does not just affect the older population and that the serious condition sometimes does not show symptoms until kidney failure. Media>
22 August 2012: On Father's Day: inspiring stories on THE BIG RED WALK
South Australia
Paolo said his motivation when faced with kidney disease was his girls, despite the hardships of dialysis when working internationally. Media>
New South Wales
- Darren is celebrating his first Father's Day after he donated his kidney to save his son's life. Media>
Tasmania
- Mandy took her diagnosis of chronic kidney disease as an opportunity to give back. Media>
- Amanda reflects on home dialysis changed her life and how her partner gave her his kidney
Victoria
- Wayne remains positive while awaiting a kidney transplant and will walk with his family this Father's Day for the mobile dialysis program that is close to his heart. Media>
- The Clarke family are walking for their newborn Dulcie who has a autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease. Media>
- 31-year-old Brad had no idea he had kidney failure until his vision became blurry. Brad and his father who gave him a kidney will walk together at the Big Red Walk in Melbourne.
Western Australia
- Geoff was undiagnosed for 10 years after kidney failure and shares the stress of dialysing away from a young family. Media>y knowing her for two years! Media>
21 August 2012: PM support for Kidney Kar Rally: higlighting the 1.7 million Aussies with CKD
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has tweeted that Kidney Health Australia's 24th Kidney Kar Rally is a "great cause" and one that her partner Tim Mathieson has supported by travelling in a rally car with the fundraisers. Media>
13 August 2012: Tim Mathieson launches 24th Annual Kidney Kar Rally
First Bloke Tim Mathieson will be launching the 24th annual Kidney Kar Rally. Participants will travel over 4500kms from Mandurah WA to Bendigo VIC. The rally runs from the 14-24 August with participants having their annual start dinner on the 14th and heading off at 7:30am on Wednesday 15th of August. Media> Photos>
18 July 2012: End stage kidney treatment trebles.
New data revealing that end-stage kidney disease treatment has almost tripled between 1991 and 2009 and predictions of future increases are of serious concern, according to Kidney Health Australia. A new report from Australian Institute of Health & Welfare, shows the number of people receiving kidney-replacement therapy for end-stage kidney disease has risen from 6,643 to 18,267 between 1991 and 2009. Read full report & media> Recommended citation: AIHW 2012. Dialysis and kidney transplantation in Australia: 1991-2010 Cat no PHE 162 Canberra: AIHW
15 July 2012: You can lose that burnin' feeling in Wee Week!
Treating a urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common reasons for seeing a GP in Australia with about 1 in 2 women and 1 in 20 men experiencing a UTI in their lifetime. Media>
1 July 2012: Fremantle woman has longest-surviving kidney in West Australia and the fifth-oldest donated kidney in Australia - Celebrating 43 years!
Glenis Lucanus of Fremantle today celebrates a remarkable 43rd year with a successful kidney transplant. Glenis has the longest-surviving kidney in West Australia and the fifth-oldest donated kidney in Australia, according to the Australian and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplantation Authority. Media>
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