Our Angels in Tasmania

Margaret Binns  Dialysis nurse for over 20 years, she works tirelessly in both professional and community settings to improve the well-being of people with kidney disease. As Renal Transplant Coordinator -Royal Hobart Hospital, she improves the lives of many people with kidney disease. Margaret has supported Kidney Health Australia's Consumer Council representing Tasmanian kidney patients and helped with countless projects, fundraising and patient support. Margaret gives selflessly to the well-being of people with CKD, her gentle manner and caring approach has positively impacted upon many lives.

Kirsten Black  Nominated and awarded 'Operation Angel' status in 2011

Michael Dewis  Husband and outstanding full time carer for his wife Jill, who has kidney disease and multiple medical problems. For the past seven years, Michael has accompanied Jill at Launceston General Hospital Renal Unit where she dialyses for 4 hours, 4 times a week. He helps set up her machine and provides support and care as she receives treatment. Michael is a valued asset to the operation of the renal unit and assists staff with a multitude of tasks, including stores, messages and morning teas. In so many ways he provides the “support” for the support staff.  Michael also provides wonderful support for the other renal patients, and talks with other partners of patients on dialysis and is a highly valued volunteer.

Jennifer Reynolds  As a renal nurse at Launceston General Hospital and Burnie satellite Dialysis Units, Jenny improves the lives of patients and families via her outstanding qualities and skills. Her high standard of care and professionalism is well regarded. Jenny continues to study whenever she can to further improve her skills.

Kerry Walker  Transplant recipient, who dialysed for 7 years and in this time became a strong advocate of improving education and public awareness of kidney disease. He assists Kidney Health Australia in any of its activities, gives talks at schools, service clubs, radio and television interviews. He attends Tasmania’s Agfests, Taste of Tasmania and Renal Unit education sessions for nurses and enrolled nurses. He has been a peer support volunteer, kidney carer and spent two years as Chair of Tasmania's Consumer Council.

Betty Walsh  Full time carer - Betty whilst supporting husband Theo in Burnie Renal Unit helps patients there, helps with our Kidney Health Week activities and is an active member of the Burnie Renal Support Group.