The society does not provide medical services of any kind, as its expertise lies in the areas of support, education, information and patient representation.
Kidney Society services are free for kidney failure families in Northland and Auckland, although membership is encouraged.
The Society works closely with the professionals providing medical care for people with kidney failure but is a strictly independent patient society providing support in the community.
Our Mission and Plans
Our Mission
To promote the welfare of people with kidney failure and their families by providing ongoing support and by monitoring and influencing renal services.
Our Vision
People with kidney failure and their families achieving for themselves an acceptable lifestyle and quality of life.
Our Philosophy
We believe that people with kidney failure have the right, whenever possible and within available resources, to:
- make their own choices and have a say in what happens to them
- have involvement in their treatment
- have access to up to date information on which to base decisions about their treatment options
- support that meets their own goals, needs and values
- services provided by people who validate their experiences and concerns and who are professional and caring
- services provided in a manner that respects all cultures and ethnicities
- services that respect that everyone is part of a family and a community
Our Strategic Goals
- People with kidney failure and their families have access to quality and effective support services
- Renal services are monitored and influenced effectivelyThe Society is recognised as a source of kidney failure information
- The Society has effective external relationships
- The Society has a good reputation
- The Society has good internal relationships
- The Society has a sustainable funding base
- The Society practices good governance
