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.
Events & News
This year's World Kidney Day will focus on Diabetes, the leading cause of Chronic Kidney Disease. World Kidney Day (WKD) is a global health awareness campaign focusing on the importance of our kidneys and reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide.
Have a look at the World Kidney Day website!
NZ Transplant Association Newsletter, March 2010
Please especially read the note on the Rotorua Marathon, it would be great to see as many attend as possible, as this is a huge opportunity to raise organ donor awareness, and also a great chance to catch up with other Association members.
Watch Joeli and Natalie being interviewed on World Kidney Day last year!
CloseUp - Joeli and Natalie in the News!
The Kidney Society Community Dialysis House is five years old: Mercy celebrates.
Click here to read more
Janice Dyson was in hospital recovering from a transplant operation, when her husband had a heart attack at her bedside!
Click here to read Janice's story, courtesy New Zealand Woman's Weekly
