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.
"Walking Alongside" Patients and Families
Our Centre in Papatoetoe
Walking into the kidney society centre in Papatoetoe is, people tell us, a good experience.
People come and go, wanting to talk to our staff, to pick up some information, drop off their raffle books or items for our garage sale, borrow a wheelchair or buy a dialysis trolley, bring us a story for the magazine or help with our monthly garage sales.
Our centre is open weekdays 9-5, feel free to come and see us! We're at no 5 Swaffield Road, Papatoetoe, Manukau. Click here for map.
Family member: "While I am here... (collecting something for mother at the Kidney Society Centre), can I talk to you about something...." Afterwards: It's been good to talk to someone, I'll remember where you are."
It's nice to know who you might see at the Kidney Society Centre. Click here to meet our staff!
