Kidney Groups, Organisations and Websites
Below are a list of regional and national kidney groups or organisations where you can find more information regarding a health problem you are facing or just looking for general information on kidney health. If you are looking for a general physician that specialises in kidneys and renal health care, please get in contact with Dr Richard Baer and his team to schedule a consultation. If you feel that we have missed an organisation or other kidney groups website please let us know so we can best serve people looking for information.
For Patients
Kidney Health Australia
kidney.org.au
Kidney Health Australia Fact sheets and other resources
http://kidney.org.au/about-us/resources-library
Kidney Health Australia Facebook page
www.facebook.com/KidneyHealthAust
Kidney Support Network
ksn.org.au
The Department of Health – Chronic Kidney Disease
health.gov.au/chronic-kidney
National Kidney Foundation (USA)
kidney.org
Diabetes Australia
diabetesaustralia.com.au
National Heart Foundation
heartfoundation.org.au
For Health Professionals
KHA website resources for Health Professionals
kidney.org.au/health-professionals
kidney.org.au/health-professionals/resources
CKD management in General Practice 3rd edition 2015 (1.7MB)
kidney.org.au/ckd-management-in-gp-handbook-3rd-edition.pdf
CKD Go! App Free App for your smartphone to assist above guidelines and help personalise CKD Clinical Action Plans. Available through iTunes and Google Play.
eGFR calculator
KHA website
Cockcroft-Gault Creatinine Clearance Calculator
http://nephron.com/cgi-bin/CGSI.cgi
KHA-CARI (Kidney Health Australia – Caring for Australasians with Renal Impairment) Guidelines for CKD, Transplant and Dialysis.
cari.org.au
Guidelines for the management of the Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk 2012 (4.5MB)
heartfoundation.org.au/Absolute-CVD-Risk-Full-Guidelines.pdf
General Practice Management of Type 2 Diabetes 2016-2018 (3.5MB)
diabetesaustralia.com.au/type-2-diabetes.pdf
Kidney Health Australia Research Walk
Taking part in the KHA walk brings people together, raises awareness of kidney disease and fundraisers much needed money for patient support services and research.
I would encourage people to join with thousands across Australia who participate in these events, who will ‘turn red’, dress in costume and walk in honour of Australians affected by kidney disease. Everyone who participates has a different journey and a different story to tell. They might have been personally affected or they are there to support a family member or friend.
It is a really fun day and a great reminder that you are not on this journey alone.
“No man is an island”
– John Donne
Support, Education and Reassurance
Dr Baer and his team don’t just treat kidney conditions, we’re also here to provide education, support and compassion as we serve as part of your greater care team. We work with your GP along with allied health workers to ensure your getting the highest level of care, service and information that we’re able to provide.
We understand that dealing with a kidney problem or a chronic condition can feel overwhelming. The aim at our practice is to help give you answers and reassurance so you can enjoy the most fulfilling life possible!
Get in touch with Dr Baer and his team
Dr Baer’s main practice is located at Wesley Medical Centre Auchenflower. He also has clinics at Mater Medical Centre South Brisbane and Mater Health Hub Springfield.
Please note our new contact details:
Phone: 07 3187 7680
Fax: 07 3378 4407