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My Kidney Journey

Treatment Options

Explore options for treating Chronic Kidney Disease and find the treatment path that’s right for you.

Treatment Options
  • Peritoneal Dialysis at Home

    A form of dialysis that uses the lining of your abdomen, the peritoneal membrane, to clean your blood inside your own body, and can be performed at home.

  • In-Centre Haemodialysis

    A form of dialysis that filters your blood using a machine and a synthetic membrane – called a dialyser – performed at a hospital or dialysis clinic, at a scheduled time, by a nurse or clinician.

  • Home Haemodialysis

    A form of dialysis that filters your blood using a machine and a synthetic membrane – called a dialyser – and can be performed in your own home.

  • Other Treatment Options

    A kidney transplant may be a treatment option for some patients, while supportive care without dialysis might be suitable for others.

Industry-leading researchers and practitioners offer unique and wide-ranging points of view on the latest developments in acute renal care.

Live Well

Learn ways to stay physically and mentally strong throughout your treatment journey.

Live Well
  • Adopting a Kidney-friendly Diet

    Adopting the right eating habits will help you feel your best throughout treatment.

  • Coping With Your Emotions

    Coping the emotional challenges of your condition may allow you to channel them into positive action.

  • Talking About Your Condition

    Discussing your condition with loved ones may make adjusting to life with Chronic Kidney Disease easier.

  • Intimacy

    Maintaining intimacy is still possible with Chronic Kidney Disease, and talking about any issues you’re experiencing may help.

  • Exercise and Dialysis

    Being active can go a long way toward helping you stay physically and mentally healthy throughout your treatment journey.

  • Travelling on Dialysis

    With the help of certain arrangements, you can stay mobile and travel while you’re being treated.

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Resource Centre

Here you can find resources that can help you plan for a healthy and full life while on dialysis or other chronic kidney disease (CKD) treatments. 

Chronic Kidney Disease Resources

Understanding treatment options for kidney disease

We have created a brochure for people who have kidney failure, to provide information about the treatment options available. Download it to print and keep.

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Explore your treatment options

Introduction film to different treatment options

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Find the answers you need

Introduction film to chronic kidney disease

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Haemodialysis (HD)

Introduction film to haemodialysis (HD)

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Live well on dialysis

Introduction film to living with chronic kidney disease

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My Kidney Journey

Introduction film to My Kidney Journey

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Peritoneal dialysis (PD)

Introduction film to peritoneal dialysis (PD)

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Comparison of dialysis types

A short list of the benefits of each type of dialysis

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Living well on dialysis

Ways to stay physically and mentally strong throughout your treatment journey

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Mini-guide to chronic kidney disease terminology

A mini-guide to chronic kidney disease terminology

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Overview of chronic kidney disease and treatment options

A brief overview of the disease and treatment options

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