Dialysis information

Starting and undergoing dialysis can be an overwhelming experience for many patients and their loved ones.

We've compiled information and resources to help you with managing your kidney condition, starting dialysis, where to get help if you need it and much more.

Kidney health Australia

Kidney health Australia provides both patients and health professionals with valuable resources and support relating to kidney health, dialysis, kidney disease including:

Preparing for dialysis toolkit

We've produced a range of fact sheets to help you prepare for dialysis.

The preparing for dialysis toolkit provides general information on starting dialysis, support information plus guides on how to manage your medications, appointments and your kidney health.

The information in this toolkit is designed to be a general resource.

Please ensure you discuss any specific needs or ask questions with your kidney team and supporting health professionals.

COVID-19 medicines and dialysis

If you are taking any anti-viral medication for COVID-19 and are undergoing dialysis, ensure you know the facts and keep up to date with possible symptoms and side effects.

Dialysis New Start program

The Central Northern Adelaide Renal and Transplantation Service (CNARTS) Dialysis New Start Program is an intensive multidisciplinary service supporting patients and their care providers, during the medically and socially challenging period of starting life-saving dialysis.

Patients are under the oversight of the program for the period of starting and stabilising on dialysis, which is usually between 4 and 6 weeks.

Patients are supported by a care team of specialised nurse practitioners, dialysis nurses, nephrologists, dieticians and pharmacists, with additional support from occupational therapy, social work and psychology services if needed.

The Dialysis New Start Program co-ordinates these services, links in with primary care, and ensures that all patients have access to high quality, safe and patient centred care.

Please note: the Dialysis New Start program is only available for patients starting their dialysis treatments at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

For any queries about the Dialysis New Start program contact Renal Nurse Practitioner on (08) 70742559 or 0415 618 606

Patient experiences of dialysis videos

Get an insight into what happens when having dialysis and what to expect as a patient.