ABOUT US
Kidney Health 4 Life (KH4L) is a national support program for people at all stages of kidney disease, and those who care for them, to improve their kidney health management and overall wellbeing. The program is delivered by Kidney Health Australia. The program is free and available online 24/7.
Who Kidney Health 4 Life is for
KH4L is for people of any age who want to protect their kidney health, are at risk of or living with kidney disease at any stage, are donating a kidney, or are supporting someone with kidney disease. From prevention and early kidney disease through to dialysis, transplant and conservative care, KH4L offers support across every stage of the kidney journey.
What Kidney Health 4 Life offers
Stage-specific learning
Easy, clinically reviewed learning courses covering all stages of chronic kidney disease CKD, from risk and prevention to dialysis, transplant and conservative care. Learn at your own pace and return to resources whenever you need them.
Diet and nutrition guidance
150+ kidney-friendly recipes developed by accredited practising renal dietitians, plus nutrition guidance, an interactive meal planner and shopping guides to make having a healthy diet easy and accessible.
Wellbeing and everyday life
Practical resources and videos on staying active, managing mood and sleep, and navigating work, travel, finances and other parts of daily life with kidney disease.
Connecting with community
Hear from people with lived experience and access events and services like the Big Red Kidney Bus holiday dialysis program, as well as one-on-one peer support through the Kidney Buddy program.
Kidney Health 4 Youth
A dedicated space for children and adolescents with kidney disease, with age-appropriate content and access to Kidney Kids Es-caper events across the country, designed for young people and their families.
About Kidney Health Australia
KH4L is a program of Kidney Health Australia, Australia’s voice for kidney disease, fighting for increased awareness, early detection and better treatment of this incurable disease, with a vision to end dialysis by 2050.
Developed by kidney experts
KH4L content is developed with kidney health professionals and reviewed by Kidney Health Australia’s clinical team and expert advisory committees. Recipes are developed by accredited practising renal dietitians. Content is regularly reviewed to stay accurate, relevant and useful
Independent and self-funded
Kidney Health Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that relies on the generosity of donors, sponsors and foundations to fund and support our work.
Our focus is on providing trusted, evidence-based information and support to help people make informed decisions about their kidney health alongside their healthcare team. All health-related content and resources are reviewed by independent, expert clinical committees, and approved by our Clinical team.
