Kidney Health Australia

What Kidney Health Australia does

Kidney Health Australia, legally constituted as the Australian Kidney Foundation and trading under its current name since the rebranding of the charity founded in 1968, is a not-for-profit health organisation headquartered in Southbank, Melbourne (ABN 3700 846 4426). It is a company limited by guarantee, ACNC accredited, and endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient, with donations of A$2 and over being tax deductible. The organisation operates across prevention, detection, support, advocacy, and research in kidney health, serving people at risk of or living with kidney disease, carers, First Nations Australians, children and families, and health professionals.

Its core offerings span digital risk assessment (the free 2-minute online Kidney Risk Test covering 12 questions including BMI), a personalised digital self-management program (Kidney Health 4 Life), a free national Kidney Helpline (1800 454 363), peer support networks, the Big Red Kidney Bus mobile holiday dialysis service, and free Transplant House accommodation for rural and remote patients. For clinicians it operates the eGFR Calculator, the CKD-Go! mobile and web app, the CKD Management in Primary Care Handbook, and the Kidney Health Professional Hub. Evidence-based patient resources include the Living with Kidney Failure 8th Edition booklet and the My Kidneys My Choice treatment decision aid. Revenue is generated through tax-deductible donations, corporate unrestricted educational grants (Boehringer Ingelheim, Baxter, Amgen Australia), bequests, community fundraising events (Red Socks Run, Kidney Kar Rally, Big Red BBQ), and modest one-off publication sales at A$2 to A$30 per copy. Marketing and distribution rely on the kidney.org.au content hub, an active multi-platform social presence, the Health Direct Australia information partnership, and the annual Kidney Action Week campaign, with the End Dialysis by 2050 advocacy initiative and the 2026 Kidney Code Red report shaping its public policy positioning.

Name

Kidney Health Australia

Legal name

Australian Kidney Foundation

Website

https://kidney.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kidney Health Australia is a national not-for-profit (founded 1968, Melbourne) providing prevention, detection, support, advocacy, and research services for Australians affected by kidney disease, including patients, carers, First Nations Australians, and health professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Kidney Health Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Kidney Dialysis Centers (621492), Individual and Family Services (6241), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Dialysis Services (Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis) (HLAKAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Renal Nutrition & Kidney Dietetics Services (HLAKAHAL)

Keywords

• Kidney health services
• Chronic kidney disease
• Dialysis support
• Patient education resources
• Health charity programs

Headquarters

HQ city

South Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: Kidney Health Australia is a not-for-profit organization and ACNC accredited charity. Donations are the primary source of funding, with donations of $2 and over being tax deductible in Australia (ABN 3700 846 4426). The organization runs various fundraising campaigns and events.
2. Publication and Resource Sales: Sale of educational booklets, factsheets, and resources about kidney disease. Products include Living with Kidney Failure (8th edition) at $18, various introduction guides at $10 each, recipe books at $19.95, and other educational materials. Prices include postage, handling and GST.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kidney Health Australia is a national not-for-profit health charity that delivers kidney disease prevention, early detection, patient support, and education services. Its core offerings include the free Kidney Risk Test, the Kidney Health 4 Life digital self-management program, a free national Kidney Helpline, peer support, transplant house accommodation, Big Red Kidney Bus holiday dialysis, and a portfolio of evidence-based educational publications for patients and health professionals.

Product overview

Kidney Health Australia operates as a not-for-profit health charity offering a unified portfolio of patient-facing services and clinical tools for health professionals. The core consumer offering includes the Kidney Risk Test (a 2-minute online assessment), Kidney Health 4 Life (a digital self-management program), and the Kidney Helpline. Support services encompass the Big Red Kidney Bus mobile dialysis holiday program, Peer Support, Kidney Health 4 Youth, and the Kidney Transplant House Program providing accommodation. For health professionals, the organisation provides the CKD-Go! App, eGFR Calculator, CKD Management Handbook, and Kidney Health Professional Hub. Patient education resources include booklets (Living with Kidney Failure 8th Edition, My Kidneys My Choice, An Introduction to Haemodialysis/Peritoneal Dialysis/Kidney Transplantation), factsheets, and the First Nations Client Resources collection. Treatment pathway options covered include all dialysis types, kidney transplantation, and comprehensive conservative care. The organisation also runs advocacy initiatives including End Dialysis by 2050 and Kidney Action Week.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kidney Risk Test A free online 2-minute assessment that uses 12 questions (including BMI calculation) to determine whether an individual is at risk of kidney disease. Consumer-facing self-screening tool available to the general public.
• Kidney Health 4 Life A free digital self-management program offering personalised learning, expert advice on food, exercise, sleep and stress, goal-setting tools, and a peer community for people at any stage of kidney health or disease.
• Kidney Helpline A free national phone (1800 454 363) and email support service providing information, guidance, and connections to kidney-related services for patients, families, and the public.
• Big Red Kidney Bus A mobile dialysis holiday program providing haemodialysis treatment at popular Australian holiday destinations, enabling dialysis patients to travel.
• Find A Dialysis Unit An online directory service helping patients locate dialysis units across Australia, including both centre-based and home dialysis options.
• Peer Support Program A peer support program that connects people living with kidney disease to others who have lived experience with the condition.
• Kidney Health 4 Youth A youth-focused support program providing age-appropriate support, peer connection, and resources for children and young people affected by kidney disease.
• Kidney Transplant House Program Free accommodation located close to transplant hospitals, available for eligible transplant recipients from remote or rural areas for post-transplant recovery.
• CKD-Go! App A mobile and web application for health professionals providing Chronic Kidney Disease management guidelines and clinical decision support.
• eGFR Calculator An estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate calculator tool for health professionals to assess kidney function in clinical settings.
• CKD Management Handbook An evidence-based clinical handbook for health professionals providing tips for detecting, managing, and referring patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in primary care settings.
• Health Professional Hub A specialised professional portal providing guidelines, training, and resources for health professionals supporting kidney disease patient care.
• Kidney Action Week An annual awareness event focused on kidney health advocacy and education, bringing together the kidney community, health professionals, and advocates.
• Living with Kidney Failure (8th Edition) A comprehensive paid patient guide covering treatment options, dialysis types, transplants, and self-management strategies for people diagnosed with kidney disease. Sold at $18 per copy including postage and GST.
• My Kidneys My Choice A patient decision aid that helps individuals compare kidney treatment options (dialysis, transplant, comprehensive conservative care) against their personal lifestyle priorities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% of kidney transplants working one year later in Australia
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Boehringer IngelheimminorOthers · 1 March 2025Pharmaceutical company providing sponsorship for educational website content updates on living with kidney disease and medicines management.
• BaxterminorOthersMedical products company supporting the 'Back on the Menu: Low Potassium Recipe Book' developed for people requiring haemodialysis.
• Amgen AustraliaminorOthersBiotechnology company providing unrestricted educational grants supporting haemodialysis and kidney disease treatment options booklets.
• Joe White BequestminorOthersPrivate bequest providing funding support for the Introduction to Kidney Disease Treatment Options booklet.
• Health Direct AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved information partner of Health Direct Australia. Health and medical education information passes strict quality assessment process, reaching wider audiences through Health Direct's trusted platform.
• Royal North Shore HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on multiple booklets including Introduction to Peritoneal Dialysis, Haemodialysis, Kidney Transplantation, and Comprehensive Conservative Care. Contributed to previous editions of living donor resources.
• NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralia's authority on comprehensive primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Referenced as key external resource for First Nations kidney health information.
• CARI GuidelinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical guidelines for kidney disease management in First Nations Australians. First Nations Flip Chart updated according to CARI Guidelines.
• Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNetminorOthersOne-stop info-shop helping 'close the gap' by informing practice and policy in Indigenous health.
• Menzies School of Health ResearchminorOthersAustralia's only medical research institute dedicated to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, addressing chronic diseases including kidney disease.
• ANZDATA (Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry)minorOthersReferenced for transplant success rate statistics. Registry collecting data on dialysis and transplant outcomes across Australia and New Zealand.
• Australian Organ Donor Register / DonateLifeminorOthersNational register for organ and tissue donor decisions. Partnership for promoting kidney donation registration.
• Kidney Research AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance of kidney research organizations working collaboratively on kidney research priorities, grants, and initiatives.
• ANZKX (Australian and New Zealand Paired Kidney Exchange Program)minorOthersProgram matching incompatible living donor/recipient pairs with other pairs for better tissue matching.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Kidney Fund: US non-profit providing direct financial assistance to kidney patients, treatment education, and advocacy. Comparable as a kidney-focused charity with patient support, prevention, and policy engagement, though with a heavier emphasis on financial aid.
• Kidney Research UK: The leading kidney research charity in the UK funding research, providing patient information, and running awareness campaigns. Most direct cross-jurisdictional peer given its mix of research funding, patient education, and advocacy.
• Kidney Foundation of Canada: Canada's national kidney health charity providing patient programs, research funding, professional education, and organ donation advocacy. Closest peer in terms of mandate, programs, and stakeholder mix (patients, professionals, donors, government).
• National Kidney Foundation (USA): America's largest kidney health organization, providing patient education, professional resources, advocacy, research funding, and direct patient aid programs. Directly comparable as a national kidney-focused charity operating helplines, professional education, and research grants in a comparable role.

Emerging players

• The Renal Association: UK professional body for nephrologists producing clinical guidelines (similar to CARI Guidelines cited by KHA). Adjacent rather than direct overlap — more focused on professional standards than patient/community services — but relevant as the clinical-guideline counterpart to KHA's patient-facing work.
• American Association of Kidney Patients: US independent patient-led kidney advocacy organization with policy focus. Comparable to KHA's peer support and patient advocacy components but smaller in operational scope.
• NephCure Kidney International: US non-profit focused on rare kidney diseases (particularly nephrotic syndrome and FSGS), funding research and providing patient education. Partial overlap in mission but narrower disease scope; useful comparator for KHA's specialty research funding activities.
• PKD Foundation: US charity dedicated to polycystic kidney disease funding research and supporting patients. Disease-specific subset peer relevant for KHA's research grants program and disease-specific patient resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KidneyHealth
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KidneyHealthAus
• Facebookfacebook.com/KidneyHealthAust
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kidney-health-australia
• Instagraminstagram.com/kidneyhealth
• TikToktiktok.com/@kidneyhealthau

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