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January 2023

Hello, g'day, kia ora ,

2023 is off to a great start at the RSA. There is a buzz of excitement as we prepare for the RSA 2023 Conference in Sydney between 29 and 31 May. We would love your contribution to shaping the program and are inviting your contributions. Be it a research project, case study or quality improvement initiative we would love you to share your wins with the renal community from across Australia and New Zealand. If you have been a member for 2+ years, grants to attend the conference are also now open. 

After a successful run of in-person meetings in Vic, NSW and Qld in November, we are excited to be able to meet in person again in NZ, SA and WA. Join us in March and these local events which are key to connecting the local renal community together. 

Finally, after 5 months of research, planning and consultations, we are delighted to have launched our ambitious three-year strategic plan. See below for a link to read about our plans to advance the care of people with kidney disease.

Savio D’sa
CEO
Renal Society of Australasia

 

Latest News

 

Strategic Plan launched 2023-25

Our community is a collective of unique and diverse individuals: each of us contributes a vital piece of the puzzle that is kidney care. With the launch of the 2023-2025 strategic plan and combined with our newly formed and energised RSA team, we will amplify the voices of our members. Together with our growing coalition of partners and supporters, we will advance the care of people with kidney disease. 

READ MORE
 
 

Submission Templates available for QI and Case Studies

Have you had a big win with a Quality Improvement (QI) project that was a game changer in how you provided clinical care or improved processes and outcomes? 

Or …have you come across a unique clinical case that challenged your practice, stretched your knowledge and made you “think outside the box” for a solution? 

We want to hear from you!

READ MORE
 
 
 

Grants available for RSA Conference 2023

Did you know that as an RSA member you can access grants and funding to assist your professional development? If you have been an RSA member for at least two years, consider applying for an RSA grant. Providing members with the support needed to access education, presentations, workshops and networking events with both AU and NZ members. Funding applications to attend the 2023 RSA Annual Conference close Monday 27th February. Successful applicants will be notified by early March. 

MORE INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 

Semester 1 Scholarships: Applications closing Monday February 6, 2023

Take advantage of scholarships available to RSA members for 2023 in renal nursing, leadership in practice, clinical nursing and teaching, quality and safety and leadership (health and human services). 

Semester 1 commences on Monday February 20, 2023.

MORE INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 

Branch Symposium - winner announced

Last year, we ran a quiz at each of the Branch Symposiums for one free ticket to the RSA Conference in Sydney. We are very happy to announce that we have a winner!

Congratulations Meagan Zigenbine! We will be in touch to organise your free registration to the conference. 

At the next three Branch Symposiums, there will be more free registrations (to both Branch Symposiums and the RSA Conference). We can't wait to announce who else will be joining us in Sydney!

REGISTER FOR AN UPCOMING BRANCH SYMPOSIUM
 

RSA 2023 Education Calendar

The following events are available for registration:

Webinar: Transitional kidney care for adolescents and young adults

Date: Thursday, 9 February 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Free for members

REGISTER NOW

Nephrology Nurse Practitioner SIG Meeting

Date: Wednesday, 15 February 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members only

REGISTER NOW

Clinical Emergencies Workshop! How to get through them safely…

Date: Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members: $25 | Non-members: $50

REGISTER NOW

Chronic Kidney Disease - Early Detection & Screening SIG Meeting

Date: Thursday, 23 February 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members only

REGISTER NOW

Kidney Supportive Care SIG Meeting

Date: Thursday, 23 February 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members only

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RSA NZ Branch Symposium

Date: Friday, 3 March 2023
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Cost: Members: $135 | Non-members: $265

REGISTER NOW

RSA SA / NT Branch Symposium

Date: Friday 10 March 2023
Location:  Adelaide, South Australia
Cost: Members: $145 | Non-members: $265

REGISTER NOW

RSA WA Branch Symposium

Date: Friday 17 March 2023
Location:  Perth, Western Australia
Cost: Members: $145 | Non-members: $265

REGISTER NOW

Vascular Access Workshop - WA

Date: Saturday 18 March 2023
Location:  Perth, Western Australia
Cost: Members: $210 | Non-members: $350

REGISTER NOW

RSA Conference 2023

Date: Monday 29 - Wednesday 31 May 2023
Location:  Sydney, New South Wales
Cost: Options available

REGISTER NOW
 

Branch and Special Interest Group Update

RSA Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are growing!

The number of members in our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) is on the rise! Do you want to get involved too? We are adding the meetings to our events calendar to make them more accessible to members. 

Interested in joining? Register for the next meeting and we will add you to the group. 

 

Employment

Job Adverts

Renal Nurse - Alice Springs
Applications Close: 31 March 2023

FIND OUT MORE
 

Key Stakeholder & Partner Update

 
 
 

EDTNA/ERCA Conference 2023 - Abstract Submission

The 51st EDTNA/ERCA International Conference will be held in Lithuania this October. The theme of the Conference is “Kidney Care in a challenging world – economic & sustainable implications”.

This highlights two main topics: economy and sustainability, which are related, sometimes in conflict. Click here for more information. 

 
 
 
 
 

ANZDDATA EOI

The ANZDATA parenthood working group is a new working group to be established in Q1 2023. The dataset captures parenthood outcomes and events for men and women receiving dialysis or transplant. Anyone with a
special interest in this area is invited to join this working group.

 
 
 
 

International Survey on Renal Nurses and Technicians barriers and facilitators to use of point-of-care ultrasound for guided vascular access cannulation

 The aim of the survey is to gather information about how ultrasound is used for assessment and guided cannulation around the world and identify any barriers or facilitators to its use. Your participation is voluntary, and you can opt out of the survey at any stage. Click here for more information.

 
 
 
 
 

Volunteers Needed for the World Transplant Games!

A celebration of a second chance of life, demonstrating the success of transplant surgery and promoting the need to raise public awareness of organ and tissue donation.

Health Care volunteers are needed for First Aid and medical support.

Click here for more information on volunteering at the Games. 

 

Latest Research Initiatives

Professional views on reporting data about international travel for organ transplantation

This research project aims to find out what health professionals think about collection and reporting of information 
about international travel for organ transplantation (ITOT).

The study will consider the way that factors in particular countries and regions may influence participation in 
opportunities for collection and reporting of ITOT data. More Information

The PAINT Project

The PAINT project aims to undertake an international mapping exercise to identify the current provision of arts programs for renal patients. If you are working in a renal unit, health centre or organisation providing arts activities to patients living with kidney disease, we invite you to take part in the project survey below.

Click here to do the survey.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

How do I join a Special Interest Group?

You can join a special interest by registering for an upcoming SIG meeting or by emailing Lucy: membership@renalsociety.org or call 1300 941 480. 

 

Resources FAQs

WCEA 

Did you know that new content is being added to WCEA every month? See below for just a few of the new or updated items available to RSA members. Can't remember your login? Just email us at membership@renalsociety.org and we'll send you the details!

  • Journal Club - January 2023: Isolated ultrafiltration (Iso Uf) practices in haemodialysis units across Queensland: A prospective survey of nursing clinical practice.
  • Webinar: Kidney Transplantation Workup - By Loreen Evans and Dr. Hicham C. Hassan
  • Webinar: Renal Bone Disease - James Greenstein
  • Webinar: Kidney Pancreas Transplant - By Paul Robertson
  • Overview of Vascular Access - Online Learning Package
 

Nephrology Research Review

Issue 62 of the Nephrology Research Review is available now. This issue covers:

  • Characteristics of patients opting for CCC in North Queensland
  • Gastric bypass vs best medical treatment for diabetic kidney disease
  • Experiences of caregivers of Australian rural patients with kidney failure.

And so much more! Click here to read the latest issue. 

 
 
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