A new report in the Medical Journal of Australia highlights rising rates of kidney failure among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, emphasising the importance of involving Indigenous communities in healthcare decisions. nit.com.au/16-10-2023/816…

Towards kidney health equity: Insights from the National Indigenous Kidney Transplantation Taskforce Read the MJA supplement: mja.com.au/journal/2023/2…

Listen to the latest MJA Podcast - Kidney health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with NIKTT deputy chair, Professor Jaquelyne Hughes, and NIKTT National Community Engagement Coordinator, Ms Kelli Owen ow.ly/MQ9B50PWWby

We're pleased to have published this supplement MJA from the National Indigenous Kidney Transplantation Taskforce which highlights the need for equity for, & engagement with, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who require a kidney transplant mja.com.au/journal/2023/2…

"Transplantation equity for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people is still a work in progress, but it is essential & achievable work." Read our latest piece in Nature Reviews Nephrology, by Stephen McDonald, Dr Jaqui Hughes PhD , Kelli Owen of National Indigenous Kidney Transplant Taskforce rdcu.be/doYiw

"Community engagement, tailored models of care, improved access to cultural safety training, & an empowered kidney workforce are tangible actions that federal, state & local organisations can implement now." Dr Jaqui Hughes PhD writes in latest MJA paper: mja.com.au/journal/2023/2…

A timely reminder from WA about how important dialysis units are in remote Australia to ensure people can remain on Country while receiving the life-saving care they need. abc.net.au/news/2023-12-0…

Special thank you message from kidney recipients #worldkidneyday Kidney Care UK NHS Organ Donation💗🫀🫁 The UK Kidney Association Nina Nannar @ImperialPeopl BBC London Guy's and St Thomas' Local Government Association (LGA) Kidney Research UK. Pre order link distrokid.com/hyperfollow/br…

This #WorldKidneyDay, take a look at #KidneyHealthForAll from the perspective of the world's Indigenous people. Read Swasti Chaturvedi & Dr Jaqui Hughes PhD's latest paper in KIReports: kireports.org/article/S2468-…

"There is a bright side on the other side of dialysis and kidney transplant," Leslie Schultz told Emily Smith | ABC News We look forward to the implementation of Legislative Assembly's organ donation recommendations so more people can access care like Leslie abc.net.au/news/2024-06-0…

Powerhouse of women kicking off the #Equity session at #tsanz2024 TSANZ Kelli Owen MelWyld Georgina L. Irish

Next up great to hear from Kelli Owen & Stephen McDonald on outcomes & insights of National Indigenous Kidney Transplant Taskforce. #tsanz2024 TSANZ

A privilege to be involved in National Indigenous Kidney Transplant Taskforce and hear from Kelli Owen and Stephen McDonald at the TSANZ ASM on simple strategies for First Nations #transplant #equity “it’s not research, it’s not even science - it’s what we all have to get on and just do” #TSANZ2024

Despite excellent graft and recipient survival, a lower proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children received kidney transplants within 5 yrs of dialysis initiation compared to their non-Indigenous peers: mja.com.au/journal/2024/2… Swasti Chaturvedi Sydney Children's Hospitals Network Flinders University

Improving Tx access within 5 years of dialysis initiation should be a priority 👇@ANZDATA National Indigenous Kidney Transplant Taskforce Dr Jaqui Hughes PhD

Read the #NIKTT's latest Communique to find out what's been going on & what we're working on: niktt.com.au/_files/ugd/1f2…

Read the latest Special Issue from MJA and Lowitja Institute on Centering Indigenous Knowledges. #NIKTT’s Chair Dr Jaqui Hughes PhD is a Guest Editor and Author ow.ly/21MJ50SsuCC

Dr Mel Beacroft speaking at ANZSN ASM about disrupting business as usual in order to bring care to Country and return people home. #ANZSN2024