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24 June 2025

Early Bird Registrations and Call for Abstracts now open!

RSA Conference 2026: Christchurch, New Zealand

17-19 June 2026

“Inspiring and Enabling Diversity in Action - Every Patient, Every Voice,” the RSA Conference 2026 will spotlight the critical role of diversity in delivering equitable and effective healthcare.

Attendees can expect a dynamic programme featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, and workshops focused on innovation, equity, and patient-centered care in Aotearoa and beyond.

For more information visit https://rsa-conference.org/

24 June 2025

RSA, Kidney Health New Zealand, and NZASRDP Inc. have jointly released a position statement on dialysis patient acuity and staffing safety.

24 June 2025

RSA proudly announces the appointment of its new Office Bearers and Directors for 2025.

23 April 2025

The ANZDATA Advisory Committee is seeking a member of the RSA to serve as the our representative on the Advisory Committee.

18 March 2025

The RSA Board of Directors play a key role in providing strategic direction and are responsible for the overall performance of the RSA. Nominees will ideally possess a diverse range of backgrounds, skills and ideas, as well as a passion for contributing to the future success of the RSA and our members.

13 February 2025

Find out all you need to know about attending Conference 2025 - and register today to save!

05 February 2025

We have released our 2025 Events Calendar so you can plan for the year ahead!

27 November 2024

This Review covers news and issues relevant to clinical practice in nephrology. It will bring you the latest updates, both locally and from around the globe, in relation to topics such as new and updated treatment guidelines, changes to medicines reimbursement and licensing, educational, professional body news and more. And finally on the back cover you will find our COVID-19 resources for Nephrologists and a summary of upcoming local.

17 October 2024

On December 8, 2022, an email sent to Australian Renal Nurses highlighted a pressing need for support in treating end-stage renal failure patients. Inspired by this urgent call to action, Scott embarked on a transformative five-month journey to Darwin, where he faced the unique challenges of kidney care while immersing himself in the rich culture and community of the Top End.

09 October 2024

Abstract submissions are now open for the 2025 RSA Conference - Inspiring and enabling: Leading the way! to be held on 11-13 June in Melbourne, Australia.

29 August 2024

We are excited to announce two new opportunities to contribute to the RSA’s strategic initiatives: the Education Advisory Committee (EAC) and the Scientific Committee (SC).

09 August 2024

Early bird tickets for our 2025 RSA Conference in Melbourne are available for purchase.

22 July 2024

RSA Thrive is an online platform for all RSA members to connect, engage and share information. You can have real-time discussions, collaborate on projects and share best practice resources to advance the care of kidney disease. RSA members are not always at a desk, so now you can access the community from your mobile!

20 May 2024

Join us for the Renal Society of Australasia's 2024 AGM, set for 14 June at 12:45pm AEST, both in Brisbane and online. Key documents are available online, and we invite non-attendees to vote by proxy. For more information, visit the website or contact Lucy Scorer.

19 May 2024

This issue includes the use of the anticoagulant osocimab in haemodialysis patients, trends in the uptake of SGLT2 inhibitors among Australians with CKD, and the under-representation of CKD patients in cardiovascular drug trials.

18 May 2024

As part of their series focusing on medicines in Australia, Research Review have completed a product review of the use of dapagliflozin in patients with chronic kidney disease, heart failure and type 2 diabetes.

This publication focuses on the efficacy and safety of dapagliflozin and provides commentary from a multi-disciplinary team of specialists including Associate Professor John Amerena, Professor Carol Pollock and Professor Jonathan Shaw.

19 April 2024

This Review covers news and issues relevant to clinical practice in nephrology. It will bring you the latest updates, both locally and from around the globe, in relation to topics such as new and updated treatment guidelines, changes to medicines reimbursement and licensing, educational, professional body news and more. And finally on the back cover you will find our COVID-19 resources for Nephrologists and a summary of upcoming local and international educational opportunities including workshops, webinars and conferences.

01 March 2024

Dapagliflozin across the range of ejection fraction in patients with heart failure: a patient-level, pooled meta-analysis of DAPA-HF and DELIVER.review of a recent study: Dapagliflozin across the range of ejection fraction in patients with heart failure: a patient-level, pooled meta-analysis of DAPA-HF and DELIVER. These trials were both placebo-controlled, randomised trials and independent commentary for the review has been provided by Professor Andrew Sindone, Director of the Heart Failure Unit and Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Concord Hospital.

30 August 2023

ANZOD are requesting individuals from the donation and transplant community to share their perspective on the monthly summaries and annual reports.

29 June 2022

RSA is pleased to provide the latest issue of the ISN Global Trial Focus at the link below

29 June 2022

The RSA is pleased to provide issue 21 of Renal Cancer Research Review at the link below.

25 March 2022

Have you been a RSA member for more than 2 years, and seeking funding to attend the 2022 RSA Annual Conference in Darwin?

16 September 2021

The RSA Queensland Branch invites you to buy your Entertainment Membership today -- with 20% of every membership sold going directly to the RSA.

15 September 2021

A strategic plan is the blueprint for an organisation’s ongoing relevance and sustainability. It details what an organisation will deliver, enabling stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability. To achieve our mission, we will focus on 6 pillars; CPD, Communications, Advocacy, Practice Development, Clinical Standards & Governance.

08 September 2021

Australian Nephrology Nurse Practitioners 2021: Professional and Practice Profile: The audit aims to profile the current NNP working across Australia, and to explore their current roles, scope of practice, and activities.

30 August 2021

RSA Member and PhD Candidate at CQUniveristy, Marina Cousins invites you take part in a research study. The aim is to understand the relationship and the strategies that nephrology nurses use to maintain a long-term professional HD nurse-patient relationship.

19 August 2021

Another bumper issue as we celebrate the RSA 2021 Virtual Conference prize recipients plus events, resources and education on-hand

29 July 2021

We are delighted to announce the Conference Prize recipients ...

14 July 2021

Plenty of past and future activity mentioned in this issue, including - acknowledging RSA Award recipients, recognition of Fiona Donnelly as a new Life Member, Refer a Friend program, the search for an Executive Officer for the RSA, a busy schedule of upcoming RSA events ... and much more news.

04 June 2021

The RSA 2021 Organising Committee and RSA Board in consultation with the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) have made the difficult decision to convert this conference to a totally virtual experience. The advantage of the virtual conference is that you can watch all presentations live, or in your own time after the event, allowing you to watch every single presentation at a time that suits you. Existing in-person delegates have been notified of changes to their registration. Registrations remain open for virtual delegates - www.renalsociety.org/conference/registration/

07 May 2021

Visit the RSA calendar of events to discover upcoming webinars and workshops. Don't miss out - register now!

25 September 2018

The RSA is pleased to share with you the first issue of the Nephrology Practice Review.

31 May 2018

Designed in collaboration with Swinburne University, the Travel Dialysis Review website allows patients to review and rate their experience at domestic and international dialysis units.

Patients planning to travel can use this resource in preparation for their travels to identify and read about dialysis units and understand any special requirements in preparation for a visit.

Travel Dialysis Review also provides an opportunity for dialysis units and organisations to build visiting patient reviews into their standard procedures for holiday patients, providing valuable feedback.