About us

Not all people with kidney disease will benefit from dialysis. We provide treatment to keep you comfortable and have a reasonable quality of life. We also provide end-of-life support to you and your loved ones. 

We can provide this care via our outpatient clinics or in the inpatient renal ward (7 North) if required. 

Supportive care pathway

At Austin Health, the supportive care pathway may include:

• Symptom control
• Social support
• Updates and education regarding disease progression
• Psychological support
• Rehabilitation (where necessary)
• Any spiritual supports required
• Advance care planning
• ‘End of Life’ and bereavement care

Patient-centred care model

Our patient-centre care model includes:

• Patient
• General practitioner
• Advance care planning
• Palliative care
• Renal services
• Education

Related services

• Advance care planning

  Advance care planning promotes care that is consistent with a person's goals, values, beliefs and preferences.

• Palliative care

  We work with patients and their families when they require support, from diagnosis through to death and bereavement.

Contact us

Nephrology

Phone: 03 9496 5685