You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Here’s how OKS can walk alongside you.
Every newly-diagnosed patient at the Dunedin Dialysis Unit receives a gift pack from OKS — a little something to say “we’re here, you’re not alone”.
Our volunteers call in at the Unit when they can. We’re happy to come and sit with you before, during or after dialysis — just to talk. Get in touch and we’ll arrange a time.
Thanks to the wonderful Good Bitches Baking, dialysis patients enjoy fresh home-baking every fortnight. A small treat that lifts the day.
News from the Dialysis Unit, kidney societies around New Zealand, research updates, kidney-friendly recipes, and member stories. Free to all members.
Follow us on Facebook for news, photos and updates between newsletters, and a friendly place to keep in touch with the OKS community.
Regularly through the year we get together for a relaxed lunch around Otago. Many members tell us it’s the most important thing we do.
OKS doesn’t charge subscriptions — we just love hearing from people who want to be part of our community.
Join us to receive the newsletter, hear about upcoming lunches, and stay in touch with what’s happening in the Otago renal community.
Download membership form (PDF)
Print and post the form back to the address below, or scan and email it to info@oks.nz.
Drop it off:
Dialysis Unit, Dunedin Hospital
201 Great King Street, Dunedin
Post:
Otago Kidney Society
36 Prestwick Street
Māori Hill, Dunedin 9010
Email: info@oks.nz
OKS is one of many organisations supporting the kidney community in New Zealand. These national organisations have excellent information on diagnosis, treatments, diet and living well:
National charity providing kidney disease information, education and advocacy. They join us each year for World Kidney Day.
Renal services for Otago and Southland are delivered through the Dunedin Hospital Dialysis Unit and outreach clinics.
Support, education and community services for people affected by kidney disease. They kindly donated salt-free seasoning for our World Kidney Day packs.
Information about organ and tissue donation, transplant waiting lists, and how to register your wishes.
Information on this site is shared for general support and community connection. Please always talk to your renal team, GP or specialist about decisions that affect your treatment or care.
