Central Australia Renal Study

The purpose of this study is to develop a range of feasible clinical service delivery models and care pathways to best meet (current and projected) needs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients from remote communities requiring dialysis in Central Australia.

In this section:

Review of Current Arrangements for the Collection, Recording, Transfer and Reporting of National Trachoma Data

Revised Recommendations for Clinical Care Guidelines on the Management of Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection) in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Populations 2010

Systematic Review of Existing Evidence and Primary Care Guidelines on the Management of Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)

The Management of Middle Ear Infection in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Populations (Plain Language Summary of the Systematic Review on the Management of Otitis Media)

Trachoma Surveillance Report 2006 to 2011

Indigenous ear health: Developmental market research to inform indigenous social marketing campaigns

Central Australia Renal study - Terms of Reference.

Central Australia Renal Study

Review of OATSIH's investment in sexual health and blood borne virus activities

The Recommendations for Clinical Care Guidelines on the Management of Otitis Media in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Populations, March 2001

The Link Between Primary Health Care and Health Outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

The Central Australia Renal Study was a joint study by the Australian, Northern Territory, South Australian and Western Australian Governments to develop a range of feasible clinical service delivery models and care pathways to best meet (current and projected) needs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients from remote communities requiring dialysis in Central Australia.

The study, funded by the Australian Government, assesses the current issues surrounding the delivery of renal services in Central Australia and takes account of stakeholder consultation and activity-based data.

The study was conducted by the George Institute for Global Health for the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.

The study was commissioned to assess the current issues surrounding the delivery of renal services in Central Australia taking into account, stakeholder consultation and activity-based data. The findings were to inform policy recommendations on the most effective and feasible service delivery options and care pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in need of renal services, including dialysis, and identify issues around the distribution of these services.

The Report of the Central Australia Renal Study consists of four sections:
Executive Summary (PDF 204 KB)
Executive Summary

Part 1: Key findings and Recommendations, and Part 2: Final Report (PDF 1316 KB)
Part 1: Key findings and Recommendations, and Part 2: Final Report

Part 3: Technical Report (PDF 1706 KB)
Part 3: Technical Report

Part 4: Technical Appendices (PDF 939 KB)
Part 4: Technical Appendices

Central Australia Renal Study Terms of Reference (PDF 39 KB)
Central Australia Renal Study Terms of Reference

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