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current activities 2024-2025

In early 2024, the NIKTT Secretariat received an additional one-year funding to bridge the period between the first objectives of the Taskforce and ongoing funding. During this year, we aim to:

01

Support existing and new Indigenous Reference Groups

Objective: To establish and support Indigenous Reference Groups in key transplantation units.
 

Outcomes: (1) Establishment of new Indigenous Reference Groups in identified regions; (2) Growth and support of existing Indigneous Reference Groups.

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Develop a national
Data Dashboard

Objective: To develop a comprehensive data dashboard to monitor equity in kidney transplantation and track achievements in closing the disparity gap in transplantation access and outcomes.
 

Outcome: An operational data dashboard that provides metrics and reporting features for both Community and Clinical stakeholders to assess equity at local, regional, and national levels.

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03

Host the second Transplantation Equity Gathering

Objective: To host an annual Gathering to progress transplantation equity, to discuss achievements and challenges, to identify shared priorities, and to strengthen network of consumers, carers, clinicians, and advocates. 
 

Outcome: Maintained network and transplantation equity movement through strong connections and shared strategies.

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04

Develop a National Indigenous Kidney Network plan

Objective: To develop a proposal, based on extensive Community consultation, for a national body that represents the priorities, interests, and cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities and kidney health.
 

Outcome: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with kidney disease and transplantation inform a detailed plan for a body that represents the promotion of kidney health for all Communities. 

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The National Indigenous Kidney Transplantation Taskforce is funded by the Commonwealth, represented by the Department of Health, in contract with the Transplantation Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), housed within Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry (ANZDATA). The NIKTT's main operations take place on Kaurna Country. 

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