Get Involved
The work of the Society depends upon the commitment of its Members, who contribute freely their time, skills and expertise to the Society.
There are lots of ways you can make a difference to kidney health through your involvement with the ANZSN:
- Join the Council – A call for nominations for the next election to Council will be sought in June 2021
- Volunteer for a Committee or Working Group – opportunities regularly arise for Members to contribute and calls for Expressions of Interest are promoted through our Weekly Updates by email and on our website
- Become an Abstract Reviewer and support our Annual Scientific Meeting and Home Dialysis Conference – we may also call upon your skills and expertise to assess materials prior to uploading to our website
- Nominate a Member for an award, such as the TJ Neale Award or ANZSN Life Membership
If your time is limited, there are other ways you can be involved:
- Take part in an ANZSN led or auspiced surveys - Take our Gender, Equity and Diversity Survey now!
- Review and provide feedback on ANZSN reports or proposals
- Attend the Annual General Meeting of Members and have your say!
If you would like any information or assistance, please contact the ANZSN Office on anzsn@nephrology.edu.au.
This survey aims to examine the current state of adult nephrology advanced training in Australia and New Zealand. Your experience and views on training and employment will help us identify potential issues and understand advanced training, career paths and employment prospects in nephrology.
Trainees must be completing the majority of their adult nephrology advanced training in Australia or New Zealand and consultants must have completed the majority of their adult nephrology training in Australia or New Zealand to be eligible. Participation is entirely voluntary. All answers you provide are anonymous and the survey will take you approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
Ethics approval has been obtained and has been reviewed and approved for distribution to ANZSN Members by the ANZSN Honorary Executive.
Please select one of the following links:
- Current Trainees -> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/89K9NNR
- Recently qualified nephrologists -> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/89NT56F
Dr Julian Yaxley1 , Dr Scott Campbell1 , Dr Andrea Viecelli1 and Dr Nick Gray2
1Department of Nephrology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2Department of Nephrology, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Birtinya, Queensland, Australia.
ANZSN Environmental Sustainability Committee
If you are passionate and committed to environmental sustainability and nephrology care, you might like to join our Environmental Sustainability Committee (formerly the Green Nephrology Action Team).
There are 2 positions available, please find details attached below-
Please send your application to Associate Professor Kamal Sud, Honorary Executive Officer, at email: anzsn@nephrology.edu.au by COB 20 January 2021.
All Expressions of Interest will be treated as confidential
ANZSN Scientific Program and Awards Committee - Ordinary or Life Member (Nephrologist)
The ANZSN Council invites Nephrologists who are Ordinary or Life Members to submit an Expression of Interest to join the ANZSN Scientific Program and Awards Committee.
Please find details attached here.
Please send your application to Associate Professor Kamal Sud, Honorary Executive Officer, at email: anzsn@nephrology.edu.au by COB 20 January 2021.
All Expressions of Interest will be treated as confidential.
ANZSN Scientific Program and Awards Committee - Renal Scientist
The ANZSN Council invites Renal Scientists who are Ordinary or Life Members to submit an Expression of Interest to join the ANZSN Scientific Program and Awards Committee.
Please find details attached here.
Please send your application to Associate Professor Kamal Sud, Honorary Executive Officer, at email: anzsn@nephrology.edu.au by COB 20 January 2021.
All Expressions of Interest will be treated as confidential.
ANZSN Research Advisory Committee - Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI)
The ANZSN Council invites Affiliate Members who are an Advanced Trainee in Nephrology (pre Fellowship or PhD) or early career Nephrologist or Renal Scientist (<3 years from obtaining Fellowship or PhD) with a demonstrated interest in discovery or translational research to join the Research Advisory Committee (RAC).
The call for EOI can be found here.
Please send your application to Associate Professor Kamal Sud, Honorary Executive Officer, at email: anzsn@nephrology.edu.au by COB 29 January 2021.
All Expressions of Interest will be treated as confidential.
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- Consumer input into research priority setting, conception, design and conduct of research ideas and studies
- Consumers as part of the research team
- Consumer input in dissemination of research findings
- Consumer and community involvement in research translation and knowledge implementation
PKD Research Funding Opportunities
These grants will support leading Australian research that aims to provide a deeper understanding of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and/ or improves the outlook and quality of life for PKD patients to assist in our mission to find a cure for PKD and to help the community we support.
Click here to view the grant guidelines
Click here to view the grant application form
Please complete all sections of the application form and email as a PDF file to admin@pkdaustralia.org
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